Taipei: What to Eat, Where to Stay, What to Do

Having spent most childhood summers in slower-paced Taichung (although this isn’t really the case anymore) – Taipei was always the more fast-paced, big-city destination up north. Kind of like the LA to San Diego. Or a mini Vegas, at least in terms of the nightlife. This latest visit was my husband’s first time, and we…

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Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake

Sun Moon Lake is a beautiful mountain and lakeside getaway two hours south of my parent’s hometown, Taichung. We stayed at the Lalu, which is one of, if not the most beautiful hotel in the area. Pro-tip, if you’re a traveler who prefers joining tours, the Signet tour to Sun Moon Lake has guests stay…

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Houston Series: Eating in Texas Part II

One Fifth Houston deserved a solo post, after all, it was a 3-hour meal, truly living up to its First Class Tour tasting menu name. Beyond One Fifth, I wanted to share a “bests list” of either truly delicious or uniquely fun places we ate and drank at in Montrose, Houston. Best Instagram Fodder: Candy…

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Houston Series: Eating in Texas Part I

Our group decided to make a long weekend for ourselves and planned a trip to Houston to visit a friend out there. I think everyone can agree that having a local friend act as a tour guide is the best way to travel. We stayed in Montrose and really loved it. Our Airbnb was a…

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Charleston Series: Eating in South Carolina Part II

Let’s talk more about King Street. As mentioned in my Part I post, King street is the city center for dining and nightlife in Charleston. I wanted to share a couple more great spots on King Street and also confirm that Rainbow Row is definitely worth a visit. The little alleys and houses are incredibly…

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