Oh hello, welcome to Part 2 of my Taipei Top 10 list! Let’s get right into it. (Part 1 is here, by the way.)
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Taipei doesn’t get enough credit as a destination. With the friendliness of Seoul, quirks like Tokyo, opportunities for pricing as found in South Asia, pervasiveness of English like HK, and the (sometimes fraught) connections to China, it’s an accessible place to get transported into an experience like nowhere else. Continue reading “Top Ten: What to Do in Taipei (Part 1)”
Austin has undeniably made its mark as one of the US’s coolest smaller major cities. Celebrated for music, culture, and business as the home of SXSW, certified by Silicon Valley as a tech outpost, and regularly noted as a happening, young, growing city, Austin is Texas without the spurs. Continue reading “What’s Hot in Texas-Cool Austin”
The 2019 adrift Destination Inspiration List is simple: I’m sharing my recommendations for eight destinations and experiences, personally vetted by yours truly, to hopefully inspire you as you map out your 2019 travel plans. Continue reading “The 2019 adrift Destination Inspiration List”
When dreaming of a visit to Cinque Terre, the breathtaking cliffside towns and sparkling water of the Ligurian Sea are easy enough to picture, especially with a little help from travel magazines and Instagram jetsetters. So what do you need to know to end up at the top of a vineyard-filled cliff or basking on the beach on the Italian Riviera? Continue reading “Cinque Terre: Five Towns, One Seamless Visit”
Bruh, can’t wait to smash the pow with some super gnarly runs. -said by some ski bum, somewhere
Tahoe, in a very, very different way than Sabrina saw Paris, is always a good idea, despite the niche language barrier that settles in with snow season. The lake and surrounding scenery are beautiful in any season, whether the renowned blue water is paired with summer’s green forests, the warm palette of fall, or snowy layers from winter through spring. This time of year, if climatic conditions are willing and the snow gods are benevolent, the mountains are in great shape and weather forecasts often expect sunshine. This week, a “March miracle” leveled up the lakeside experience, dumping about 5 feet of snow at Tahoe-area resorts. After a previously dry season, this storm is a welcome game-changer for this year’s spring skiing.
Whether you want to “shred the gnar” (that’s filed under Phrases I’ve Learned in California) or relax in a winter wonderland, here’s what you need to know for a winter trip to Lake Tahoe. Continue reading “Lay of the Land: What to Know to Shred Your Snow Trip to Lake Tahoe”
Last week, everyone who is anyone was in Cannes. And I don’t blame them- the French Riviera (or the Italian Riviera, Peninsula, or the Greek Isles) is an ideal place to be in late spring and into summer.
See-and-be-seen parties and the Amfar gala aside, mere mortals can enjoy the seaside paradise as well, like I did one summer recently.
The key to Cannes: take in the experience al fresco and don’t let the costs of the smaller things like a drink at a cafe or nice meals detract from your visit. You’re paying for prime real estate and nice WCs. If you decide to get a designer bag on the other hand, I can’t help you with that. Continue reading “Yes We Cannes: A Guide to the Seat of Seaside Luxury”
anchored & adrift 