Liuhuanggu and Longfenggu
January 19, 2020 in Taiwan ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
A unique landscape of natural geothermal features and the relics of sulfur mining.
Jinshan Shitoushan Park
January 20, 2020 in Taiwan ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Mystery Coast, a controlled/restricted area—but just during bad weather I think. And for dinner? Fresh, locally-caught Wanli Crab—I saw the round crabbing cages just outside by the harbor!
Yehliu Geopark
January 21, 2020 in Taiwan ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Amazing, otherworldly landscapes created by the erosion of different layers of rock by the sea.
Jiufen—Spirited Away
January 22, 2020 in Taiwan ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
The town of Jiufen, with its hundred-year-old teahouse, winding stone streets, delicious local foods, and countless lanterns, was a major inspiration for Hayao Miyazaki’s film Spirited Away. TwoRead more
Keelung Mountain
January 23, 2020 in Taiwan ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The charming non-lanterned streets
January 24, 2020 in Taiwan ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
It’s been really nice to be in the mountains these past few days. It’s so beautiful here—this morning the whole town was cloaked in a mist.
Claw machines
January 25, 2020 in Taiwan ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
A common sight, these machines are available 24 hours a day. I saw one with a bunch of iPhones in it.
Bukchon Hanok Village
January 26, 2020 in South Korea ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
A village consisting of restored homes (hanok) dating from the 14th century. It is popular for women to wear a hanbok (traditional Korean dress) during their visit.
Shopping in Myeongdong
January 27, 2020 in South Korea ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Walked in, had an eye exam and got lenses cut at Gana Optical...in just one hour! Then I had some delicious Korean BBQ.
Seoraksan National Park
January 28, 2020 in South Korea ⋅ 🌧 1 °C
Views up and around Gwongeumseong. A beautiful hike.
TravelerThe snowy peaks were incredible! I couldn't believe how close to the edge they let people wander... and kids were running around throwing snowballs at each other up there, people were getting close to the edge for photos... I hope no one slips off! I didn't hike up the mountain, I took a cable car--which gave me some nice views of the trails down below! (Those trails I *did* hike on).
Nami Island
January 28, 2020 in South Korea ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
An amalgam of sculpture gardens, art shops, and soaring trees planted in neat rows. Not a fan. Some nice lights, though.
North Korea
January 30, 2020 in South Korea ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
I saw a glint of light from one of the watch towers... I hope it was just from binoculars and not a rifle scope.
N South Tower
January 31, 2020 in South Korea ⋅ 🌙 1 °C
Beautiful views of Seoul at night.
Bukhansan National Park
February 1, 2020 in South Korea ⋅ ☀️ 4 °C
Korean Contemporary History Museum
February 3, 2020 in South Korea ⋅ ☀️ 2 °C
Taegeukgi (Korean flag) with the Chinese characters for “continued luck in battle” from sometime around the invasion of North Korea in 1950.
A home-cooked meal
February 4, 2020 in South Korea ⋅ ☀️ 2 °C
DJ, the owner of Time Travelers Relax Hostel, made the seven of us staying there a delicious Korean lunch of fried noodles!
Wongaksa Pagoda
February 4, 2020 in South Korea ⋅ ⛅ 3 °C
An unusual 10-story marble pagoda from the mid-1400s encased in a giant glass box. The carvings are exquisite and one of the best examples of art from the Josean dynasty. It’s hard to tell scaleRead more
Changdeokgung Palace and Secret Garden
February 5, 2020 in South Korea ⋅ ☀️ -9 °C
The prince Hyomyeong, who wanted to be just like his grandfather, would study all day. Hyomyeong would go through the red gate at the top of the hill to reach the back of the library before returningRead more
Daejung Seo Elementary School
February 7, 2020 in South Korea ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
After going pretty far on what turned out to be the wrong bus, I got off near an elementary school and explored the coastline, which had some beautiful swaths of green in the water.
Yongmeori Coast
February 7, 2020 in South Korea ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
There is a story about the formation of Yongmeori Coast. Emperor Qin felt insecure about his kingdom and was worried about the birth of a new emperor. So, Gojongdal (his legman) cut the tail off aRead more
Jusangjeollidae and olle
February 7, 2020 in South Korea ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Olle are walks marked by ribbons that weave along the coast. Forming a web that encircles the island, the olle go through villages, temples, and countrysides. And you can meet friendly locals!
Seongsan Ilchulbong
February 8, 2020 in South Korea ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Bijarim Forest
February 8, 2020 in South Korea ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
Old growth nutmeg forest with trees 500-800 years old.
Manjanggul Lava Tube
February 9, 2020 in South Korea ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Manjanggul, which runs 7.4 km out to sea, is one of the longest and best-preserved lava tubes in the world. Formed about 300,000 years ago by lava moving beneath the hardened flow of GeomunoreumRead more
Seogeondo and Beomseom Island
February 11, 2020 in South Korea ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Traveler
Just so perfect!