I was traveling back to Manila using my airline miles so I took the best possible route my miles could get me. The only catch was that it included an eleven-hour stopover in Singapore. 
When we were in Taipei for a visit, we went to the highland towns of Maokong, Shenkeng and Shiding for a relaxing time and to sample tea. 
I was back in Taipei with my mom and sister to celebrate my mom's birthday. Part of the vacation was a fun day trip to the towns of Shifen and Jiufen.
I was back in Taipei with my mom and sister to celebrate my mom's birthday. Though I had been to Taipei before, this trip was even more enjoyable than the first time. We even had time to see Jiufen in this trip.
I was traveling from India on business when I had a long stop over in Singapore on my way back to San Francisco. That's enough time to enjoy the city and the country's world class airport.
Singapore is one of those cities that I just keep on visiting and not get tired of it. My mom, sis, Mijo, my brothers and their families and I visited Singapore for a week of family bonding and fun.
Manila has evolved into a city with a great food scene. Every where I go, there is good food.
Puerto Galera was our next logical destination from Sibale island. It is only a few hours from the Port of Calapan.
I went there with my siblings to take care of family business. Instead of doing just that, the trip ended up as a wonderful beach holiday and an amazing time reconnecting with family.
On my third trip to HK, I traveled with the entire family including Mijo. While it was a challenge to site see with a group of eleven family members, it was lot of fun.
After my trip to Bangalore, Mijo and I flew to Delhi and made the city our base from where we'd go to Jaipur and Agra as day trips.
I've seen Jaipur in many movies so seeing it upclose is like seeing a movie star in person. And I was star struck.
It is true what they say. Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful buildings ever built. From afar and close up, this building is made to impress and to be loved.
Two days after I landed in Manila, my family and I went on a road trip to the northern part of the Luzon island. 
Mijo and I finally made it to Bali, Indonesia! All I can say is that I now see why people like Bali. It is easy to romanticize. 
When in Manila, Mijo and I eat. Lots of choices and lots of variety. 
We were in Thailand in the later part of November because we got an invite from our friends A&M to come visit them in Amphawa for the Loy Krathong or Festival of Lights. Before we went to Amphawa, Mijo and I took a detour and decided to check out the country's most famous beaches.