Whenever I tell people that I travelled solo on India, their responses are always pretty much the same. “Weren’t you scared” “I’d love to see India but it’s too dangerous” I’d never travel to a place like that on…
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Masan, the town that I came to live in, is a small, industrial fishing port in one of the most Southern provinces of Korea. I originally came here because I saw it’s coastline location on google maps and imagined…
During our trip to Taiwan, we were lucky enough to experience Taipei not once, but twice. We returned to the vibrant, capital city after getting acquainted with the mountains of Taiwan at Taroko Gorge National Park. As we were coming back for…
It’s no secret that Veeran and I are partial to a wee hike every now and then. It’s been one of our favourite hobbies here in Korea and we have big plans to do lots of it on our…
“How do I get a job teaching English in South Korea?” This is one of the most common questions that I get asked by readers of my blog. It seems like a lot of people out there really want…
Our week in Taiwan seemed to come and go in a flash. Both Veeran and I have been excited to visit the country for a while, having heard great things from friends who had already been. As it was…
Ahhh, the Kerala Backwaters. If there is one stereotypical image of India’s tropical state of Kerala, these would be it. A trip on one of the famous houseboats that float down them can be found on most traveller’s bucket…
Savouring a Well-Spent, Practical Weekend in Hong Kong Hong Kong is a destination that I’ve always wanted to visit. As most of you know, I have a bit of a long running love affair with fast paced cities filled…
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Where to Stay in Taipei: Eight Elephants and Dreaming Dragons Hostel
Although our first trip to Taipei was a short one, we instantly felt like locals as we traversed around that city. We stayed at Eight Elephants and Dreaming Dragons in Shida, one of the less touristy parts of the…
It’s funny the things that you can learn about a new place in your first 24 hours of being there. When I’m on the move, I like to write down little observations about a new place and look back…
