Volcano and White Lake
2014年10月27日, モンゴル ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
We crossed through an in-active volcano and arrived at the beautiful White Lake today. It is amazing to see such unspoiled land. The Nomadic way of life seems harsh to us, but it is in much closerもっと詳しく
The hospitality of Mongolian people...
2014年10月29日, モンゴル ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
On the 5th day of our tour, our Russian van broke down and we got stranded right outside of the waterfall area. We were left with no choice but to spend a night with a Nomadic family close by. Insteadもっと詳しく
Ovoo
2014年10月29日, モンゴル ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
Ovoo (pronounced awa) is a kind of shrine that is for worshiping the mountains or the sky. When traveling, it is customary to stop at a Ovoo, walk around it three times in clock wise direction, andもっと詳しく
The dramatic landscape of Mongolia
2014年10月30日, モンゴル ⋅ 🌫 -2 °C
Being here in October is cold, but we are able to see some dramatic changes in landscapes and scenaries. We woke up on the last day of the tour in the snow, but about 6 hours later we were in theもっと詳しく
Sumo connection?
2014年11月1日, モンゴル ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
When we were in Japan about a month ago, we learned that many sucessful Sumo wrestlers are actually Mongolian. This year's Fall tournament was especially exciting because Ichinojo, from Mongolia, wasもっと詳しく
Fun in UB!
2014年11月3日, モンゴル ⋅ ⛅ 1 °C
After our country tour, we stayed in the capital-- Ulan Bator (UB for short) for a few days waiting for Kevin's Chinese visa to process. We checked out the local monasteries and land marks. Alsoもっと詳しく
Terelji National park
2014年11月4日, モンゴル ⋅ ☀️ -2 °C
We took a day tour with 5 people in the hostel to see the giant Ghangis Khan statue near the Terelji National Park. This is suppose to be the largest equestrian statue in the world. We also stopped byもっと詳しく
The Red Lantern House
2014年11月8日, 中国 ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
We came down to Beijing from UB via an overnight train. First time taking an overnight train and the experience was pretty cool. Staying at a beautiful courtyard Inn for backpackers in Beijing, andもっと詳しく
Linhai, China
2014年11月13日, 中国 ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Went from Shanghai to Linhai to visit Kevin's step brother in Linhai. Linhai's old town area has a cool traditional wine house. Feels like traveling back in time.
Riding in the Linhai villages
2014年11月13日, 中国 ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Christian and Leona's good friend "Lao Ye" was a bike shop owner in Linhai and a total motor head! He took us up to the nearby Linhai mountains for a ride. We drove through fields of where the famousもっと詳しく
Shanghai, China
2014年11月15日, 中国 ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Can't break old habits... Kevin got in touch with a fishing club in Shanghai and the guy took us bass fishing! Who would have thought lure fishing is now in China??
Taipei
2014年11月20日, 台湾 ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Finally got to Taipei to take a break! Already dove head in to the delicious Taiwanese street foods!!! Sausages on a stick, stinky tofu, steamed rice with pork. Taste like home!!!
Mom and Dad's
2014年11月21日, 台湾 ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Made it to Mom and Dad's place a few days ago. They have been busy with their retirement lives! Mom has been teaching different classes, giving seminars and mingling with students. Dad still serves asもっと詳しく
Tamsui and Shilin
2014年11月22日, 台湾 ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
My Aunt and Uncle took us to the Tamsui area today and treated us to a seafood feast! We totally stuffed ourselves and had to "walk off the food" by the river. Of course we can't resist the super sizeもっと詳しく
Catching Shrimps
2014年11月23日, 台湾 ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
One of the favorite Taiwanese past time is catching shrimps. People gather around a pool filled with tiger prawns, catch shrimps and drink beer. There is a technique to this thing...movements needs toもっと詳しく
Tamsui and Bali
2014年11月26日, 台湾 ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
We returned to Tamsui and Bali to spend a few days at my aunt's apartment. It was nice to have the whole apartment to ourselves. Tamsui during the week days are breezy and beautiful, and the oldもっと詳しく
Thanksgiving dinner in Taiwan
2014年11月28日, 台湾 ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We couldn't just let Thanksgiving pass us by without any celebrations! There are no turkeys in Taiwan, so we cooked up some chicken, mashed potatoe+ gravy, mac n cheese, and a green salad. We had aもっと詳しく
Night Market part 5
2014年11月28日, 台湾 ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
It's no joke that Taiwan is the home of Night Markets! This is now the 5th one that we've been to. Some old friends of mine took us out for a stroll in the Ruon Hua night market. It is one of theもっと詳しく
Birthday lunch
2014年11月29日, 台湾 ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Celebrating Kevin's birthday in Taiwan. Seafood buffet, beef cheeks, uni risotto and then a small cake.
Taichung. Rainbow village
2014年12月1日, 台湾 ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
Checking out Taichung.... Just when I thought we've seen everything in the night market, Taichung's Feng Gia night market brings it to a different level. It is twice as big as some of the markets weもっと詳しく
Strolling around by the Kelung River
2014年12月6日, 台湾 ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We are now on our 4th month on the road. Still in Taiwan but will be heading to Shanghai soon to meet up with my brothers and have a Shanghai family Christmas!
Yilan, Taiwan
2014年12月10日, 台湾 ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Dad rented a car and took us to visit Yilan. Had some awesome barrel cooked chicken and went to visit the KavaLan distillary. Who wants whiskey tonight?
Divine tree forest
2014年12月11日, 台湾 ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Yilan has a national park housing some trees up to 2000 years old. Not too shabby compare to the California red wood trees. The tree in the picture is named Confucious. 2560 years old.
Wulai
2014年12月13日, 台湾 ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Yumi and Vicky came to visit Taiwan! Went to the Wulai area and made our own hot spring pool by the river. So comfortable~












































































