As promised here is a list of my top 5 favorite street food in Taiwan. I just want to mention that there was a cup of milk tea that was one of the most delicious things I have ever tasted.
In Defense of Traveling Alone (Or–A Love Letter to Those I Met)
I woke up at 2am to go to the bathroom which was located down the hall. I stumble out of the dark room, go to the bathroom, and stumble back. At the door I notice something. A note. Addressed to
Impromptu Chinese Lesson
You would think that living in China while learning Chinese means I get a lot of practice. In some ways I do (and I certainly could never learn the language if I didn’t live here) but in many ways, it
The Most Convenience Stores = The Most Convenient Place?
Taiwan has a dubious honor: being the place with the highest density of 7-11’s in the world, and the probable winner of the place with the most convenience stores in the world. (I don’t want to get all controversial and
Get Your Drool On–The Amazing Street Food of Taiwan
I have a lot to say about Taiwan but I have to get the most important thing out of the way first: food. Taiwan is known as one of the food capitals of Asia, second only to Singapore. It was
Want a Picasso? Special Price Just for You!
Ever wanted an oil painting of your dog? Or one of Dumbledore? Or some traditional calligraphy written by a master? How about a hand painted Vermeer? You can get all of that, and much, much more at the Da Fen
The Closest I'll Ever Get to Going to the Star Wars Cantina
It’s been called the The Ghetto at the Center of the World, the Unofficial African Quarter of Hong Kong and has been compared to the Star Wars Cantina where rough characters from all corners of the globe converge in an
A Walk Through Hong Kong's Outdoor Markets
One of the best things to do, when you go to a new place, is put on your walking shoes and go. There is no better way to learn about a place, and see unique sights, then by walking. One
Bad China Day
I know I’m pretty positive about living in China and for the most part I really do love it. But there is a thing that every foreigners has to deal with, and it’s called a Bad China Day. It’s a
Global Times or The Onion?
On the airplane I was given a copy of China’s Global Times to read. Within minutes I was giggling in my seat like a crazy person due to the total hilarity of the articles. About half of them easily would