Wu Shan (乌山) Scenic Area in Fuzhou, China
While Wu Shan (乌山) in Fuzhou, China is not a top tourist spot, this is a wonderful and peaeceful scenic spot to take a respite from the city life. This…
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Yu Shan (于山) Scenic Area in Fuzhou, China
Yu Shan (于山) Scenic Area in central Fuzhou, China is named after the Yu Yue historical tribe. This quaint spot has several temples and pavillions as well as viewpoints overlooking…
Drum Mountain (鼓山) in Fuzhou, China
Drum Mountain (鼓山 or Gu Shan), located on the eastern outskirts of Fuzhou, China is known for a large flat rock that looks like a drum. When it rains, the…
Sanfang Qixiang (三坊七巷) in Fuzhou, China
When visiting Fuzhou, China, add 三坊七巷 (Sanfang Qixiang) translated to Three Lanes Seven Alleys, to the agenda. (The name can’t get more original than that haha.) This area, while small…
Bloedel Reserve: A Perfect Place to Stroll
The most wonderful thing about Bloedel Reserve, set in the northwestern part of Bainbridge Island in Washington, is how the Reserve strikes a balance between natural growth and a manicured…
Rialto Beach at Olympic National Park
Rialto Beach sits at the mouth of the Quillayute River near La Push, Washington (yup, that same famous town associated with the Twilight series) and is one of those beaches…
Seattle: University of Washington’s Harry Potter-esque Library
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Some say that if they ever attended this school, they would study in this hall every day. The high ceilings and antique style are reminiscent of the Great Hall featured…
Seattle: Central Library – The Crown Jewel of the System
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This eleven story library, with books and collections organized by their call number for each floor is a modern take on a library. With numerous computer terminals, desks to do…
Olympic National Park: Hurricane Hill
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Surprisingly, after passing through the heavily trafficked Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center parking lot, few people were attempting the Hurricane Hill trail. This trail is wonderful for its views of the…
Sequim: Home of Lavender Fields
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Every July, Sequim hosts the Lavender Festival of Washington. The timing of my visit didn’t coincide with the festival. Instead, I visited a local farm to see what it’s like. The lavender…