In four years of travelling, I have had my fair share of adventures, drama, heartbreaks, insanity, and what-not. If you asked me when I started if I would do this for long term, I probably would have said, 'no'. But with the joys come my fair share of loneliness, and you want to know what I hate most about travelling?…
A few days ago I had a sudden urge to eat pancakes and apple pie. But where? I was in the middle of Mexico City, and I do not think that I could get it really good in this part of the world. So guess what? I went to the nearest grocery store, and got myself the ingredients to make my very own pancakes with apple pie filling.…
Before I came to Mexico, I had a vague idea of what it was like: drug cartels, corruption, traffic, non-drinkable water, and femicide. Well, these were the things that the media have shown us. Heck, these were things that my family and friends said Mexico was like. Inevitably, these were ideas that I was lead to believe Mexico was.…
Will I ever find love again? This is a question that I ask myself constantly. It has been nearly three years since my last ‘real’ relationship. For sure, I have dated…well, tried to date in those three years. But as soon as a date ends, and we bid each other adieu, I cannot help but think to myself that I will never find love again. Is it just…
Now I have travelled to four different continents, and more than 15 countries, but Latin America just seems too far. Originally, I come from Asia and from my home continent, Latin America is probably one of the furthest places I can ever go to. The thought of the distance bothers me, but a girl’s got to do what a girl’s got to do...…
A few weeks ago, I remembered a co-worker of mine telling me how shocked he was when the EMS had come to our work placed when there had been an accident. Unimpressed, I said, “Why?” “Because there was going to be blood everywhere. Besides, ambulances and hospitals in general give me the creeps. Are you not scared?” I said, “No.”…
No, I am not suicidal. I just needed to clarify and get it out there, because I do get called that a lot. To be quite honest, I do not think that that word is even in my personal vocabulary. So, all is well. As for being brave, if wanting change and wanting to see the world and wanting to be a better person is considered 'brave'. Then,…
As much as I love living abroad, there are also some cons to it. Yes, living in New York has been quite a dream--challenging, but still a dream. I have worked so hard to get here, and prior to this moment were countless years of dreaming about what it would feel actually be here.…
I read a quote once that said, “Children don’t hear us. They imitate us.” Because, you see, children don’t really listen to what we tell them. Instead, they’d mimic us. They don’t care what you say, what they’ll notice is what you do. That’s the simple truth.…
During my most recent trip to Thailand, I had the privilege of learning how to cook some of Thailand’s traditional dishes. Of course, this included my favourite; Thai Papaya Salad. Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy was so gracious to welcome me into their kitchen and teach me how to cook their country’s dishes. Thai Cuisine is, most definitely, in the top three of my favourite cuisines in the world.…