Visiting Michelle in Den Haag!
I met Michelle back in October when I was in Rome. She was staying in the same room as me and we did some sight seeing together while I was there and got to know each other a bit. I found out that...
View ArticleAbhostel in Antwerp
I arrived in Antwerp late today and since there really wasn't anything to do by the time I got in to town, I just headed to my hostel and checked in. Thankfully there was internet in the room and I...
View Article2012...Taiwan...and Other Destinations Yet Unknown
Wow last year was a whirlwind and 2012 promises to bring a lot more traveling although definitely at a slower pace. I will be using Taiwan as my base of operations and will be doing quite a bit of...
View ArticleSo Many Unknowns Ahead
I have faced this decision many times in the past: whether to stay in Canada or to move back to Taiwan. It is extremely difficult because of several reasons. 1. While I have been to Taiwan on...
View ArticleThe Year of the Dragon is Upon Us!
On the first day of the New Year, which starts at Midnight, it is customary to give a red envelope which contains money and this is probably the part that people are most familiar with. Aside from...
View ArticleTried to Go Shopping...
So today I just needed to get something very minor: some hair bands. I know it is still Chinese New Year and everything so I expected that people would be out but I had absolutely no idea how insane...
View ArticleTHAT'S the Steam Engine?!
Today I decided to be a farmer for a day. Ok. For a few minutes. I'm sure I could have done more work pulling radishes out of the ground but my Uncle said that some of them might need two more weeks...
View ArticleEDA World
Who knew there could be a small scale Las Vegas right here in Taiwan? EDA World is tucked away in some mountains of southern Taiwan by Kaoshiung and is a master planned city of sorts. It has its own...
View ArticleWant to Learn English...But How?
What is the best way to learn English, you ask? This not an easy question to answer, and perhaps my view on the subject is a bit biased since English is my mother language. However, I may be able to...
View ArticleNeed a Place to Stay While in Egypt? Check Out Villa Ashara!
If you ever head out to Egypt, you'll definitely want to check out Sharm el-Sheikh. Sometimes referred to as "the City of Peace" (so named because of the many peace conferences held in Sharm...
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