“Josh Recommends” for the Week of May 31, 2019  By Josh Garrick 

Dear Readers: In over 12 years of writing this column, I’ve never had SO MUCH activity fall on ONE day. Read on and find something to do out of the cornucopia of things to do – on JUNE 1. (Hint: watch your timing and you could do up to 4 or 5 things all on one day – most are family oriented). JG

My motto? The more you save, the more you can travel. That’s why I love finding–and sharing–budget travel tips. Whether you’re traveling solo or with a large extended family, flying or driving, staying close to home or ranging further afield, you’ll find plenty of ways to save, with our best budget travel tips.

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of May 24, 2019 By Josh Garrick 

In Japan, I did not know many things. I went without studying beforehand, yet I stepped forward with both a sensation and an openness.

Each gate is donated by a business person

I knew that Shinto and Buddhist shrines were important, but how so? I did not know. 

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of May 17, 2019 By Josh Garrick 

Homage to the Art of Tea 

Continuing on my tours near Taipei, I thank you for sticking with me on this journey!

The art of serving tea is quite a formal affair in Asia, and my education continues… 

Thousand Island Lake–a river winding

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of May 3, 2019 By Josh Garrick

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of April 26, 2019 By Josh Garrick 

Okay, so a note about transportation services in Asia. The subways are clean and efficient. A train appears approximately every 37 seconds, always. The bullet trains are pristine, orderly, quiet, and punctual. That is an understatement. But now, I’d just like to share a little tidbit about a short international flight from Hong Kong to Taipei.