Chow Down in Taipei – The Top 5 Eats

Chow Down in Taipei – The Top 5 Eats

When you visit Taipei, one of the first things that will hit you is the cornucopia of food establishments everywhere you turn! There are roadside stalls, fancy restaurants, meats on sticks, crazy dessert concoctions, a million cafes for the caffeine addicts, and everything in between. 

Exploring Taipei – Jiufen

Exploring Taipei – Jiufen

Taipei, Taiwan is a bustling city with tall skyscrapers, busy night markets, and beautiful temples, national monuments and museums. If you’re short on time and can only spend a couple of days in Taipei, it’s entirely possible to have a taste of Taiwan’s gorgeous natural 

Tips for Solo Women Travelers

Tips for Solo Women Travelers

When I read travel articles or blogs, it feels like most of them feature extremely brave, extremely adventurous people who are up for anything from bungee jumping, partying with strangers at the beach at 3 am to riding a motorcycle in Mumbai, etc. They make 

Fall into Florence

Fall into Florence

If you’re thinking of booking an autumn trip and you’re not sure where to go, Florence Italy is one of the most magical and inspirational destinations you will ever visit. I’ve been obsessed with Italian food all my life and finally made my way to Italy 

Five Delectable Farmers Markets around the World

Five Delectable Farmers Markets around the World

When I travel, one of the first things I research is where I can find good local restaurants and farmers markets. One of the best ways to really get to know a country is to taste their local fare and regional produce, and the best 

Experience Sevilla like a Local

Experience Sevilla like a Local

One of the most beautiful cities in Spain is Seville or Sevilla to Spanish speakers. Situated in the southeast region of Spain, it’s the capital of the Andalucia province. Sevilla is known for its gorgeous Moorish-influenced architecture, mouth-watering tapas, traditional flamenco music and dance, and beautiful 

Magically Montréal

Magically Montréal

Walking down the streets of Old Montréal, I had the Beauty & the Beast soundtrack playing in my head. People were saying “Bonjour” to one another as they walk on cobblestone streets past gorgeous old stone buildings. It was almost exactly like the Disney cartoon’s 

Road tripping Northern California: Napa Valley & Point Reyes

Road tripping Northern California: Napa Valley & Point Reyes

  Northern California is blessed with beautiful national parks, dramatic seashores and gorgeous vineyards. For visitors and residents alike, NorCal is the perfect place for a road trip because you can get from one point of interest to another in less than two hours. In 

Celebrating Quirkiness in Davis, Calif.

Celebrating Quirkiness in Davis, Calif.

I was out getting ice cream with my friend on a Thursday night when we came across a guy on a double-decker bicycle. The wheels are normal sized but he somehow attached another bike frame on top of a bicycle so he was sitting high above 

Five Favorite Local Haunts in Los Angeles

Five Favorite Local Haunts in Los Angeles

If you live or have lived in Los Angeles, you will understand that traffic can be a nightmare on most of the freeways, especially during rush hour. Locals tend not to venture too far away from home on the weekends so when they actually make