I've been pretty bad about writing lately, mostly because lately it's just been life as normal in Taipei! My school had our big performance extravaganza at the end of May (I was even coerced into singing a song... but I guess it didn't take much persuading), summer camp started at the beginning of July, and …
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Trip to Okinawa
When I was 12 years old, my parents, sister, aunt, uncle and I traveled to Okinawa, a small island off the southern coast of mainland Japan. My father and aunt were both born there, as my grandfather was stationed on Okinawa following WWII (and there's still a large US military base there today). When I …
Taiwan… again
I knew when I first went to Spain that I might be backing myself into a corner. I wanted to stay in Europe indefinitely, but the Schengen countries don't make that easy. Most countries in Europe are part of the Schengen Area, which allows them to have open boarders. You don't get your passport checked …
Day trip: Petra
When I started looking for destinations that would make convenient half-day trips to make use of my free mornings, Petra, the first stop on the train that runs from Manacor, was obviously on my list, in large part because of its proximity. It's an attractive yet sleepy little town without a whole lot in terms …
Day trip: Valldemossa
I could do without all but the first week of snow in New England (it's nice to have a taste of winter wonderland before the drudgery of shoveling sets in), but there's no denying that Fall in New England is something special, no matter which side of the pumpkin spice debate you fall on. Since …
Day trip: Sineu
One of the benefits of au pairing for school-age kids is that I don't work until they get out of school, which means that if I can get my butt in gear in the morning, I have plenty of time to explore Mallorca! One of the first places I visited on my host family's recommendation …
City Break: Santiago de Compostela
One of the best things about being in Europe is convenient, weekend travel. Or, as they're known here, "city breaks." Want to get away for a few days? Jump on a train or book a 30 Euro flight to a neighboring country or city. Without the plethora of budget airlines that Europe boasts (though they …
Where is Home?
When I was 20 years old and studying abroad in Vienna, I traveled with my friends to Turkey for spring break (not the most quintessential spring break vacation, but in addition to history, culture, food, and hiking, it was full of plenty of beaches and beers). Naturally, we often found ourselves talking about home. Meaning …
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Boston in Photos
I honestly hadn't thought much (at all) about Boston's visual appeal before I moved here, so I was pretty surprised to realize that it's actually a gorgeous city! The architecture is incredible, whether it's historical or modern, and I find myself constantly taking pictures. Maybe I'm just still adjusting from two years spent in Taipei, …