Need inspiration for your future travels to Taipei, Taiwan? Deciding on what things to do and see in Taipei City and its surrounding areas? Lucky for you, I have put together a list of the Top 12 Places to Visit in Taipei, Taiwan from my perspective as a foreigner from America. I went to Taiwan in 2019 with my graduate school friends, one of whom has family in Taipei and invited us to stay at her family’s guest home. She…
Are you planning a trip to Moab? Trying to decide what to do in Moab and and how to put it all together? Well, look no further. I have crafted the ultimate 3 Day Moab Itinerary! You can simply follow it to a T! My family and I went on a road trip to Moab in the summer and I outline the exact itinerary we used (unless stated otherwise). Of course, feel free to customize it to your liking and schedule. However,…
Sky Pond and Glass Lake are two wondrous natural alpine lakes tucked away in the valleys of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park. The hike to Sky Pond and Glass Lake is one of the best trails (if not THE best trail) in Rocky Mountain National Park. Learn how to hike the iconic Sky Pond trail in my all-you-need-to-know guide! This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you make a…
Balanced Rock in Idaho was one of the last places I decided to include on my Idaho road trip itinerary. But boy, was I glad I did. I saw a breathtaking sunset that I will remember for many many years. A reason I didn’t add Balanced Rock to the trip until last minute: there simply wasn’t a lot of information about it online. Idaho’s Balanced Rock, is then, a true hidden gem. In my travel guide, I share all of…
The Cape Flattery Trail has everything you want in a travel destination. Beautiful scenery. An incredible sunset. A sense of seclusion. And a feeling of something special. What makes the Cape Flattery Trail special is that it is the northwesternmost point in the contiguous U.S. The northwesternmost point in the contiguous U.S. also just happens to be 100% gorgeous and I will waste no time in telling you that you have to come here someday. And when you do, use…
Thor’s Well was a spot I came across while researching what to see along the Oregon Coast. I remember viewing all of these professional photographs of Thor’s Well online, thinking to myself “there’s no way it can look that good.” When I finally saw it in person it absolutely blew my expectations. No pun intended. Thor’s Well left such a big impression on me. Because of that, I wanted to create this blog post to help others (aka you) discover this…
The Russian Gulch Bridge at Russian Gulch State Park took me by surprise. I saw pictures of it online, but after seeing it in person, I can confirm that the pictures do not do it justice. I saw the Russian Gulch Bridge during a Northern-California and Southern-Oregon road trip with two of my friends and I believe it is an absolute must-do pit-stop for your travel plans. There are two main viewpoints to see the Russian Gulch Bridge. In this…
NOTE: Due to Covid-19, some places may be closed or not advisable to visit. Please do your research. This has been a PSA from the 9 to 5 Travel Guy. Irvine has been my home for the past 8 years. As much as I love it, it is easy to get bored from it. Irvine, California, after all, is the suburb of suburbs, voted safest city (of its size) in America for 14 years in a row. However, that is…
Let’s get straight to the chase: the Cathedral Rock Trail in Sedona is an absolute must-do on your Arizona trip or weekend getaway. It is one of the best hikes in Arizona. The most epic sunset, the most incredible red rock landscape, and the most thrilling rock scramble up to the top, make Cathedral Rock a very special hike, brimming with Vortexes (more on that later). Learn how to witness all the views yourself with this complete hiking guide. Basic…
Are you looking to hike more around San Francisco? Are you figuring out what to include on your SF itinerary or California coast road trip? Are you a fan of coastal views? Are you trying to figure out what to do on your date? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should absolutely hike the Mori Point Trail in Pacifica, a beautiful yet underappreciated area near San Francisco. Mori Point Trail Basic Information How long is…