Fly Direct to Shanghai on AirAsia

Around this month six years ago, everything was abuzz in Shanghai, China as it welcomed visitors for the World Expo 2010. My friends and I were among those who trooped to this 528-hectare compound to see the pavilions of countries from across the globe (Read: First-time in the Shanghai World Expo 2010). Of course, while …

Taiwan

First-time in Taiwan: Exploring Taipei and New Taipei

Taiwan was like our next-door neighbor, often bypassed as a travel destination. If not for a friend who visited the country and convinced us to check it out, our mini-expedition would not have happened. In hindsight, I recall earlier days when friends contemplated going to Taiwan, especially during the height of Meteor Garden and F4 …