Ishigaki is a beautiful island in the Yaeyama chain southwest of mainland Japan. The emerald waters and white sandy beaches are just a part of its charm. It was once a key kingdom in the Ryukyu Dynasty, a fascinating blend of Japanese and Okinawan cultures. Our adventure began at the Torinji Temple. Stepping through the … More Ishigaki, Japan
Taiwan was nothing short of amazing. We had an extraordinary day with fun, history and new friendships. This small 13,980 square foot island with a population of 23 million people, was a wonderful place to visit. Although not as spectacular and vibrant an island as Hong Kong, it does have some character. Our day started … More Taiwan (Taipei) China
After a very long day and night in Hong Kong we are back at it again for day 2. Our days will be jam packed for the next few weeks but we are not complaining. We are loving this great adventure. But first let me provide you with a little history about Hong Kong since … More Hong Kong day 2
Hong Kong is an amazing city buzzing with energy. I have never envisioned myself in this country but here we are in a land so far away from our hometown in the United States. We had two days here to explore and even as packed as our days were, we didn’t even touch the surface. … More Hong Kong China Day 1
After our day spent here in Subic Bay, we were scratching our heads as to why we actually had a stop here. We did learn a little but nothing about the city itself. Subic Bay is a former US Naval Base. One of our friends, Ian was based here in the navy and he and … More Subic Bay, Philippines
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