The story of how I ended up in Gatlinburg, TN is a very relatable one to anyone who had anything remotely exciting planned for 2020. In my case, I was one of many brides who had to cancel, postpone, or adapt their honeymoons because of safety regulations and travel bans.

After almost missing our flight from Japan, we landed safely in Taiwan. Although I didn’t entirely know what to expect, Taiwan entirely exceeded my expectations! While there, we stayed in the famous Grand Hotel Tapei and I got to slide down the world’s longest secret slide.  We explored a mining town in the mountains and did a sky lantern release. We also visited a famous Night Market, where they sell all kinds of goods and crazy foods. I did soooo much shopping that I actually won a “shopaholic” award!