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

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...

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...

Much of Oman is brown rock, dirt, and sand. So when you come across a lush, vibrantly colored green and blue oasis, it's rather...

Way, way off the beaten path in Oman, you'll find mysterious mausoleums and isolated micro-villages. This "KC" Jeep was made for me! Not...

Many years ago, with a freshly earned English literature and professional writing degree in hand, I hopped on a plane to Kyoto, where I ...