02.04.2019

FAST FIVE: 5 Unique Things You Have To Do in Taiwan

In this edition of Fast Five: Eye hospitals, boba tea, and a unique massage.

Welcome to the Taiwan edition of Fast Five! In this new feature, I’ll talk about some of the most fun and interesting things that you can do in a specific country.

These things are meant to get a glimpse of Taiwan’s culture, food, and the local scene. I won’t go into a wall of text explaining each of the things (that’s why it’s called the Fast Five!) but there’s just enough detail for you to decide if you want to check it out – and if so, I’ve provided all of the info so you don’t have to spend hours Googling. ;)

Can’t wait to see what’s inside? Here’s a mini table of contents of things that I’ll be talking about today:

1. Boba-making class
2. Knife Massage
3. Tea Plantation + Ceremony
4. Cat village
5. Ice cream in Eye Hospital

Let’s check out the rest!

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01.17.2019

17 Things You NEED To Know Before Traveling to the Maldives: What To Do (And Not To Do!)

THE BEST MALDIVES TRAVEL TIPS

For many travelers, the Maldives is an elusive destination that has so many stereotypes: it’s a hard to reach country only for the super-rich who can afford to stay in overwater villas – but that’s not true (at all)! There are so many misconceptions about the Maldives, and I want to set them straight.

I created this post about the best Maldives travel tips because there was such a lack of information when I was planning my trip. I wanted to make sure other travelers could feel comfortable before they visit the country.

You might be wondering, Why is there a lack of information? That’s because the Maldives is fairly new to tourism – it opened its doors for tourists in the 1970s by creating villa resorts, and regular guesthouses only became legal 10 years ago! Tourism simply hasn’t caught up to the level of other major island destinations, like Bali or the Dominican Republic, which means it’s the perfect time to visit.

So without further ado, here’s everything you need to know before traveling to the Maldives — from travel advice, what to do, and what to avoid in the Maldives. Let’s check it out!

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05.10.2017

95 BEST Books About San Francisco – Must Read Books if you Love SF

Nikita Khrushchev called it the most beautiful city in the United States, while Ashleigh Brilliant noted that “there may not be a heaven, but there is San Francisco.” Anthony Bourdain said that anyone who doesn’t have a great time in San Francisco is pretty much dead to him.

But the best way to sum it up is through Rudyard Kipling’s quote: “San Francisco has only one drawback – it’s hard to leave.” And it’s true!

One of my favorite ways to ‘travel’ without actually buying a plane ticket is to read books about that place. Get wrapped up in a juicy fiction novel, flip through the photos of a coffee table book … heck, you can even get lost on the streets of a tourist guide (hey there, Lonely Planet!) or fill in the blanks of a coloring book. Continue reading →