What better way to end a year than talking about food! In my last post, I highlighted some of the most memorable moments of 2015. I had to leave food out because it was getting too, too long. Now that this is a separate post, I thought hard about how to structure this… whether to list my favorite meals, to do a recap in superlatives, etc. In the end, I thought it’d be most interesting to talk about my top…
Best (and Worst) of 2015: Travel Edition
I know I said “see you next year” in my last post, but then I realized that I don’t actually have holiday plans and these days are pretty much just like any other normal days for me, so I got the motivation to put together a “look back on 2015” type post. So here was my year in superlatives! (You’ve probably already seen most of these pictures in previous posts but it’s still nice to have all my most memorable…
Wanderful Christmastime (illustration)
Well, it’s that time of the year again. That time when trees get decked out in lights, stockings get hung, presents are wrapped, and Lady Liberty trades her copper gown and spiky crown for a Santa robe and hat. ;) I’m loving the festive atmosphere here in Taipei, though word is that the people don’t actually celebrate it (they don’t even get the day off of work). They just like to decorate for it. So I’m not expecting any special celebrations…
October 2015 travel re-cap: aka. why I didn’t like Japan
Trying to somewhat catch up on these re-caps before the year’s over! October started off with me having finally arrived in Japan after a frustrating 48 hours in transit, and then promptly falling ill due to said journey, but it was all well and good because I was on the road with D again. The first thing I thought when D picked me up at the train station was “wow, he’s a lot smaller than I remember.” Even though we…
A sampling of Chaozhou cuisine
After visiting the famous Chaozhou bridge, we headed through the old city gate and entered the Old Town area. We walked around a bit, occasionally popping into shops to take a look at the local handicrafts. The day was brutally hot and humid, even for the locals. So it wasn’t before long that we decided to seek refuge indoors – somewhere that we can sit for a bit and fill our tummies, and most importantly, somewhere with air conditioning. The…
Of pavilions and little wooden boats: a walk across Chaozhou’s ancient bridge
Since this blog is still foremost a travel blog, I guess I should get back to sharing some travel adventures, lest I lose whatever credentials I acquired as a travel blogger. :P I feel like I’m trying to get back into blogging with words (which are still scarce these days) and pictures (which I have too many of), so I’m just taking it easy today and sharing some of my favorite photos from Chaozhou.
14 gift ideas for the stylish traveler (an illustrated guide)
Happy Monday! Now that Thanksgiving is over, we can start to talk about Christmas, right? :) Buying gifts for travel girls may be a little tough. We don’t tend to put too much value in stuff. And there’s always the chance that we may not be able to take certain things with us given our limited luggage space. And contrary to what some blogs say, we do not want any random items involving maps or travel quotes. But don’t worry! I’m…
A hand lettered gratitude list (Thanksgiving 2015)
I’ve always loved the American tradition of Thanksgiving. This is perhaps the one holiday left that hasn’t fallen prey to materialism (Black Friday, however, is a different story). We don’t spend the weeks leading up to it stressed about finding gifts or the perfect outfit to wear. Instead, we show up for dinner only with our favorite recipes and our stretchiest pants. For the most part, Thanksgiving has remained true to its intention as a family holiday: a time to spend…
September 2015 travel re-cap: returning home
Let’s keep going with these re-caps… this one is a heavy one! September started off on a very high note. After a full month in the ICU department + recovery suite, my sister, Lena, was transferred out of the hospital and into a rehab center (on the very last day of August, I believe)! (Hello new readers! Read here if you have no idea what happened.) This put everyone in a good mood. Once in rehab, she progressed very fast – from…
An illustrated guide to packing for Taipei (fall/winter)
Since I’m still in a drawing obsession, I thought I’d illustrate a packing guide for Taipei, as this is where I’m settled for the rest of fall and into winter. (Mainly, I just wanted to draw some clothes and other girly things :P.) I think fall is a lovely time to visit Taipei (just make sure it’s past typhoon season!). The weather is cooler, there’s a nice breeze, and the sun is not so harsh. It’s still a bit humid,…
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