Before I started traveling, I never thought of myself as an outgoing kind of person. I mean, I’m friendly, polite, and nice (most of the time, tooo nice for my own good). But I’m not naturally outgoing. I’m an introvert. I don’t just strike up conversations with strangers and I hate being the center of attention. So when I found myself on the road alone, I was really worried about being lonely all the time and hating traveling solo. I was…
Budget breakdown: 2 weeks in Dubai
How much does it cost to visit Dubai? I disclose my entire budget breakdown for 2 weeks in Dubai, as well as plenty of tips on how to do things cheaper! Don’t forget to also view my post on free or cheap things to do in Dubai! I know some people were interested to know how much stuff cost in Dubai and how I managed my budget. So here it is! In total, for a 2-week trip to Dubai, I spent…
Dubai on a budget! Free or cheap things to do
When I booked my visit for Dubai, I only had a few things I REALLY wanted to do: go on a desert safari/ride a camel (check) eat a fancy brunch (check) go to the top of the Burj Khalifa (check) When I got here, I quickly realized that Dubai is freaking expensive and all these things cost way more than I thought. Not to mention just general things like a cell SIM card and transportation. So I needed to save…
First time in Kuala Lumpur: where to stay, what to do, and where to eat
I thought it’s about time I wrote a post like this, now that I’ve been in Kuala Lumpur for almost a year (on and off). Over these months, I’ve had some friends visit, which requires me to brainstorm a list of things to do/eat for them. And some people who happen to find my blog also ask for suggestions. I’m by nooooo means an local expert, but so I don’t have to repeat myself over and over, I figured I’d put…
How to start freelancing on Upwork with no prior experience: real, practical tips
This is a long, lonnnng (3,500+ words) Part 2 to my post The Truth About Being a Freelance Writer. I know a lot of people are thinking of doing this but wondering how to start. This is just my experience and what I did. Freelancing is not easy and the money is not always stable. You have to be very self-motivated. Since I’m just starting, I use Upwork (previously Elance) to find jobs, and this could very frustrating. But I…
The truth about being a freelance writer: my thoughts and tips
I’ve been working as a freelance writer for 5 months now. I still feel pretty new to this whole thing, but I have gotten some interest in hearing about my experience. So I thought I’d write a (long, long) post with all my opinions and any tips I have to share. Hopefully, if you’re wondering whether to break out and try your hand at full-time freelancing, this will help you a bit. I’m not trying to persuade or dissuade anyone…
More gross, strange, and yummy things to eat in Taipei
If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you’ll have seen that I recently took a visa run to Taipei. I’m sure it’s no surprise that one of the reasons I picked Taipei is because I missed the food too much! I spent a glorious week stuffing my face with all my favorite foods, returning to my favorite vendors again and again. It wasn’t until after my trip that I realized that I didn’t exactly make the best use of…
[Taipei] What to eat at Linjiang (Tonghua) Night Market
Night markets are one of the most exciting aspects of Taipei culture. We live very close to the Linjiang Night Market – sometimes also called Tonghua – and it’s our go-to dinner spot. Even after dozens and dozens of visits, I’ve yet to tire of it, which is really saying something. Taipei has several night markets. During my time here so far, I’ve been to 6 of them, all unique in their own way. When I return (as I’m currently in…
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…
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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