YouBike on the Taipei Riverside
Taking a long ride on the public share known as YouBike around Taipei’s Keelung Riverfront Park and enjoying the views of the city.
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Protest Marches on in Taipei
Encountering the continuation of the student protests (Sunflower Movement) in Taipei as the protesters marched along the street next to Peace Park.
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Sayonara, Japan
Saying sayonara to Japan was not an easy decision, but I had plans to get to another destination and see more of the world.
Day at Yoyogi Park
After a week of clouds and rain, the sun finally came out in Tokyo and I headed into the city to visit Yoyogi park and the Meiji Shinto shrine.
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State Parks During a Government Shutdown
I didn’t allow the government shutdown to ruin my short vacation in California; I headed to the state parks that offered great views and hiking.
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Government Shut Down My Trip
What do you do when you’re ready to leave on a trip & find that you can’t stay where you planned? The government shutdown threw my travel plans into chaos.
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Recalling the Rockies
News of flooding in Colorado got me thinking about my two years living in Boulder. The Rocky Mountains are a great memory.
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End of Summer on the High Line
To start my Labor Day weekend, I headed for a late afternoon walk on the High Line in New York. Since it opened shortly after I returned to the US in 2009, the High Line park has become my favorite spot in Manhattan–and I’m not the only person in the area who thinks it’s the
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Reflecting Again on Jiuzhaigou
A calm reflection on a clear lake in Jiuzhaigou National Park in China.
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Journey Through Jiuzhaigou
Two days enjoying the natural beauty of China’s Jiuzhaigou National Park during a national holiday can be overly crowded, but still worthwhile.
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Story of a Bridge
Jersey City installed a new Liberty State Park bridge for pedestrians and bikes. It replaces the bridge washed away by Hurricane Sandy.
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Waiting for Spring in Jiuzhaigou
The first spring vacation I ever took was to the northern region of China’s Sichuan Province to Jiuzhaigou National Park.
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On Buddha’s Shoulder
While waiting in a long line to walk down the cliffside steps to Buddha’s feet, I was able to take a photo over the shoulder of the world’s largest Buddha.
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Iceland’s Icy Golden Circle
A day-long tour through Iceland’s Golden Circle in January. Stopping to see Gulfoss, Thingvellir National Park, and the Geysir.
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Holiday Crowds in China
Traveling in China during any national holiday means that you will encounter huge crowds of people no matter where you go.
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