David Chien

Travel
Log

Places I've been, things I've seen.

Partly finished Hofbräu beer in a large glass mug on a patterned tablecloth, with a busy Munich beer garden in the background

Munich, Germany

Beer Gardens and a Taste of Home in Munich

August 2026

White limestone cliffs and sculpted rock pinnacles covered with pine trees above a sheltered Mediterranean inlet in the Calanques

Marseille, France

Accidentally Climbed a Mountain in Marseille

August 2026

Crispy pork knuckle with sauerkraut and herb dumplings, with schnitzel, potato salad, and a glass of beer across the table

Dresden, Germany

Trams and Comfort Food in Dresden

August 2026

Several Asian elephants, including a young elephant, gathered beside rocks and a shallow pool in a leafy enclosure at Rotterdam Zoo

Rotterdam, Netherlands

A Wild Day in Rotterdam

July 2026

Historic buildings and a busy bridge along Stockholm's waterfront, reflected in calm water beneath heavy grey clouds

Stockholm, Sweden

Waterfronts and Work in Stockholm

July 2026

Český Krumlov's old town glowing at night, with St. Vitus Church, clustered red roofs, and the Vltava river beneath a deep blue sky

Český Krumlov, Czechia

Sleeping in the Castle at Český Krumlov

May 2026

Buda Castle seen across the Danube under a bright blue sky, the green dome of the Royal Palace rising above the fortress walls with construction cranes in the distance

Budapest, Hungary

Birthday Trip in Budapest

April 2026

Blue heritage plaque mounted on a weathered red brick wall in Manchester

Manchester, UK

Finding Oasis in Manchester

March 2026

Ornate Neo-Gothic building facade on a sunlit Brno street with tram wires overhead and pedestrians walking past

Brno, Czechia

Weekend Escape in Brno

March 2026

Panoramic view from La Croix-Rousse hilltop, Lyon's skyline fading into winter haze, figures gathered along a low wall

Lyon, France

A Detour Through Lyon

February 2026

A blue tram passing through a Prague street lined with warm-toned historic buildings bathed in golden afternoon light

Prague, Czechia

Moving to Prague

February 2026

Lush green lawn stretching toward tropical trees and misty mountains under towering cumulus clouds in Chiang Dao

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Nomad in Chiang Mai

November 2025

Panoramic sunset view over Okinawa's coastline, the sky ablaze in orange and gold, lush greenery framing the bay below

Okinawa, Japan

Salt Air & Slow Days in Okinawa

October 2025

Rooftop infinity pool with water reflecting the Bangkok cityscape, skyscrapers and low-rise buildings stretching to the horizon under scattered clouds

Bangkok, Thailand

A Layover in Bangkok

September 2025

The Eiffel Tower glowing golden against the night sky, its beacon light sweeping horizontally, crowds gathered below

Paris, France

Paris has the best Crepes

August 2025

The Matterhorn's rocky summit catching warm sunset light, snow and glaciers visible on its flanks with dark ridges below

Zermatt, Switzerland

Touching the Sky in Zermatt

August 2025

Oasis performing at Wembley Stadium, giant pink and yellow 'Oasis' branding on stage screens with thousands of fans cheering

London, UK

Oasis Trip Started!

August 2025

Petronas Twin Towers lit up at night, shot from ground level looking straight up with the skybridge visible between them

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

KL Was Just Okay

July 2025

Golden sunset over the ocean on a Bali beach, sun reflecting off wet sand and gentle waves

Bali, Indonesia

Bali Has TOO MANY Nomads

February 2025