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Looking for the best Asian restaurants in the United States 9 Aug 2013 | 11:04 pm
I’m always on a quest for good Asian food and it’s hard to find authentic restaurants here in the states. Even though I’m close to Chicago and Chinatown — which means I don’t have to go too far for so...
The Backpacker’s Guide to Unprotected Wi-Fi 22 Jul 2013 | 05:52 pm
Here is a guest post by writer Rob Dionisio on the importance of being safe when using the internet while traveling. I hope many travel bloggers find this information helpful. As travelers we’re all ...
The road that led me to and from Taiwan 12 Jul 2013 | 09:50 pm
Somewhere, buried in the archives of this website, are pieces of the puzzle explaining why I went to Taiwan. There are also glimpses of the life I led there. But what exists on this site is just a mer...
The Ultimate Backpacker’s Destination 1 Jul 2013 | 05:39 pm
Guest post by Derin Clark, a writer, editor and blogger. Maybe it’s because its culture is different to our own. Or perhaps it’s because English isn’t a first, or even second, language. If could be t...
Glimpses of Asia 19 Jun 2013 | 01:50 am
Asia has always been fascinating to me. Though I’ve only been to a few countries in Asia, I’ve had some incredible experiences in those countries. In my opinion, Asia is much more exciting culturally ...
The evolution of a Taiwanese haircut and where to find an English speaking salon in Taiwan 31 May 2013 | 10:02 pm
I was recently recounting one funny Taiwan haircut incident to my mom and then realized how much I missed my old stylist, Eddie, who is the hair master at Mix & Match hair salon in Taipei. Though my f...
The road to Hehuan Mountain (Hehuanshan) 29 May 2013 | 01:50 am
One of my most unforgettable travel experiences while living in Taiwan was the day I drove up Hehuan Mountain for the first time. Hehuan Mountain, sometimes called “The Switzerland of Taiwan,” is loca...
Taiwan vs. the Philippines: the fishing incident 18 May 2013 | 07:35 pm
I was deeply saddened this week to learn of the latest issue between Taiwan and the Philippines, two countries I love. For those of you who aren’t aware, you can read a recent recap of the events here...
Stray dog emergency in Hsinchu, Please Help! 26 Apr 2013 | 10:23 pm
Attention everyone! PLEASE help the dogs of Taiwan. Apparently, sometime soon, the Hsinchu government will begin collecting stray dogs by using the trash collectors. It does not take a rocket scientis...
Crazy travel experiences: Part I 25 Apr 2013 | 02:20 am
Some of the most exciting times of my life took place while traveling. And also some of the weirdest (though sometimes fun as well). Here are five random crazy travel moments I’ve experienced. This o...
