Adventures in Asia

I’ve had the good fortune to travel to Philippines, Taiwan, China, and Japan. I hope to continue to extend my travels through Asia and educate myself on the many beautiful countries Asia has to offer. My tours in Taiwan were unforgettable. I had the opportunity to embrace the culture and experience the delicious cuisine they have to offer. The shaved ice was out of this world, the best I’ve ever had. The Chinese treasures at National Palace Museum were exquisite, my favorite being Jadeite Cabbage. Jadeite is considered a secondary material as it has impurities in it and the artist turned it into a beautiful Chinese Cabbage, the white part signifies purity and the insects symbolize fertility, which was to bring many children to the Imperial family. The sunrise on Sun Moon Lake was a breathtaking experience as the fog lifted off the water letting the sunlight in bit by bit. I highly recommend an early rising so you can experience it yourself. I never imagined that I would spend the night in Buddhist Monastery and attend morning prayer, this was a truly unique experience. China was an amazing adventure as I got to see the Great Wall of China, one of the 7 Wonders of the world, as well as spending time with a local family in the Hutong area of Beijing. Visiting the Forbidden Palace made me want to learn more about the world that this fortress contained. I was also fortunate to be able to travel to Xian where I could see one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the century, the Terra Cotta army created to protect the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, after Beijing and Xian, Shanghai plunged me back into the modern world of Asia. As I journeyed home reflecting on all that I had seen and done, I was glad I would no longer have to hunt for toilet with a seat on it and remember to carry toilet paper everywhere I went! My path through the Philippines remains one of my favorite journeys. I climbed the Banaue Rice Terraces from bottom to top. The Banaue Rice Terraces are commonly referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the views were spectacular and well-worth the hike. My visit to the Corregidor was an emotional one, as my father was in the Navy and fought in the Battle of Corregidor. When the Filipino man told me to “go home and thank your father for me”it brought tears to my eyes. I was only able to experience an unexpected overnight in Japan, but even just the quick glimpse enticed me to return for an extended visit. I would love to help you plan your own adventure through Asia. Contact me when you are ready to explore your options.