Category Archives: Tour guides

San Juan Islands

Posted on July 22, 2014 by sinyaw

In the summer, whale watching is a very nice day trip from Seattle. The easiest way is to board the Victoria Clipper to Friday Harbor at San Juan Islands. From there, whale watching tours are for your choosing. It is … Continue reading →

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Chihuly Garden & Glass

Posted on July 12, 2014 by sinyaw

Dale Chihuly, born locally, is an internationally renowned glass artist. In 2012, partnered with the city, he started this permanent exhibition in Seattle Center. I believe some of the works were originally made for this exhibition and others were collection … Continue reading →

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Getty Villa

Posted on May 3, 2014 by sinyaw

What is it like to be so rich that money no longer matter? That’s J. Paul Getty, an oil person that was the richest person in the world in 1957. Getty Villa is part of the Getty Museum whose other … Continue reading →

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Best Sushi in Tokyo

Posted on April 20, 2014 by sinyaw

“It’s the best Sushi in Tokyo,” our host boasted. “That’s a bold claim.” We both thought that’s really more of a personal opinion of our host than an unbiased journalistic assessment. Our expectation, nevertheless, heightened as we took in the … Continue reading →

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Discovery Park

Posted on April 14, 2014 by sinyaw

I can only hear my own foot steps. The soft and soaked dirt squealed on my every steps. The sounds were delightful to this lone walker. I knew the physics of the sounds, but cannot help thinking the trail is … Continue reading →

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Rancho San Antonio

Posted on February 19, 2014 by sinyaw

January 25th, 2014 This is probably the favorite hiking destination for those in Silicon Valley. It is also where Kid chooses to run up to the vista point on Saturdays, that weekend with her old Dad. Start at the trail … Continue reading →

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Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park

Posted on February 5, 2014 by sinyaw

Remember those fairy tale movies where nymphs and fairies fly around in the lush, watery, moss-covered enchanted forest? I think I spotted one of those in the trails of Cougar Mountain, on this Sunday and Seattle-foggy morning. The air was … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving in Minneapolis

Posted on December 6, 2013 by sinyaw

“Where are you going for Thanksgiving?” The question was the standard response when I revealed my plan for the holiday. A smart remark on the weather typically followed. Honoring Kid’s convention, I switched to Celsius when the temperature is below … Continue reading →

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于記杏仁豆腐

Posted on November 4, 2013 by sinyaw

台北信義區,新光三越A11地下館B2. 聽說有其他分店. 他的杏仁豆腐雪花冰.一絕! 聽說他將杏仁豆腐凍成冰,再刨成雪花.碗底為其他配料. 這冰入口軟軟涼涼的,沒有一般刨冰的尖刺. 雪白帶點甜,可愛又可口. 看官們如到附近,不彷試試.

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The Right Not to Buy.

Posted on November 1, 2013 by sinyaw

Ding Tai Fung (鼎泰豐) is a world-famous restaurant chain with a humble beginning not too far from where I lived in Taipei. Over the past several decades, they have opened dozens of branches all over the world. Chinese, and foreigners … Continue reading →

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