Tag Archives: Asia

More pictures of Dubai

Posted on May 11, 2010 by

Sand art Inside the Burj Al Arab Taking a boat out to Telegraph Island in the Musandam peninsula – definitely one of the funnest excursions of the trip!  We got to see dolphins and snorkel out in the Arabian sea.  … Continue reading →

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Dubai

Posted on May 7, 2010 by

For some reason, my wanderlust has also made me reminiscent of some of my past travels.  Here are a few pictures from my trip to Dubai in 2007: The famous Burj Al Arab – We spent 85 euros per person … Continue reading →

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Our next vacation

Posted on May 6, 2010 by

I know I just got back from Argentina a month ago but I’m already thinking about our next trip.  We’re probably going to Taiwan in early September so I figured that would be a good excuse to take a trip … Continue reading →

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Japanese Ninja Skirts

Posted on March 22, 2010 by

A fashion designer in Japan created a skirt that can double as a soda machine disguise, with the intention of protecting women from potential attackers.  See pictures below: (source) So…I guess the attackers wouldn’t notice the feet sticking out of … Continue reading →

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Pizza cones!

Posted on January 11, 2010 by

One of the most delicious things I discovered this time around in Taiwan – pizza cones!  Sadly, I gobbled mine up too fast for a picture of the real thing but I did take a picture of the sign, and … Continue reading →

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Eating at restaurants in Taipei

Posted on January 8, 2010 by

Even though most of the good food in Taiwan is off the streets, there are still some pretty awesome restaurants. Here is the gorgeous dessert selection at afternoon tea in the Sheraton Hotel: I’m not sure what the cost was … Continue reading →

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Playing tourist in Taiwan

Posted on January 7, 2010 by

Here are some of the fun tourist spots that I had a chance to visit this time around: The National Palace Museum – If you’re not a museum person, this place is probably not for you.  I’m definitely not a … Continue reading →

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Other than shoes…

Posted on January 6, 2010 by

I did manage to pick up a few things other than shoes.  Shoes are easy to find in Taipei since they’re everywhere, but clothes are slightly harder.  It’s not that clothes aren’t everywhere but a lot of the fashion in … Continue reading →

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Eating off the streets in Taipei

Posted on January 5, 2010 by

Some of the best food in Taiwan is found off the streets, versus in the fancy restaurants.  Here’s proof! A typical breakfast: Delicious pan-fried turnip cakes Potstickers Flaky scallion pancakes Random meals and snacks throughout the day: Teppanyaki fried rice … Continue reading →

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New Year’s in Taipei

Posted on January 4, 2010 by

I’ve gone to crowded, overpriced parties for New Year’s but I’ve never actually squished in with large crowds of people outside to catch a New Year’s celebration.  I’ve never felt compelled to watch the ball drop in Times Square; I … Continue reading →

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