Volcano and White Lake
27 октября 2014 г., Монголия ⋅ 🌙 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 closerЧитать далее
The hospitality of Mongolian people...
29 октября 2014 г., Монголия ⋅ ⛅ 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. InsteadЧитать далее
Ovoo
29 октября 2014 г., Монголия ⋅ ⛅ 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, andЧитать далее
The dramatic landscape of Mongolia
30 октября 2014 г., Монголия ⋅ 🌫 -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 theЧитать далее
Jen and KevinCamel riding was kind of like horse riding. Comfort level is about the same...
Sumo connection?
1 ноября 2014 г., Монголия ⋅ 🌧 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, wasЧитать далее
Fun in UB!
3 ноября 2014 г., Монголия ⋅ ⛅ 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. AlsoЧитать далее
Distracted.. eating a cinnabon?!? I bet someone is enjoying your art in their home.. paying it forward!
Terelji National park
4 ноября 2014 г., Монголия ⋅ ☀️ -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 byЧитать далее
The Red Lantern House
8 ноября 2014 г., Китай ⋅ ☀️ 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, andЧитать далее
Linhai, China
13 ноября 2014 г., Китай ⋅ ☀️ 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
13 ноября 2014 г., Китай ⋅ ⛅ 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 famousЧитать далее
Shanghai, China
15 ноября 2014 г., Китай ⋅ ⛅ 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
20 ноября 2014 г., Тайвань ⋅ ⛅ 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!!!
Rebecca MartinezEnjoy and rest up!! I miss the food from the trip ! Going to get dim sum next week =)
Mom and Dad's
21 ноября 2014 г., Тайвань ⋅ ☀️ 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 asЧитать далее
Tamsui and Shilin
22 ноября 2014 г., Тайвань ⋅ ☀️ 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 sizeЧитать далее
I guess you guys can forego transportation and just walk the rest of the trip to work off all those delicious meals.
Catching Shrimps
23 ноября 2014 г., Тайвань ⋅ ⛅ 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 toЧитать далее
Tamsui and Bali
26 ноября 2014 г., Тайвань ⋅ ⛅ 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 oldЧитать далее
Thanksgiving dinner in Taiwan
28 ноября 2014 г., Тайвань ⋅ ⛅ 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 aЧитать далее
Night Market part 5
28 ноября 2014 г., Тайвань ⋅ ⛅ 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 theЧитать далее
Birthday lunch
29 ноября 2014 г., Тайвань ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Celebrating Kevin's birthday in Taiwan. Seafood buffet, beef cheeks, uni risotto and then a small cake.
Taichung. Rainbow village
1 декабря 2014 г., Тайвань ⋅ 🌬 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 weЧитать далее
Strolling around by the Kelung River
6 декабря 2014 г., Тайвань ⋅ ⛅ 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
10 декабря 2014 г., Тайвань ⋅ ⛅ 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
11 декабря 2014 г., Тайвань ⋅ ☁️ 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
13 декабря 2014 г., Тайвань ⋅ ⛅ 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~
Jiufen
14 декабря 2014 г., Тайвань ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Old streets of Jiufen. Crowded with tourists but still very fun. Stalls are filled with tea houses and yummy street food. Views on the mountain is also amazing