Taroko Gorge in Central Taiwan is surely the island's best kept tourism secret.
Kickboxing: My New Passion
As a travel writer I tend to return from trips a few pounds heavier than when I left. When staying at five star resorts, I try to do laps for an hour in the pool, but I have found that swimming does not have much of an impact on my weight.
Right Back to Where I Started From
Pre-marital photo shoots in a park in Guangzhou Chinese Travelogue I went to Guangzhou to do research into the city's eating out options. I met some very nice people. I sampled some very tasty food. I had a few massages. I did some interesting things. I saw some lovely heritage architecture. I also saw wedding …
Singapore 101: Your Guide to the Lion City
SIngapore has a fascinating history and one of the most interesting tourists destinations in Southeast Asia.
Taipei Adventure: Part Three
Taiwanese Travelogue I ordered some type of noodles and dumplings. I can't remember what type, but they were both delicious. After paying, thanking the owner of the shop, and saying goodbye to him and his wife, I asked which direction my hotel was in. “Oh, it's very far from here,” the man said. “You can't …
China: Peace Hotel (a.k.a. Cathay Hotel) Reopens as Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai
Peace Hotel Hotel Reopens as Fairmont Peace Hotel on Bund in Shanghai, China.
United States: Why Do Americans Hate Soccer? Let Us Count the Ways!
Why don't the Americans like soccer - or is it football? - like the rest of the world. An American football fan explains why.
Phuket Press Trip (Part 9)
After indulging myself at breakfast, I asked for a ride by shuttle bus to Kamala Beach, where the Andara Resort & Villas had a beach club. A couple of participants staying in other villas were already sprawled on double sun loungers.
Phuket Press Trip (Part 7)
The stars above were twinkling and the lights were starting to come on in the bungalows nestled amid the gentle hillsides that surround Kamala Bay as we settled around a table on the terrace of Residential Luxury Pool Villa No. 26 at Andara Resort & Villas in Phuket, Thailand.
Phuket Press Trip (Part 5)
From the 45 minute taxi ride from my country abode in the northernmost Hong Kong to the three hour flight on board Dragonair to Phuket chatting with some newly met friends to spending the enitre afternoon in 42 degree heat on board a luxurious yacht.