Photo by Streetwindy on Pexels.com Hi, folks! Earlier this year, I made it my goal of reading more-- not only that, but I also aimed to read books from different parts of the world, to push myself to find works from authors I wouldn't have otherwise found or let alone have been interested in reading. … Continue reading 12 Travel Books I Read in 2024
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Hello, hello! I'm a bit overdue for a "Life Update," with the last one from last year's fall. Since the previous update, I've seen a few changes in my life, although nothing too drastic compared to the previous year. Much of 2024, I would say, was really about working on internal stuff (i.e. mental health) … Continue reading Life Update #18: New Hobby, Lots of Travel, and Mental Health Update
Hi all, This week's post is a bit different from my usual travel content, as today, November 6th, is the day following a watershed presidential election in the United States. Similar to 2020's tumultuous election (and in the middle of a global pandemic), this year's was fraught with tension and plenty of doubt, as many … Continue reading 2024 US Elections: THE RESULTS
Golden Gate Bridge (March 2024) San Francisco is both a city and county, located on a peninsula in northern California. While the city is small and compact, it's also part of a larger conglomeration that's known as the Bay Area, and it's especially known for being close to the tech industry, aka Silicon Valley. Made … Continue reading 72 Hours in San Francisco: Things to See and Do
Taiwan is a country that isn't on many traveler's radar: situated just off the southeastern coast of China, it's a small, but beautiful island-nation that's home to 24 million people and some of the best combination of city and nature to keep one busy exploring it all. Taiwan has been a strategic point for centuries, … Continue reading Top 10 Taiwanese Dishes You Need to Try