Friends and family often ask me what life in Taiwan is like. Sure, there are so many things I love about this place, from the mountains to the rugged coastline to the gentle Taiwanese people. But the truth is, like any place, there are upsides and downsides to calling this place home. I’ve had plenty of days where I absolutely
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The Philippines has been on my radar for quite a while. Not surprisingly, as it has three of my most favorite things in this world: ripe mangoes, raw nature, and uncomfortably sticky hot weather. When I moved to Taiwan last July, I knew that the first chance I got I would b-line it to the Philippines, as it’s merely a
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As I quickly approach my six month mark of living in Taipei, it’s slightly shocking to realize how long it’s been since I’ve posted a blog. Since I was young, writing has been a passion of mine which has further developed mostly through inspiration ignited by my travels. But lately, I’ve been consumed with another newly found passion of mine:
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One of my favorite things about living in Taipei is, paradoxically, getting out of Taipei! Not that I don’t love the city, because I do. In fact, I was quick to discover that Taiwan itself is really a sweet little package of everything I adore about Asia… The sticky humidity, the kind people, the questionable yet ridiculously delicious street food,
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If you ever find yourself in any Asian city, preferably near a body of water, and somebody offers you fried squid balls on a stick, do yourself a favor: Say YES! I can’t believe I have adamantly avoided these little treasures for so long. I think of all the wasted opportunities when I have spotted these in street markets, and
Read moreI’ve been meaning to write a blog at some point during these three weeks I have been in Taiwan, but the truth is I have been at a total loss as of where to start. That’s not like me. Usually you can’t shut me up about my travels! So I suppose this is me breaking the seal… Have you ever
Read moreThe moment I stumbled across the “YogaWorks Teacher Training Intensive: Destination Bali” section on the YogaWorks’ website, I knew this was for me! I debated for a good hour or so over saving the money and spending 5 months driving into San Francisco every weekend, versus flying to Bali and spending 5 weeks in the rice fields, and I have
Read moreAfter just three days in Bali, I’ve come to a conclusion: I think I like it here! Shocking right? I mean, what’s not to like… it’s the tropics which means I get to wear a bikini and shorts all hours of the day, the food is delicious and spicy, the climate is hot and humid, the people are friendly, there
Read moreIndia, where do I even start with you? I first want to tell you that I truly love you, even though you often overwhelm and frustrate me. I love your madness, your vibrant colors and disgusting smells, your blatant contradictions, your bleached purity, your holy cows that stubbornly block the middle of the road and refuse to budge even when
Read more2/16/11 Despite the frustrations and difficulties I faced during my initial few weeks in Bangkok, the truth is I ended up falling in love with the place. Head over heels in love. I didn’t know I was capable of loving a city the way I loved Bangkok. I had spent roughly 8 months in London, and I liked it. I
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My Road, My Life 