Hello Euro: Going Dutch
Posted: 2020-07-15 | 2 minute read
Ahhh Netherlands, land of the…..Nethers. My introduction to the European continent and first taste of the wonderful architecture, history and culture that was to come on this trip. Arriving in Amsterdam after a 40-odd hour journey, I was filled with exhilaration that I was finally there. Dazzled by the beautiful streetscape and buildings and just bursting with desire to explore and experience everything, my excitement seemed to overshadow how exhausted I really was.
A Whirlwind Stop in Taiwan
Posted: 2020-06-12 | 2 minute read
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, 4 June 2019 I’ve selected this photo as a moment during our visit to Taiwan that sticks in my mind. On our way over to Europe last year we had about an 18 hour layover in Taipei. We decided we would try to make the most of it and jam in as much sightseeing as we could before our next flight. We signed up for a half day guided tour visiting the quaint town of Sanxia with its traditional architecture, the beautifully ornate Qingshui Zushi Temple and Yingge, an old ceramics town with numerous pottery stores.
Travel Reflections
Posted: 2020-06-03 | 1 minute read
This time last year I was on my way to Europe for the first time ever. As far as holiday destinations went, Europe had been on my bucket list for the longest time. It was a trip that was booked kind of on a whim post-Christmas break, because what else do you do when you return to work in the new year feeling like you need another break, and preferably one that involves going overseas?
