A GUIDE TO ONE DAY IN NUSA PENIDA Where to even start with Nusa Penida? Pictures sure don't do this island off the coast of Bali, but still considered to be a part of Bali, justice. It doesn't take long from stepping off a speedboat in the island's harbour to feel like you're in another … Continue reading Seeing the Best of Breathtaking Nusa Penida on a Day Trip from Bali
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Everything You Must See & Do in Penang, Malaysia
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PENANG Killer street food, mountains and sea views, a plethora of cool cafes, brillant, interactive street art, and a thriving culture. No reason comes to mind you shouldn't visit Penang, Malaysia. In so many ways, it's the best of both worlds. Since being designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in … Continue reading Everything You Must See & Do in Penang, Malaysia
The Best Street Art in SE Asia, Found in Penang
A GUIDE TO THE BEST STREET ART IN PENANG Since being designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008, Penang has done a fantastic job blending the old with the new. Walking down the old streets of George Town, you'll see crumbling, pastel buildings, eclectic street art, sacred temples, modern cafes, and local markets. … Continue reading The Best Street Art in SE Asia, Found in Penang
8 Cafes You Can’t Miss in Penang, Malaysia
A GUIDE TO CAFES IN PENANG Coming to Penang felt like a breath of fresh air. After three intense weeks travelling Manila, Taipei and Seoul, I needed to slow down and chill out. Getting sick was all the affirmation I needed of this being the case. I spent my first two days in Penang barely … Continue reading 8 Cafes You Can’t Miss in Penang, Malaysia
The Ultimate Guide to Taipei: Must-Do’s and Can’t Misses
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TAIPEI Taiwan was one of the best impulse travel decisions I’ve ever made. Articulating how I feel about this country is tough, because I loved it so much. Clean, orderly streets. Seemingly limitless ace street food. Kindness toward Westerners I really haven’t experienced anywhere else- which, really is saying a lot … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Taipei: Must-Do’s and Can’t Misses
3 Places in Taiwan I Still Want to Visit
Taiwan is the kind of country that flies a bit under the radar. It wasn't even on my original spring Asia trip itinerary, mostly because it's a touch more expensive than other places in SE Asia. Yet, in Vietnam, when I found myself with a few weeks before I wanted to arrive in Bali, I … Continue reading 3 Places in Taiwan I Still Want to Visit
Admiring Glowing Lanterns and Roaring Waterfalls in Shifen, Taiwan
A GUIDE TO ONE DAY IN SHIFEN, TAIWAN Shifen feels like stepping back in time. World famous for an old train that passes down the middle of its main street and for its Sky Lantern Festival, visitors to Taiwan flock to Shifen in hope of decorating and releasing their own lantern into the sky for … Continue reading Admiring Glowing Lanterns and Roaring Waterfalls in Shifen, Taiwan
3 Can’t Miss Night Markets in Taipei
A GUIDE TO NIGHT MARKETS IN TAIPEI Going to Taiwan and not eating at a street market is like going to Paris and not seeing the Eiffel Tower, or heading to the big apple for the first time and skipping Times Square or the Empire State Building. Some things are just iconic. Calling night markets … Continue reading 3 Can’t Miss Night Markets in Taipei
8 Cafes for Ace Coffee in Taipei
A GUIDE TO THE BEST COFFEE IN TAIPEI Finding the cutest cafes and best cold brew in any place I visit? On brand. Taipei was no exception. Although I only had a week in the city, and unquestionably, drank way more bubble tea than coffee while there, I also managed to fit in plenty of … Continue reading 8 Cafes for Ace Coffee in Taipei
The Biggest Travel Mistakes I Made in 2019
Every year, I reflect on the trips I’ve taken, the places I’ve been, and what I’ve learned. Often, the things I’ve learned fall into the 'life lessons' realm more so than information I’ve learned about a new place, something I’ve experienced, or a cultural nuance I’ve discovered. More than ever, in 2019, I felt the … Continue reading The Biggest Travel Mistakes I Made in 2019