After three hectic months stuck in Hong Kong, the last stage of a long pandemic, I was finally able to venture out in December 2023 to visit one of my favorite countries – Japan. I’ve previously visited and enjoyed the
Split Walking Tour : Croatia
Split was a lovely surprise as the bridge to the gorgeous Hvar islands. I came in not knowing much or expecting anything and I enjoyed everything I saw, from the old city, to the surrounding beaches, it’s all very pleasant
Taketomi Island Iriomote Ishigaki National Park
One of the nicest treats when visiting Ishigaki island was a little detour I did taking a ferry ride to visit Taketomi Island and explore the Iriomote Ishigaki National Park. That island is like a trip back in time, with
Wandering around Koh Samui : Thailand
During previous year Chinese New Year I ventured to Thailand, and decide to do an unplanned trip to the south to tour some of the islands. It’s been over 15 years since I last visited, and it was about time
Costa Rica northwestern coast beaches
To wrap up my trip to beautiful Costa Rica, let me leave you with a visit to some of the gorgeous beaches on the northwestern coast. I rented a scooter and just did a beach cruise, stopping in for a
Visions of Hvar Island : Croatia
This summer I needed a retreat following a European work visit, so I took a quick flight to Rijeka in Croatia so get closer to the coastline and get some warm weather. After a quick visit to Zagreb, I took
Visions of Koh Samui island : Thailand
This Chinese new year, I returned to Thailand after 14 years of being away. I can’t imagine why it took me so long. Especially having lived in Asia for a few years since. But I’m very glad that I did.
Visions of the Costa Rica beaches
I had a month to go explore Central America moving between jobs, and took the opportunity to visit Costa Rica after visiting Cuba and before wrapping it up in Nicaragua. Compared to Cuba and Nicaragua, Costa Rica is easy travel,
Beaches and Old Town : Cefalu Sicily
While roaming around Sicily with my family we made a stop to the northern town of Cefalu with a gorgeous beach stretch and a charming old town. It captures the essence of the Sicilian experience, historical forts and cathedrals, old
Taormina Sicily
Taormina was our first stop in Sicily. A gorgeous little old town overlooking the active volcano Etna mountain from afar, with a great stretch of sea side beaches down below, and mountain top fortresses to take in the view. We
