…his chronicles and travels
Lying on the Han River in South Korea is the country’s capital megacity Seoul (서울특별시). With the larger metro area having a population of ~26 million people as of 2022, Seoul currently ranks as the third largest metropolis in the world.… Read more
Life on Saipan… the small town feel, the amazing sunsets, the feeling of being in Asia yet still being on United States soil… There’s no other place quite like Saipan in the world. It’s unfortunate that it is so off of the beaten path that chances are slim any given person will ever make it to the island, and for those who do, chances are even slimmer still that they will ever return someday.… Read more
When American forces initiated the invasion of Saipan on the 15th of June 1944, it was the World War II Pacific theater’s version of the D-Day invasion of Normandy in Europe and was equally important to the Allied war effort.
Saipan represented the first Japanese “homeland” territory under threat in the Pacific, and the fall of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands chain would result in Tokyo being within B29 bombing range.… Read more
One interesting and unique-to-the area aspect of Saipan are the latte stones – visible in various company logos and on signs around the island. The latte is almost somewhat of a mascot for the native Chamorro peoples of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands region, and it is used frequently to represent their culture.… Read more
One hundred and twenty miles north of Guam lies Saipan (サイパン島), the main island in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Wrestled from Japan during WWII, now as part of the CNMI, Saipan remains an overseas U.S. territory and – along with Guam – the westernmost in the world.… Read more
Replacing Gimpo International Airport in 2001, Incheon International Airport servicing Seoul, South Korea is a world class hub for many international flights and consistently ranks as one of the top airports in the world. Incheon has many attractions for passengers to enjoy during layovers such as an ice skating rink, spa, golf course, and a casino. … Read more
Mactan–Cebu International Airport’s Terminal 2 was completed in 2018 in order to accommodate the ever-increasing tourist traffic to Cebu. The terminal’s architecture is considered to compliment the resort nature of the Cebu area and heavily uses exposed timber in the ceiling.… Read more
When traveling in The Philippines, one will encounter many strange sights, sounds, and smells – many most likely not present in your home country (much like the tropical weather). Along with the beach fronts, azure waters, and local cuisine, it’s all part of the Filipino experience and style.… Read more
Not far from Ayala Center Cebu is an area of a few city blocks designated IT Park due to the concentration of high-rise housing and IT offices for both local and international companies. Built on the site of an old airport, there are a few different condo and hotel options due to the traffic of IT workers in this area and the internet speeds are usually exceptionally fast.… Read more
Further into the mountains is the Top Hills vantage point which allows unparalleled views of Cebu City. From the Seaside area to Mactan Island, pretty much the entire city is visible. As usual, there are choices of snacks available and even fresh barbecue.… Read more