Destinations
A list of all the particular destinations I hope to visit
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Isn’t London Just Like Your Hometown?
My introductions have become routine by now. It always begins with the long shot – “I’m from Wales.” When that inevitably fails, “I’m from the UK,” usually follows. If the person standing before…
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Miaoli: A Final Farewell to Taiwan
Here we are again, at the end of an extraordinary long-term adventure in an Asian country about to begin a new life somewhere else. In a matter of weeks, before we left Taiwan…
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Why Did I Move To London?
A few years back, I took the unprecedented leap of signing a year-long contract to work as an English teacher in China. Little did I expect that I would be spending the next…
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Sexy Ladies and Traditional Taiwanese Birthdays
The thing with travel is that you’ll find yourself realising that all people are the same. Children from America and China both whine to their mothers for more candy and young adults are…
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The 12 Best Things to See Around Sun Moon Lake
Most Taiwanese locals see Sun Moon Lake as the ultimate tourist destination! The awe-inspiring natural landscapes play host to a set of beautifully adorned temples and a small gathering of native indigenous tribes.…
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The 10 Best Highlights To See in Wulai
Welcome to the district of Wulai, a charming mountainous area in northern Taiwan that offers breathtaking natural scenery, cultural experiences, and a refreshing escape from the bustling city. Wulai is a popular destination…
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The 20 Strangest Chinese Superstitions
The mythical nation of China is one that’s steeped in ancient traditions and belief systems. As such, superstitions and the supernatural have played a role in the lives of Chinese citizens for centuries…
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The Ultimate Travel Guide: Taipei
Marking the capital of the industrial Taiwanese powerhouse, this modern, progressive city is known for more than just its night markets and temples. The city houses the cultural crucible of the nation and…
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The 20 Best Highlights To See in Kuala Lumpur
Many see Malaysia’s criminally underrated capital Kuala Lumpur as Asia’s melting pot. The cultural crucible has allowed for immense religious and ethnic tolerance and acceptance. Kuala Lumpur is a city blessed with its…
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What Is KTV? Asia’s Favourite Pastime
Who hasn’t spent an alcohol-fuelled evening in front of a run-down karaoke machine with a microphone in hand? Though this may be a once-in-a-blue-moon affair for us Westerners, for many countries in Asia,…
