Talefeathers: The Latitude 35 Blog

A one-day tour to Taiwan's northeast coast: Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen Old Town, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Old Street One of the most...

The best, the original, the influential, the highest, and the cutest. The Taipei 101 building at night. As the name implies, it's 101...

The crappy food isn't what you're thinking... A cute 3-D animated tiger at the Shilin Night Market (©Karen Cristello, 2025) I came to Taipei for three days of sweltering fun before my main adventure in Vietnam. (Seriously, it was in the 90s °F and relative humidity in the 80s. Boo-hoo!) I'd never been to Taiwan before, so didn't have many expectations. I was delighted to find that it reminded me of Japan in many ways — especially cartoon characters and general cuteness, some

The benefits of traveling independently are incredibly rewarding. You can do it, too! Even other women in the travel industry are...

Why do you travel? I travel to learn more about the world, its people and cultures. I love seeing local nature, eating new (to me) foods,

Which safari will you choose for your unforgettable journey into the heart of Africa? In addition to all the animals you'll see, you'll...

What makes a great meal? It's not just about "fancy" food. In my previous post, It's All About the Food: Eatables as Experience, I had...

The Gateway to Expanded Horizons and Cultural Understanding. Mmmmm... sizzling Korean barbecue! The other day I was thinking how food is...

A Japanese New Year's tradition that will bring you good luck! I no longer make New Year's resolutions, but boy, could I use all the luck...