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...]
Climbing Sri Lanka’s Ancient Rock Fortress: Sigiriya (Lion Rock)
Climbing ancient Sigiriya (Lion Rock), a key landmark of the country's Cultural Triangle, is an absolute-must for every Sri Lanka itinerary. It is one of only eight UNESCO World Heritage sites in the entire country, and, is an incredible example of how architecture can be … [Read more...]
Hiking Taiwan’s Most Amazing Trails: Taroko National Park
If there were a Taiwan bucket list, Taroko National Park is sure to be right at the top of that list. Taroko National Park 太魯閣國家公園 is the most renown of Taiwan's nine national parks. It's located just north of the vibrant blue waters of Hualien, a coastal city on the eastern … [Read more...]
2017 Travel Highlights
2017 was my most incredible year of travel yet. Over the last 365 days, I've ventured through 7 unique destinations across Asia, and, criss-crossed my way across the globe, back home to Canada for a short but sweet visit. I saw a whole lot of temples, ate a whole lot of … [Read more...]