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By Carrie on May 15, 2013
The Hong Kong skyline is probably one of the most recognized skylines in the world. I’ve created a photo essay to showcase the tallest buildings in Hong Kong Island. What’s your favorite?
Posted in Features, Hong Kong Travel Guide, Photography | Tagged Architecture, city photography, cityscapes, Hong Kong architecture, Hong Kong buildings, Hong Kong cityscape, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong Travel Guide, Photo Essay, skylines, Skyscrapers, Victoria Harbor |
By Carrie on September 16, 2012
Travel Tblisi! Romantic stories are abundant in Georgian culture and it’s easy to see why Tbilisi has such a long and checkered history. It was built upon beauty, ravished by conquerors, and has emerged like a pheonix from the ashes of destruction, yet the city endures and continues to seduce even the most seasoned travelers.
Posted in Features, Georgia Travel Guide, Travel Advice | Tagged Architecture, cathedrals, churches, Eastern Europe, Georgia Travel Guide, Photography, Tbilisi, Tbilisi city guide, travel Georgia, Travel Photography |
By Carrie on July 8, 2012
A photo collection of the places of worship around the world that we’ve traveled to over the last eight years of living abroad, including: Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, The Grotto of the Redemption…
Posted in Cultural Travel, DESTINATIONS, Features, Photography | Tagged Architecture, cathedrals, chapels, churches, monasteries, mosques, Photo Essay, Photography, places of worship, Temples |
By Carrie on October 17, 2011
London Cityscape: London sightseeing and its greatest attractions in photos from Regent Street and the London Eye to Trafalgar Square and St John’s Cathedral.
Posted in England Travel Guide, Europe Travel Guide, Features, Photography | Tagged Architecture, cityscapes, England Travel Guide, London, Mayfair, Trafalgar Square |
By Carrie on February 6, 2009
Taipei is a city full of romance. Here are a few ideas for accommodations, dining, day trips, and weekend excursions to get you started on your day of love.
Posted in Features, Taipei Travel Guide, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged accommodations, Architecture, Danshui, Food and Drink, Restaurants, Taipei, Taiwan Travel Guide, Yangmingshan |
By Carrie on January 17, 2009
The Japanese are experts at urban landscaping, and one of their most superb examples is Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion, also known as Kinkaku-ji, formally known as Rokuon-ji or “Deer Garden Temple”.
Posted in Features, Japan Travel Guide, Travel Advice | Tagged Architecture, Cultural Travel, Islands, Japan Travel Guide, Photography, Temples, Things to Do in Japan, Travel Advice, Travel Japan, Travel Photography |
By Carrie on December 29, 2008
Taiwan’s Penghu Islands are full of delightful little villas perfect for a romantic weekend getaway. I saw this villa while on vacation with my co-workers last July and I’m dying to share it with John. We’re hoping to make this one of our ‘special’ places this coming year.
Posted in Photography | Tagged Architecture, Islands, Photo Moment, Photography, Taiwan Travel Guide |
By Carrie on July 28, 2008
I promised a full update on my adventures in Penghu and since we are ‘hunkered down’ on a typhoon day here in Taipei, I figured this afternoon would be the perfect time to catch up on my blog to-do list. As I am looking at my travel notes and photos though, I’m realizing that I’m [...]
Posted in Travel Advice | Tagged Architecture, Beaches, Friends, Holidays, Islands, John, Penghu, Taipei, Taiwan Travel Guide, Travel Advice, Travel Journal, Travel Photography, Villages |
By Carrie on June 7, 2008
This is one of my more popular photos on Flickr, so I thought I’d share it with you. I took this photo from the front end of the Monorail on our way from Tokyo to Odaiba in Japan.
Posted in Photography | Tagged Architecture, Japan Travel Guide, Photo Moment, Photography, Tokyo |
By Carrie on March 27, 2008
I snapped this photo as we were driving in downtown Osaka. I think it brings new meaning to “Bright Lights, Big City.”
Posted in Japan Travel Guide, Photography | Tagged Architecture, Osaka, Photo Moment |
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