Tag Archives: Asia

Port of Call Keelung, Taiwan & Taipei

Visiting Taiwan Keelung is one of Taiwan’s largest ports and the closest to Taipei. It is a major city in its own right with much to offer. It offers easy access to Taipei which is about an hour away. The harbor area of the city is easily walkable and offers a number of ways toContinue reading “Port of Call Keelung, Taiwan & Taipei”

Time In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur The Star Of Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is a modern city known for its skyscrapers like the Petronas Twin Towers, expansive shopping malls, and an exciting nightlife. The city offers a mix of traditional and contemporary architecture, representing its diverse cultural heritage. Despite being a major city, Kuala Lumpur boasts numerous green spacesContinue reading “Time In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia”

Todays Images • Maeklong Railway Market Thailand

In Thailand the water market is famous with its vendors and shoppers in boats but perhaps more interesting is Maeklong’s railway market located next to the Maeklong station The Maeklong market is a typical Asian market that sells everything from fruit and vegetables to fresh caught fish (stingrays and eels are very popular). The uniqueContinue reading “Todays Images • Maeklong Railway Market Thailand”

Port Call Kagoshima, Japan

Kagoshima is located at the southwestern tip of the southern island of Kyūshū. It has been nicknamed the “Naples of the Eastern world” for its warm climate, its bay location and its nearby active stratovolcano, Sakurajima. The city was officially founded on April 1, 1889. One area of particular note is its historical importance involvingContinue reading “Port Call Kagoshima, Japan”

Todays Image • Egret with Water Buffalo

Just Hanging Out Taken on a day in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka Water buffalo graze along streams, lakes and open grassland, tails flicking, jaws moving. Around them struts a small, white egret, with some riding on the cow’s. It’s a familiar sight not just in America, but around the world. It’s a cattle egretContinue reading “Todays Image • Egret with Water Buffalo”