Hey, I'm Van!

I’m a twenty-something year old who became lost in the routine of the American Dream. I’ve decided to put it all on the line, live my dream of traveling and figure out what I’m doing in life with each step abroad.
Join me as I share interesting encounters, photos and musings. I will also be learning many traveling lessons the hard way, so I've turned all these experiences into helpful guides to make your trips easier.

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Kyaukme Protests Led By Monks

Protests in Kyaukme

It’s funny where life takes you. I started this as a travel blog, and during my travels I went to Myanmar and visited a little town by the name of Kyaukme. During my time there, […]

Taiwan: Mandatory Cuteness. A Look At The Taipei Pet Show

Just here for the dog pics? Just scroll all the way down. Cuteness. It’s the order of the day. A country under constant military alert due to threats from China. The cities themselves are full […]

Taiwan During The Height of Corona

It turns out life is full of unintended consequences. One plans a trip before a pandemic gets declared, one goes on that said trip and one ends up stuck in a country when borders close. […]

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