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Home, Safe, and Hugging the Small Things

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Over the last few days, I’ve had more than ten different people tell me the exact same thing: “You are so lucky.”

And they’re right.

Looking back at my photos from Dubai, it feels like a lifetime ago. The city was vibrant and the memories are beautiful, but the greatest gift wasn’t the sights—it was the timing.

Getting home early, safe and sound, just before everything changed, is a blessing I don’t take lightly.

It’s easy to get caught up in the “hustle,” but hearing those words from so many friends has been a needed reality check.

Life is fragile, peace is a gift, and being “home” is something I will never again take for granted. ♥️

Busan Breather

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Day 1- Singapore> Busan

Spaland Centum City, Nasari Sikdang, Gwangalli Beach, Life Like Juok

Day 2- Obok, Cloud Mipo, Haeundae Blueline Park, Seongjong Beach, Mipojib, Haeundae Traditional Market

Day 3- Eggdrop, Solsot, Gwanggan, Lotte, Obanjang, Haeundae

Day 4- Busan> Singapore

Bada Maru, Super Matcha, Shinsegae

Reminiscing Taiwan

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Picture says it all.

Day 1- Shang Wen Brunch, Komeda Coffee, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, Da Dao Cheng Braised Pork Rice, Taipei 101, Florian, Ichiran

Day 2- Fu Hang Soy Milk, Shandao Temple, Huashan Creative Park, Simple Kaffa, Su Hang Dimsum Place, Ning Xia Night Market

Day 3- Chu Zuo Breakfast, Enroute to Taichung, Yi Zhong Street

Day 4- Blue Fairy Castle, Sun Moon Lake, Xuan Zang Temple, Qing Jing Farm, Feng Chia Night Market

Day 5- Shen Ji New Village, Come True Coffee, National Museum of Fine Arts, Wuwei Teahouse

Day 6- The Second Market, Forth Credit Union, Miyahara, National Museum of Nature Science, Blike, Ye Dumpling, Zhong Xiao Road Night Market, Party World

Day 7- Back to Taipei, Ximen Jinfeng Braised Pork Rice, Eighty-Eightea Ribansyo, Ximending, Da Lian Meng Baseball League

Day 8- Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen, Ximending

Day 9- Yong He Soymilk, Orange Shabu Shabu House

Perth Memories

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What are your favorite memories of the entire trip?

  • Finally meeting le BFF & her husband, they really took good care of me as if I am their daughter
  • Business class experience- some hiccups occurred. Didn’t get to my initial flight, but got upgraded instead
  • Pinnacles Desert- no cactus, no sand fox hehe
  • Stargazing at Hangover Bay. Managed to see Jupiter, Scorpio & Crux!
  • Daily dose of coffee, no disappointment so far. La veen’s the best!
  • Brunch at Zamia Cafe, King’s Park. Their pastries look damn good too!
  • Sunset moment at Surfer’s Point. Hope to watch it again with someone special 🙂
  • Jamming during road trips – some secondary school good memories
  • Countryside days at Margaret River- Airbnb place we chose was superb!
  • Cooked Aussie breakfast, Budae Jjigae & Chinese dinner to fix my Asian craving
  • Rottnest Island- Chu Bakery, meeting Quokka, wow-some bays, wonderful weather
  • Fremantle- Fremantle Market, tasty Brazilians BBQ, Fishing Harbor, Kailis Fishmarket Cafe, Bathers Beach
  • Swan Valley- Honey House & Sticky Spoon Cafe, Lavender Bistro & wine tasting at Sandalford Wineries

Something to look forward to after the trip:

  • Hiking trip in Perth/ road trip to Albany, Geraldton etc. next time
  • Le BFF wedding next year- both church wedding & banquet
  • Can’t wait to pop my Chardonnay, Moscato etc. bought from Margaret River & Swan Valley
  • Start grabbing sweaters and all for more Perth visit hehe
  • Campervan experience though I suck at driving 😦
  • Skydiving experience- it was canceled due to unpredictable weather. Better luck next time!
  • Inspired to work hard for my next trip, so pumped!

Some lessons learnt:

  • DO NOT underestimate spring weather (always bring thermal wear as back up)
  • DO NOT place your specs on bed (spoilt my specs of 5 years)
  • To brush up my driving skills for next year road trip
  • Bring facial masks for hydration (my face cracked and skin started peeling off)
  • Should have spaced out one luggage for my purchases, almost went overweight
  • Drink more water, I think I am getting sick 😦