Hightailing it Through the West: Chungking (重庆)

Just a couple weeks ago I ran into some time, money and a travel buddy, all of which I don’t normally have. Seizing the opportunity like a walrus presented with a beachball, I grabbed tickets for a Xiamen Airlines direct flight to Chungking. We arrived well past dark on our first night, so the only [...]

Rock on Taiwan 臺灣

Just spent four carefree days on the island entity known as Taiwan. Met pretty much most of my expectations with the exception of food. What is with that freakin shaved ice – oatmeal and beans, I’ll stick to the bubble tea thanks. Imagine a slightly more worn down, less disgustingly polite Japan and add a [...]