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Throughout the course of history, people have done horrible things to other people. We have invaded, pillaged, destroyed, and claimed other lands. We have raped, tortured, enslaved, and killed other people. For as long as we have been on the earth, humans have been doing terrible things to one another. No country or race or class is innocent if you look back in the history books. But it's one thing to read about the unspeakable cruelty humans are capable of in books. It's another entirely to be confronted by it face to face. It's an eerie feeling, walking over graves. Cemeteries always sort of creep me out because of that. But the feeling changes to abject horror and disgust when the graves turn into mass graves, and you begin to learn about how people came to find themselves in them. Before my trip to Cambodia, I knew a little bit about Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge and the genocide and associated starvation that claimed the lives of roughly 3 million people between...

Nothing will reel you in quite like shrimp fishing in Taipei. These 24-hour “catch-your-own-shrimp bars” require you to put in some work before meal is served. If you want to eat, you are going to have to earn it. Welcome the Taiwanese take on The Hunger Games. It’s a more literal equivalent rather than an episodic, fight to the death but I’m not kidding when I say that I whispered “ …and may the odds be ever in your favor ” like a solemn prayer before casting my line. Indoor s hrimp fishing is a popular form of entertainment in Taiwan, transforming food into sport.   Huddled around a shallow rectangular pool, seasoned anglers and wannabe fishermen attempt to catch the freshwater shrimp lurking in the murky depths below. When it comes down to shrimping, you’re submerged in a painful waiting game for your next meal. An underground urban phenomenon that’s been around for the past three decades, shrimp fishing been gaining traction w...

Singapore has been on our travel list for years. After seeing photos of the Gardens by the Bay and hearing about the delicious Singaporean cuisine , it was our turn to check out this amazing city for ourselves. We were fortunate enough to have a quick Singapore stopover from 7:30am to 3pm  with Singapore Airlines . What is great about Singapore is that it’s an ideal city for a long layover with plenty of free things to do and see.  It was plenty of time to get a glimpse of the area and leave the airport. In this post, we’re sharing top things to do during your Singapore layover, especially if you have 8 hours or less to explore . Plus, we have helpful tips on logistics on leaving the Changi Airport.  (If you decide to not leave the airport, check out the new Jewel Changi Airport to experience a waterfall, canopy walk, and more exciting attractions!) For those with extra time to explore, consider visiting Singapore in the evening with this unique overnight layover. If y...