In Photo: The Chapel Bridge in Lucerne I cannot think of a much better to place to spend our family Christmas holidays than Switzerland! Its snowy landscapes, majestic alps, fewer crowds, festive Christmas markets and the scenic train rides make it the ideal winter destination. Our 7-day DIY Swiss tour brought us to 6 wonderful…
Europe is home to the best and most beautiful markets in the world. That’s why I made sure that I get to visit as many Christmas Markets as I could while we’re here in Germany. So far, I have visited six. Each one offers its unique holiday warmth, charm and atmosphere. But I have to…
After about a 3-hour drive from Ramstein, we reached the medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which means “red fortress above the Tauber (river). We literally have to pass through a fortress to get into this well-preserved walled town in Germany. The town walls include gate houses and towers. The half-timbered houses and other…
While Paris is popularly known for the iconic Eiffel Tower, there’s more to explore in Paris than Eiffel. Our 5-day Paris DIY adventure brought us to the other beautiful landmarks of the city… all worthy of another visit. Montmarte is Paris on a hill. Located atop a hill of the city, this historic district gives…
A visit to Paris will never be complete without seeing France’s symbol to the world…The Eiffel Tower. This was my 2nd time to visit Paris. My first was 18 years ago. Back then we joined a group tour which gave us a very limited time to explore downtown Paris, specifically in Champ de Mars where…
Strolling down the main street, alleys, bridge, plazas and castle of Heidelberg in a cold, windy day was an enchanting experience. Heidelberg, one of the more popular cities of Germany, is a beautiful quaint city with a unique charm. The main shopping street in Heidelberg is considered one of the most beautiful and longest pedestrian…
In Photos: (left)Abbie, Gian and Belle with Mickey Mouse; (right) Glamma Jay and Glampa Jun with our Baby Belle It’s raining pumpkins! I used to see this only in photos and videos from family and friends abroad. Finally, last week, I got to personally witness and experience a pumpkin festival in Germany. And for our…
In Photo: The Maasai warriors in their colorful garb During the African Safari that I recently joined, we were brought and introduced to one of Africa’s most famous ethnic groups… the Maasai Mara Tribe. Settled in Southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania, this tribe is known for their distinctive customs, colorful dress, and semi-nomadic lifestyle. The…
Have you ever imagined seeing a mother lion chasing a warthog as meal for her pride… a herd of wildebeests and a dazzle of zebras migrating from Tanzania to Kenya… a full and bloated lion lying down panting with his newly caught wildebeest beside him… a pod of pelicans doing a synchronized swimming stunt… a…
in Photo: There are 2 temples of this kind on the National Palace compound The National Palace Museum, also known as the Taipei Palace Museum, is a must see for fans of history. Established in 1965, this houses one of the world’s largest collections of Chinese imperial pieces of arts and artifacts. After experiencing the…
