Busan, South Korea’s second-largest city, welcomed us with its unique mix of vibrant city life, coastal beauty, and cultural gems. We spent three great days in this bustling port city, staying in the heart of the Seomyeon area. Gamcheon Cultural …
Haesindang Park, A Phallic Feast for the eye
Disclaimer: This blog post is intended for mature audiences only. Viewer discretion is advised.😊 So, you’ve heard of the infamous Haesindang Park in South Korea, right? That place where they have a bunch of… well, you know. It’s basically a …
Seoul, South Korea
Yesterday we started our visit of Seoul with a visit to the Gyeongbokgung Palace, the most important of the 5 remaining palaces of the Joseon dynasty. The palace’s stunning architecture and rich history transported us back in time, painting a …
Beijing
After living & travelling nearly a year in Asia, we went to re-visit Beijing, last time we visited was nearly 20 years ago in 2006. Beijing has changed. The city is busy & thriving, but nearly all cars, scooters & …
Kaohsiung Pride 2023
On November 25, 2023, we attended Kaohsiung Pride 2023. Kaohsiung, the second-largest city in Taiwan, is just a short train ride away from Tainan. This year’s theme was “咱來嫁傢酒” – “Let’s get married & have a toast!” The translation might …
Taipei Pride 2023 “Stand With Diversity”
And off we went to Taiwan Pride in Taipei on October 28, 2023. Beneath the towering, iconic “101” tower, standing tall at 508 meters, 176,000 people gathered to celebrate, protest, and have fun, embracing the theme “Stand with Diversity.” Taiwan …
Tainan, Taiwan, First Impressions
After enjoying a wonderful month in Vietnam, it’s time to move on to Tainan, Taiwan. Fortunately, there are several direct flights each week from Saigon to Tainan, so the journey was quite straightforward. Tainan will be our home for an …
Central Vietnam, Hue & Hoi An
Our arrival in Hue was marked by the rhythmic clatter of the train wheels as they slowed to a halt around 1:00 pm. The moment we stepped onto the platform, the heat wrapped around us like a warm embrace, reminding …
Bangkok – The city’s heartbeat never stops!
Bangkok, one word, fabulous. You truly have to be here to embrace the vibes of this city with its diverse and captivating faces. There’s the blend of old and new, the coexistence of the wealthy and less privileged, soaring skyscrapers …
Ayutthaya, Center of Power for Centuries
After exploring the ancient city of Sukhothai, we set off towards Ayutthaya, making a few absolutely captivating stops along the way. We’ve taken many pictures & made a series for each chapter below. If you click on a picture you …
