Destination: El Calafate, Argentina (A Foodie Adventure– PART 2)

Wandering El Calafate (November 2022) I had a wonderful time visiting the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier the day prior whilst in El Calafate-- however, it was time for a break. Considering that I had been traveling non-stop since arriving in Argentina a week-and-a-half before, I needed a "day off" to slow down, do laundry, and … Continue reading Destination: El Calafate, Argentina (A Foodie Adventure– PART 2)

Destination: Ushuaia, Argentina (Hiking and Canoeing in the Tierra del Fuego– PART 1)

Tierra del Fuego National Park (November 2022) Ushuaia ("oo-SWAI-uh") is the southernmost city of Argentina, and in the world. It’s no wonder, then, that it’s nicknamed “The End of the World.” Home to about 100,000 residents, it originated as a penal colony before becoming a tourist hub not just for the scenic Tierra del Fuego … Continue reading Destination: Ushuaia, Argentina (Hiking and Canoeing in the Tierra del Fuego– PART 1)

Destination: Buenos Aires, Argentina (Tango Tour, Bookstores, and Empanadas– PART 2)

El Ateneo bookstore (November 2022) (for Part 1 of Buenos Aires, read here) After a visit to Recoleta Cemetery and some heavenly gelato, I wasn't ready to return to my hotel just yet. I headed to my next stop: El Ateneo Grand Splendid (or "El Ateneo," for short). My airport transfer guide from the night … Continue reading Destination: Buenos Aires, Argentina (Tango Tour, Bookstores, and Empanadas– PART 2)

Guest post: The Best of Taiwan: Night Markets (夜市)

I wrote a guest post for my dear blogging friend, Tanja from The Red Phone Box Travels, in which I highlight a distinctive (and delicious) part of my Taiwanese culture. Give it a read! 😊 Night markets are a ubiquitous affair in Taiwan: opened from sunset to sunrise, these are the places to gather to … Continue reading Guest post: The Best of Taiwan: Night Markets (夜市)

Destination: Buenos Aires, Argentina (24-Hour Flight, City Tour, and Incredible Gelato– PART 1)

Plaza de Mayo (November 2022) Argentina had been on my bucket list for years, and it finally came to fruition last November. With the world opened up to travel following the worst of the COVID pandemic, I decided to just go for it and began planning my trip as early as August. After consulting with … Continue reading Destination: Buenos Aires, Argentina (24-Hour Flight, City Tour, and Incredible Gelato– PART 1)