Taiwan Gave Me NT$5,000 for My Trip - Twice
Maybe this is part of why I love Taiwan. I already kept finding reasons to go back, and somehow it kept giving me a few extra ones.
Taipei, Taiwan · Travel date: March 2024
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Solo in Ho Chi Minh City: A Last-Minute Vietnamese Coffee Workshop
I do not need every hour planned, but having one structured, interactive activity gives the day an anchor. A workshop, class, walking tour, or group activity gives me somewhere to be, something to participate in, and an easy way to meet people without forcing it.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · Travel date: August 2025
Beyond Taipei: Sun Moon Lake
There was always another view of the lake around the next part of the road, so even the stretches between the actual sights felt like part of the day rather than just getting from one place to another.
Taiwan · Travel date: March 2025
Hiking South Korea’s Highest Mountain in Winter
I remember thinking, "I flew all the way here to turn back?" So I kept walking.
Jeju, South Korea · Travel date: December 2025
Hong Kong on a Budget: Hike to The Peak via Lung Fu Shan Morning Trail
... sometimes the budget option is not a lesser version of the experience.
Hong Kong · Travel date: December 2024
Gala Yuzawa Was Worth Getting Lost For
Japan’s trains are efficient. You might not be. Screenshot your route and leave extra time.
Japan · Travel date: February 10, 2025
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