Archive for Category: "Asia"
Recovery Spotlight: Sendai 14 Months After the Tsunami
More than a year after the tragic tsunami and earthquake in Japan, it may surprise you to see that there are still sobering reminders of the devastation. Peter recently traveled to Sendai, an area that was hit hard by the tsunami. Throughout Sendai, you can see evidence of the natural disaster. From the economic loss [...]
Savvy Souvenirs: Shopping in Japan
We all go shopping when we travel, but sometimes it’s hard to find the perfect souvenir that reflects a culture but is not sold on every street corner. Travel correspondent Alyssa Caverley’s Savvy Souvenirs report heads to Tokyo. Go beyond hello kitty to see an ancient and authentic part of Japanese culture you can bring [...]
Slideshow: A Foodie’s Tour Through Kyoto, Japan
Attention to detail and coaxing the best out of ingredients are hallmarks of Japanese cooking. Americans take pride in eating naturally and locally, something the Japanese have pursued for generations. Traveling foodie, David Latt, takes us along with him in Kyoto as he has lunch at a Zen monastery, explores the Diamaru food court, dines [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: JEN in Tohoku, Japan
This week’s Voluntourism Spotlight is inspired by Peter’s trip to Sendai for the World Travel and Tourism Council’s annual summit. More than a year after the tragic tsunami in Japan, the devastation is still staggering. The picture on the left is taken on the outskirts of the city, where thousands of headstones and urns of [...]
A First-Timer’s Guide to Taiwan’s Highlights and Lowlights
In many cases, Americans don’t even know where Taiwan is and fewer have ever gone there. Despite posturing about “who really is China” and “who belongs to whom,” we’ve always believed travel is an excellent tool to break down barriers, so we sent Julie Alvin, who’d never been there, to report back on what to [...]
Around the World in 42 Days with Contest Winner Marie LeRose: Part 2
Last week contributor contest winner Marie LeRose shared part one of her story of conceiving and planning her around the world trip with her four young kids. In part two of her account, she explains why a soccer ball and a “whiner hat” were packing essentials. Who knew that you could find a Whiner Hat [...]
Slideshow: Taiwan’s Regional Festivals
Taiwan keeps its folklore alive with a variety of exciting festivals, many of which take place during wintertime in honor of the Chinese New Year. Julie Alvin rounds up some of the must-see spectacles that take place each year in this island nation off the eastern coast of China. The Beehive Rocket Festival takes place [...]
Slideshow: Secret Island Hopping
You hear a lot about the road less traveled, but for the real deal head to the islands less traveled. Across the globe, there are small clusters of island where getting there is definitely part of the adventure. Naomi Kahlon checks out some of the best secret island-hopping adventures. The Federal States of Micronesia Unless [...]
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