Some destinations, despite their previous history, are linked with a major historical event. Nagasaki, Japan will always be remembered as the second city after Hiroshima to be destroyed by an atomic bomb. Events that took place prior to August 9, 1945 will never rival what … [Read more...]
Yehliu Geopark
After living in Colorado for 15 years and exploring different geological formations around the world, I will always be attracted to unusual terrains. When I came upon the following description of a half-day Keelung, Taiwan excursion, I did not hesitate booking the … [Read more...]
Half Day in Taipei
After visiting Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan, our ship headed north to another commercial Taiwanese port, Keelung. As I sipped tea on my balcony, I was fascinated by the mechanized way that enormous containers were placed on and off ocean going vessels. Our cruise ship passed … [Read more...]
Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center
If you are stopping in the port of Kaohsiung, you should consider exploring Buddhist culture at southern Taiwan's main attraction, Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center. This cultural, religious, and educational complex is a must see for anyone who wants to learn more about … [Read more...]
Pre-cruise Exploration of Hong Kong
Cruisers usually arrive a day or two early before embarking on a cruise. This is especially true when you are traveling from North America to faraway ports such as Hong Kong. Not only does this pre-cruise stay minimize the possibility of missing the ship’s sailing but it also … [Read more...]
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