How to end up half naked in Taiwan

My first ever “travel alone” trip was to East Asia and started in Taiwan. I was excited about the nature and the food that I had heard about from some Taiwanese people I knew as well as from Anthony Bourdain’s show. I was also looking forward to all the muscle guys. In my head it…

Why Taiwan?

This post is long overdue. I kept saying I would write it and I’m finally ready now to answer the nagging question that I am asked over and over by both friends and locals. Why did you keep going back? Yes of course the cute guys are part of it. The few friends I made…

That New Year’s Resolution

When most people I know make a New Year’s resolution, it’s typically along the lines of weight loss, focusing more on their career, or quitting smoking. This year mine was significantly different. After getting broken up with following a five year partnership, I was feeling restless. I wanted to feel alive. I wanted to do…