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Cómo me convertí en influencer de viajes? / How

I’m sorry for the things I said when I wasn’t

I’m sorry for the things I said when I wasn’t taking a bath 🛁 ☺️
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Lamento las cosas que dije cuando no estaba tomando mi baño de burbujas 🛁 ☺️
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My Asian Racism Story. How I experience racism gro

My Asian Racism Story. How I experience racism growing up as half Asian - half Latin in Latin America
and how this was part of my faultSorry the video is in Spanish. I wanted to create more awareness about this problem in Latin America who is lacking more understanding about this problem.Ever since I was a kid I experienced racism until last year. I can’t explain the amount of times of being a teenager to my mid 20’s I looked in the mirror and looked myself thinking: I wish I had more round eyes, or white skin. All related to the #asianhate experiences I had growing up in Latin America. I never understand why some kids in my school were always making fun of me pulling their eyes or inventing Chinese words. Making jokes about Asian cultures and saying we eat all kinds of weird staff. To then reggaeton culture making songs that become popular that were insulting to Asians.Still today many people in Latin America refer to any kind of Asian “Chinos” like is something completely normal and it’s actually VERY WRONG. Judging all kinds of Asians just because of their eyes shape should not be something ANYONE should do. Today many people I know, friends, and families, still refer to me as “La China”. Been called “la China” is as insulting like calling someone “black” and this is something we NEED to CHANGE in Latin America.Part of this is my fault because I NEVER corrected people in Latin America who referred to me like this. I ALWAYS stayed quiet and put my head down, letting people judge me because of my eyes shape.When I was a kid/teenager I felt ashamed of my Asian roots because of all the bullying I suffered. Then jokes changed when I become an adult and older because suddenly being Asian was “exotic” and “sexy” So, somehow I felt the society was accepting me (completely wrong from my side)I’m extremely heartbroken with all the #antiasianhatecrimes happening around the world. Imagine what is living with fear? Fear of going out of your house because someone may kill you because of the shape of your eyes! In what world are we living? @asianamericancollectiveContinue in the first comment#asiaticos #asiáticoslatinoamericanos #latinoamérica #racismoenlatinoamerica

Wishing to be back traveling around Hualien but in

Wishing to be back traveling around Hualien but in reality I’m packing my life in 3 suitcases and 4 boxes because I’m moving again 📦🙈 Yep, today is been 6 months since I moved to Taiwan and this is my third time moving. Finding apartments in Taipei is a nightmare 🤭The good thing is that I finally found one which I love. With lots of natural light and way much bigger. I even have a extra room for when anyone wants to come visit me (if I don’t convert it into a walking closet😂)
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Deseando regresar a este momento cuando estaba viajando al este de Taiwán, pero en realidad estoy en mi apartamento empacando mi vida en 3 maletas y 4 cajas por que me mudo de nuevo 📦🙈 Hoy cumplo 6 meses de mudarme a Taiwán y es la tercera vez que me mudo. Buscar apartamentos acá es una pesadilla.Lo bueno es que creo que me quedaré en este por un buen tiempo ya que tiene mucha luz natural y es mucho más grande. Incluso tengo una habitación extra para cuando alguien quiera venir a visitarme (si no la convierto en un walking closet 😂)
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Swipe ➡️ Read | Share 9 things you should kno

Swipe ➡️ Read | Share
9 things you should know before moving to TaiwanAny foreigners or locals that will like to contribute to this list please feel free to do so☺️
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9 cosas que debes de saber antes de mudarte a TaiwánCualquier extranjero o local que desee contribuir a esta lista, bienvenido sea😊1. Buscar apartamento es una pesadilla: todo es súper pequeño, sin luz natural, la cocina es mínima (la gente casi no cocina en casa) y los muebles son anticuados. La mayoría de los edificios se ven súper viejos por fuera pero por dentro es otra cosa.2. El clima es impredecible: el clima puede cambiar dramáticamente en un día. También tiene muchos tifones y temblores!3. Es un paraíso: el transporte es increíble en menos de dos horas podrás estar en una ciudad metropolitana, en la playa, en las montañas, lagos o bosques.4. El Internet es pésimo: tengo 5 meses acá y todavía no encuentro un café decente. Taiwán se enorgullece de ofrecer +5,000 conexiones gratis alrededor del país pero la cantidad no es lo mismo que calidad.5. La gente es súper amigable: los Taiwaneses son probablemente las personas más amigables que conocerás. Sin conocerte tratarán de ayudarte al máximo, es parte de su cultura y ellos esperarían que hagas lo mismo cuando ellos visiten tu país!6. Es súper barato: ya sea que vivas o estés de visita, Taiwán es súper barato. En comparación con otros países de Asia sudeste, Taiwán es más caro pero definitivamente más barato de Japón, Korea del sur y Hong Kong!7. Es súper seguro: es el mejor lugar para perder tu billetera por que la gente es súper honesta y casi no hay crimen.8. Rentar un carro es súper caro: los precios no bajan de 80$ el día sin incluir el seguro. Solo necesitarás rentar carro si quieres explorar lugares súper remotos.9. Cielo vegetariano: empecé a ser vegana hace 3 meses y la verdad pensé que iba a sufrir siendo vegana en Asia y es completamente lo opuesto. Una de las religiones principales en Taiwán es el budismo por ende hay muchas opciones veganas y vegetarianas.

Should I eat stinky tofu?I have been in Taiwan

Should I eat stinky tofu?I have been in Taiwan for 5 months and one of the things I LOVE the most is exploring night markets. However someone told me that is not the authentic real experience if I haven’t tried the #1 thing: stinky tofu 🙈 I mean I love tofu but I hate and can’t stand the smell of the stinky version. I don’t know how people do it lol!? I actually heard that it doesn’t taste as bad. So, maybe I should give it a shot? 🤔 Thoughts?
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¿Crees que debería probar el famoso tofu comer apestoso (sticky tofu) de Taiwan?He estado en Taiwán durante 5 meses y una de las cosas que más AMO son los mercados nocturnos. Sin embargo, alguien me dijo que no he hecho la experiencia auténtica si no he probado lo que todos compran al ir a un mercado nocturno: el famoso tofu apestoso 🙈 Yo amo el tofu pero odio y no puedo soportar el olor. No tengo la mejor idea de ¿cómo hace la gente acá? De hecho, escuché que no sabe tan mal. Entonces, tal vez sea algo que pueda hacer, ¿que opinan?
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#taiwannightmarket #台湾夜市 #iseetaipei #taiwangram #taiwanphoto #taiwan🇹🇼 #stinkytofu #kaohsiungcity #kaohsiungtrip #kaohsiungtravel #taiwaneats #高雄市 #nightmarketfood #shilinnightmarket #asiatravel #asianexperience

DESLIZA➡️ - GUARDA - COMPARTE - MANDA esta pub

DESLIZA➡️ - GUARDA - COMPARTE - MANDA esta publicación con tus amigos, amistades, conocidos, familiares, inclusive a tus amigos asiáticosA las personas asiáticas, sientansen libres de unirse a esta conversación y expresar sus opiniones!A las personas no asiáticas sean conscientes de este problema y traten de cambiar esto de ahora en adelante. Educarnos sin importar la edad es algo que nos ayudará a ser mejores humanos. Nunca es tarde para cambiar nuestra forma de pensar si esto contribuirá a abordar el problema que existe en Latinoamérica.
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Espero que esta guía pueda ayudarlos a entender el por qué esta palabra puede ser ofensiva. Es importante hablar del tema en casa, con sus familias, amigos, en redes sociales por que esto ya se salió de las manos y puede empeorar si no se toman acciones ahorita.La comunidad asiática ahorita es el target de mucha gente por que piensan que “somos un virus”. Los asiáticos en Estados Unidos tienen miedo de salir de sus casas por que son atacados físicamente como verbalmente. Un anciano de 84 años de Tailandia falleció después de haber sido atacado. Han habido muchísimos incidentes recientes preocupantes ante los asiáticos. El racismo a nuestra raza está creciendo cada día más y es algo que tenemos que parar.Si alguien de tu familia, comunidad, círculo de amigos dice “el virus chino” ACTÚA y corrígelos por qué esto NO ESTÁ BIEN! La palabra correcta es COVID-19!
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#wearenotavirus #asianlivesmatter #asianpride #racismo #racismoasiatico #noalracismo #racismagainstasians #asianarehuman #antiasianracism #veryasian
#includeasiansinyouractivisim #asianactivism

Reality vs Expectation - Valentine’s Edition ❤

Reality vs Expectation - Valentine’s Edition ❤️ Hope this day and everyday is full of love for you. Happy Valentine’s Day!First Vday with a boyfriend in a very long time and was excited to spend time with Gokhan. However I knew from December that I might spend this day alone because he needed to go back to San Francisco to take care of an emergency. I'm sharing how he surprised me this day☺️This is an appreciation post to the best boyfriend in the world. Even from a distance he still treats me like a princess! Thank you for the amazing flowers mi amor 😻 I can’t wait to see you soon, jump all around you like a little monkey and never let you go!New relationship rule: we cannot spend more than 2 days apart of each other. If one has to travel, we both go together😬☺️ Te amo❤️
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Realidad vs Instagram-Edición de San Valentín ❤️ espero que hoy y todos los días estén lleno de mucho amor para dar y recibir. Feliz Día de SV!Es mi primer SV con novio después de mucho tiempo pero sabía que este día la iba a pasar sola ya que Gokhan tenía que viajar de emergencia a USA. Les cuento cómo me sorprendió en mis stories.Mensaje de agradecimiento al mejor novio del mundo! Incluso desde la distancia, ¡todavía me trata como a una princesa! Gracias por las flores mi amor 😻No puedo esperar a verte pronto para brincar encima tuyo como una monita🐒 y nunca te dejarte ir!Nueva regla de la relación: no pueden pasar más de dos días sin que estemos juntos y si ino tiene que viajar ambos viajamos juntos😬☺️ Te amo❤️
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#expectiationvsreality #valentines2021❤️ #valentinesdayroses #valentinessurprise #bloodyvalentine #realityvsinstagram

CONFESSION TIME:🇬🇧Until my mid 20s, I was

CONFESSION TIME:🇬🇧Until my mid 20s, I was always embarrassed of being Asian🇪🇸Hasta la mitad de mis 20 siempre me sentí avergonzada de mis raíces asiáticas (Español en el primer comentario)
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Growing up as a Latin-Asian in Central America always felt like I didn't belong there, even though I was born in Costa Rica. When people asked me where I was from, I always responded "I'm Costa Rican and I live in Panama". Everyone would get confused and say "You look Indian-Asian, not from CR or Panama".I never talked about this before. Panama is my home and I’m so grateful to have lived in that beautiful country. But spending most of my teenager years in Panama always made me feel ashamed about being Asian.I hated when people referred to me as “La China” since I had Asian looking eyes. I know some people don’t even realize that is offensive and they still call me that.The Asian community in Panama is big. And the reggaeton culture is also big. Back in the days, a few reggaeton artists had hit songs offensive to the Asians. I remember everyone in Panama (even my closest friends) loved them. The songs were catchy but they were also offensive.A few examples:
“China pasa mi vuelto” by Burrel
“Disque Yeye son made in Taiwan” By Sargento EspinozaAnyone from Panama can relate. I remember every time that I went out with my friends and I heard the beginning of the songs, I would hide in the bathroom until the song ended.Now that the movement of #standforasians is happening, I thought that this is a good opportunity for me to confess this. Asian racism always existed but was never covered in the media like other racism problems. Especially since last year, it’s alarming to see how it increased thanks to Trump who called Covid the “Chinese virus”.It mades me SICK people who think this way. If anyone has Asian friends, whether they are mixed race or not, please acknowledge what the Asian community has been going through around the world. Please share more about this problem than turning a blind eye!
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#wearenotavirus #asianlivesmatter #asianpride #asianpride #racismagainstasians #asianarehuman #antiasianracism #veryasian

Love during a pandemic?🤔. Out of 7 billion peop

Love during a pandemic?🤔. Out of 7 billion people, 195 countries, in the middle of a world pandemic we both decided to move to Taiwan the same year. Crazy right!? And in less than 2 months we found each other!I know why my plans of moving to Taiwan in 2019 never worked out, why I got stuck in Japan for 7 months and why only then I moved to Taiwan. It was YOU. All the signs led me to YOU! I feel incredibly lucky to find this unique and strong connection with you. It’s crazy to think that many people spend years trying to find this unique connection with someone and I found you when I was least expecting. Even with all of our ups and downs I wouldn’t change a thing about us. I love learning everyday about each other. Happy 3rd month anniversary mi amor❤️
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¿Amor durante una pandemia? 🤔De 7 billones de personas, 195 países, en medio de una pandemia mundial, ambos decidimos mudarnos a Taiwán el mismo año. Loco, ¿verdad? ¡Y en menos de 2 meses nos encontramos!Sé por qué mis planes de mudarme a Taiwán en 2019 nunca funcionaron, por qué me quedé atrapada en Japón durante 7 meses para luego tomar la decisión de mudarme a Taiwán. Fuiste tú. ¡Todas las señales me llevaron a TI! Me siento increíblemente afortunada de encontrar esta conexión única y fuerte contigo. Es una locura pensar que muchas personas pasan años tratando de encontrar esta conexión única con alguien y yo te encontré cuando menos me lo esperaba. Incluso con todos nuestros altibajos, no cambiaría nada de nosotros. Me encanta aprender todos los días el uno del otro. Feliz 3er mes aniversario mi amor❤️
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Happy Lunar Year!✨🧧🧨Welcoming 2021- Year o

Happy Lunar Year!✨🧧🧨Welcoming 2021- Year of the Metal Ox 🐂Celebrating my first Lunar Year in Taiwan 🇹🇼 where I have been learning and embracing more about my Asian rootsWhat is in store for the Year of the Ox?The ox is the second animal of the Chinese zodiac. In Chinese culture, the Ox is a valued animal because of its role in agriculture, positive characteristics, such as being hardworking and honest. It is considered an animal of strength that is associated with harvests and fertility. It usually signifies movements so, hopefully, the world will be less static than last year and get moving again in the second half of the year!The Year of the Ox will be a year of endurance. It’s no longer just about survival but about anchoring ourselves and concretizing our dreams. Our responsibilities will feel especially heavy this year. Things that were once easy will require more effort in the Year of the Ox. Our strength is undeniable, but we still have to choose our battles wisely❤️
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¡Feliz año lunar!✨🧧Bienvenida 2021- Año del Buey de Metal🐂Celebrando mi primer Año Nuevo Lunar en Taiwán, donde he estado aprendiendo y abrazando más sobre mis raíces asiáticas.Entonces, ¿Que nos depara el Año del Buey de metal?El buey es el segundo animal del zodíaco chino. En la cultura china, el Buey es un animal valorado por su papel en la agricultura, características positivas, como ser trabajador y honesto. Se considera un animal de fuerza que se asocia con cosechas y fertilidad. Por lo general, significa movimientos, por lo que, con suerte, el mundo será menos estático que el año pasado y se volverá a mover en la segunda mitad del añoEl Año del Buey será un año de resistencia. Ya no se trata solo de sobrevivir, sino de concretar nuestros sueños. Nuestras responsabilidades se sentirán especialmente pesadas este año. Las cosas que alguna vez fueron fáciles requerirán más esfuerzo en el Año del Buey. Nuestra fuerza es innegable, pero aún tenemos que elegir sabiamente nuestras batallas
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Do you believe in destiny? Our Love story 🥰 (Es

Do you believe in destiny? Our Love story 🥰 (Español en el primer comentario)Two strangers who moved to Taiwan last year and fell in love. Destiny?I moved to Taiwan last August after being in Japan for 7 months. It was always in my plans to move to Taiwan since 2019 but somehow the universe didn’t help me to achieve that until the perfect opportunity came last yearGokhan moved to Taiwan last October and his original plan was to travel around Mexico. However he wasn’t sure because of the Covid situation and he started Googling where to escape from Covid🤫 Taiwan showed up with an opportunity to get a Gold Card. So he applied and his Gold Card was approved within a month. So, he packed his bags from the States and arrived hereI’m Costa Rican 🇨🇷 , Panamanian 🇵🇦 Taiwanese 🇹🇼 and Gokhan is Turkish 🇹🇷 American 🇺🇸 We both quit our corporate jobs. I quit 4 years ago and he quit a year ago. My corporate experience is in the luxury fashion industry and Gokhan's is in tech and startups in Silicon ValleyWe have 6 years difference and we are both Sagittarius! We are both risk takers but the difference is that Gokhan is a calculated risk taker while I’m an All IN type despite the risk of the consequences. This is why it took longer for him to pull the trigger. He quit his job to travel and live his dream life. We both plan to travel when things are back to normal and build 4 different bases in different continents. Taipei and Los Angeles being 2 of them❤️Gokhan seems to think that I was playing hard when we met since I was not good at responding Bumble messages (I was busy 🙈) However I’m thankful that he kept insisting and pursuing to meet me because it led to the best first date I ever had. Since the moment we met in person and started having meaningful conversations, it was a perfect match
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Japan vs Taiwan? Which one would you choose? (ESPA

Japan vs Taiwan? Which one would you choose? (ESPAÑOL en el primer comentario)It’s been a year since I flew to Japan and stayed for 7 months before moving to Taiwan.As I had the chance to live in both countries, many people ask me which one I prefer more? Honestly it’s really hard to pick since both are really amazing countries and cultures. However I will give it my best shot and share my thoughts on a few categories:• Cost of living: Taiwan definitely wins this category. It’s really affordable compared to Japan and has one of the best standards of living in Asia. Everything in Japan felt so expensive• People: Taiwan. Both countries have amazing and friendly people but Taiwanese are more warm. Specially with the foreigners!• Food: Japan 🍜 🍣 🍱• Nature: Both countries. Japan is a much bigger country and have many more to offer. But Taiwan for been such a small island also offers a lot of things• Sights: Japan. There’s so many monuments, temples, shrines, attractions in general that Japan has to offer. This culture is really rich and beautiful!• Beaches: Japan. You cannot beat those Okinawa beaches! It is Japan best kept secret for sure• Hikes: Taiwan. So many great hikes all around the island that you will never get bored! Definitely a hikers paradise• Transportation: both countries have amazing public transport you can literally go anywhere of the country by bullet train. However the cost of public transport is way more cheaper in Taiwan than Japan• Communication: Taiwan. As a foreigner visiting any of these countries Taiwanese speak more English than Japanese and if they don’t they will do anything in their power to help you• Safety: both countries are super safe. They are the best places to loose your wallet because there’s 99.99 percent you will get it back
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#こんにちは #konnichiwa #kyoto #japan #gaijinlife #京都

Expectation vs Reality Taiwan edition ☺️🇹🇼This is the famous IG spot everyone visits in Taipei! Located at the Elephant Mountain.It’s probably one of the most photogenic places in Taiwan to capture the iconic Taipei 101. Before you go, there are some things that you should know to get a better experience at this place:1. Try to go on a weekday not a weekend. If possible, go early since mornings are far less crowded
2. Be prepared to hike 500-600 steps (1.9km) if you want to make it to the top which is where the best photos are taken!
3. Humidity and heat will make it a sweaty walk so bring comfortable clothes to the hike and make the outfit change when you reach the top
4. Take a bottle of water
5. Be prepared to wait on a line to take your photo
6. On the way down, there’s a little shop that sells freshly squeezed orange juice which is delicious!
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¡Este es el famoso lugar de IG que todos visitan en Taipei! Ubicado en Elephant Mountain.Es probablemente uno de los lugares más fotogénicos de Taiwán para capturar el icónico Taipei 101. Pero antes de que vayas algunos tips que te ayudaran a entrar a una mejor expectativa:1. Trata de visitar este lugar un día de semana en la mañana y no fin de semana. Así evitarás las multitudes
2. ¡ Prepárate para caminar de 500 a 600 escalone (1,9 km) si deseas llegar a la cima, que es donde se tomaron las fotos!
3. La humedad y el calor harán que sea una caminata sudorosa, así que lleva ropa cómoda para caminar y un cambio de ropa sería ideal para tomarte fotos con ropa no sudada y más linda
4. Lleva una botella de agua, la necesitarás
5. Mentalízate que tendrás que hacer una fila para tomar tu foto
6. Cuando decidas descender hay una pequeña tienda que vende jugo de naranja recién exprimido que debes probar por que ¡es delicioso!
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#realitycheck #taipei #taiwan #taipei101 #elephantmountain #expectationvsreality

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