Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Taiwan

I’ve been to most of the locations shown on the Bachelorette Taiwan episode. Here are my 5 favorites – my best things to do in Taiwan (many of them happened on Ashley’s dates):

1.Explore unbelievable Taroko Gorge…
2.Visit iconic Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall …

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Vancouver Olympic Cauldron

If you’re at the Vancouver Convention Centre and want some nearby, cheap diversions, here are the best:

1.Walk along Coal Harbour…
2.Take a ride on the Seabus…

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White Husky Dogs

There are many amazing, natural wonders in Canada. I’ve been lucky enough to see more than my share. My favorites:

1.Bay of Fundy…
2.Niagara Falls…

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I believe everyone who travels to Vancouver, Canada, should try at least one of these eateries.
1. Vij’s
2.Raincity Grill

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Vancouver Cruise Ship

There are tons of great places to see Vancouver – for the best views of the city, here are my favorites::

1.By seaplane…
2.Top of Grouse Mountain…
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As Seen on TV! Watch as I discuss places I never really wanted to go, and how I learned to enjoy them.

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Red Dragon Cardiff Castle
Sometimes travel takes you places you never wanted to go. I’ve learned that anyplace can be interesting! Here are 5 places I never wanted to travel that turned out to be great experiences:

1. Houston, Texas…
2. Cardiff, Wales…

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Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb.

Australia is high on many travelers’ check-list. While it didn’t (and still doesn’t) top mine, there are some amazing things to do there. Here are my top 5:

1.Experience the Great Barrier Reef…
2.Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge…

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Those of you who don’t travel for a living may say this list is just a bunch of boo-hoo, but if you traveled as much as I do (and I’m not even a super road warrior) you’d begin to find serious complaints in the system. Since last post was about trends I love, here are 5 un-faves.


1.Airports that make me clear security multiple times.
2.Airports that make it difficult to use their “free” Wi-Fi. Two offenders identified!

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>Randall on Plane.

While there’s a lot of bitching and moaning about many bad trends in travel — especially among road warriors like me — I’m happy to say there are plenty of things happening that I actually like. Check them out.



  1. Airlines upcharging for the exit row and other “legroom seats.”
  2. Free Wi-Fi at McDonald’s and Starbucks.

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