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By Lucy I’ve started moisturizing. You may read that and think, as in some kind of new Korean moisturizer, and you would be wrong. Yes, and I promise you I’m not lying, for the first 30 years of my life my skincare routine consisted of washing my face with my bodywash in the shower. To…
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By Lucy Just kidding. I just love the song. I’ll finish writing the next couple of posts, I promise. But I’m knackered. The flight home was uneventful. I arrived at Calgary on time and spent the night at the home of a Soroptimist who made me a steak dinner and offered me French toast for…
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By Lucy Marco’s replacement arrived while I was away, a limey named Danny. He’s from Sheffield, skinny and tattooed and a vagabond who’s been travelling across Asia for two years and is about ready to admit he’s too broke to keep going. I made the mistake of addressing him with a flirtatious “hey Danny” and…
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I am at the Soroptimist conference in Korea. I haven’t slept properly in a week, I have a con cold again, I twisted my ankle dancing with a broken shoe… So this week’s post will be late!
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By Lucy Post-script 1: northern Ontario is on fire again, to the surprise of no one with more than 2 brain cells to rub together, which is to say, the Americans are very surprised. I find myself more annoyed this time around, seeing people in Barrie and Toronto complain about it being smokey. Back home,…
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By Lucy Some people know Taiwan as Formosa. The Portuguese called it that as they sailed merrily on by, and they had some small ports here, but they never really “colonized” the island. It means “beautiful island” and it is indeed beautiful. Me and Jinn had made a rough plan to go to a morning…
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Lucy chronicles her recent experiences while traveling and volunteering in Taiwan. She describes the decision to discontinue her website, challenges with her lodging conditions, and struggles with sleep. Her interactions with locals and cultural explorations, such as visiting the dragon boat festival, Jiufen, and Keelung, showcase the natural beauty of Taiwan.
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Lucy recounts exploring Taipei, and attending a Rotary conference. She reflects on cultural differences, personal relationships, and her journey of acclimatization in a new environment.
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Lucy experiences a chaotic travel week across the Philippines, grappling with busy itineraries and unexpected connections. She journeys through Baguio and Buscalan, encounters local culture, and undergoes traditional tattooing. After reflecting on her experiences and the challenges faced, she heads to Sagada, seeking adventure before concluding her trip in the Philippines.
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