Ah, Taiwan, one of Asia's best kept secrets. When I tell people I live in Taiwan, a lot of times I'll get a blank stare or the response, "so what's Thailand like?" Sure, it is undoubtedly one of the lesser talked about places in Asia, often overlooked by the wild full moon … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka’s Lipton’s Seat: A Cup of Tea With an Incredible View
Here's a little dose of tea history from a coffee drinker who pretends to know more about history than she really does. In 1890, THE Sir Thomas Lipton of Lipton Tea, travelled to Sri Lanka (at the time, Ceylon) and bought up a whopping 5,500 acres of land sprawling over the … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka’s Best Elephant Safari: Kaudulla National Park
If there's any place in the world to see elephants in the wild, Sri Lanka's surely it. While driving along the country's beautiful, rural roads, you might be lucky enough to spot these mighty giants slowly crossing or hanging out on the side of them. I saw three in just one week … [Read more...]
The World’s Most Beautiful Train Ride: Kandy to Ella
No trip to Sri Lanka would be complete without taking the world's most beautiful train ride. The journey by train from Kandy to Ella is seriously, jaw-dropping amazing. The old, slow and steady train winds through towering green mountains, lush tea fields, picturesque villages, … [Read more...]
Taiwan’s Colourful Rainbow Village
Psychedelic patterns, bold colours, and imaginative illustrations camouflage the dark history of Taiwan's once military dependents' village, now known as Rainbow Village. I'm no Taiwanese history buff, but I'll give the story of Rainbow Village a shot. After the … [Read more...]
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