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A personal photography series, taken around the world.

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Winter Wonderland In Amsterdam

April 12, 2018by joce Leave a comment

As a belated v-day gift this year, Will took us for a weekend getaway from Paris to Amsterdam. This was my first time in the Netherlands—and coincidentally also the first […]

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Life in Europe, Photo Diary, Wanderlust, What To Eat

How To Eat In Japan (Like A Local)

October 12, 2017by joce 2 Comments

Earlier this year in January, Will and I embarked on an exciting 2-week adventure across Japan. It was his very first time in Japan and my third time, though funnily […]

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Life in Asia, Photo Diary, Wanderlust, What To Eat

Spring In Paris: Photo Diary Vol. 5

May 16, 2017by joce 4 Comments

I would describe spring in Paris as…full. Full of flowers, food, music, people, allergies, and more food. Coming back to Paris after 3 months in Taiwan & 2 weeks in […]

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Life in Europe, Photo Diary, Wanderlust, What To Eat

Winter In Taiwan: Photo Diary Vol. 4

May 5, 2017by joce Leave a comment

November 24 – December 31 // 2016 During our 3-month stay in Taiwan, my brother ended up extending his initial 10-day visit to a month and a half. Will’s brother also […]

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Life in Asia, Photo Diary, Wanderlust

Foodie Travel: Taiwan’s Must-Try Eats

January 13, 2017by joce 8 Comments

One of my favorite things about living in Taiwan for the past couple months has been the FOOD. Savory, sweet, snacks, and family banquets–we’ve been doing it all

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Life in Asia, Photo Diary, Wanderlust, What To Eat

My Taiwan: Photo Diary Vol. 3

November 28, 2016by joce 8 Comments

November 10 – 18 // 2016 After just 3 months of settling into Paris, Will and I flew off to spend the holiday months in Taiwan visiting family and adventuring! My grandparents […]

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Life in Asia, Musings, Photo Diary, Wanderlust, What To Eat

My Paris: Photo Diary Vol. 2

October 28, 2016by joce 2 Comments

Over these past couple weeks, fall weather has really been kicking in…some mornings have been 4°C aka 39°F!  Along with the chilly temperature comes plenty of rainy and cloudy days, which I […]

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Life in Europe, Musings, Photo Diary, Wanderlust

My Paris: Photo Diary Vol. 1

October 18, 2016by joce 4 Comments

My first two months in France have been full of adventures — from lazy afternoons in our little studio and wandering through the Parisian arrondissements, to our road trips through Normandy […]

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Life in Europe, Musings, Photo Diary, Wanderlust

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Asian-American world traveler, food-obsessed digital marketer, and official #ChopChick.

Follow me as I eat, dance, and explore every corner in my travels–both the grandiose and charmingly hidden.

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Currently: Paris
Previous: Amsterdam
Up Next: Taipei

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🍔💤Hangry thoughts: It’s 1am in Paris right now and I’m so hungry but already in bed...so I looked at photos of food I ate in Taiwan at a night market a few weeks ago and am trying to imagine the taste of those amazing incredible candy syrup covered strawberries on a stick🍓✨ and now I’m both happy and disappointed because I remember the flavor but I can’t have it right now...I wonder if others do this when they’re hungry and craving certain foods in the middle of the night?!? Or maybe I’m just a weirdo. Now I’m thinking about 🍕 + 🌮. I hope I dream about food tonight...💭 *end rant* // #foodieproblems #firstworldproblems #hangry #midnightcravings #taiwanesefood #nightmarkets

Around The World

My favorite climate? Tropical, of course :)
My favorite climate? Tropical, of course :)
My first time in a real chateau! The Palace of Versailles is a crazy place.
My first time in a real chateau! The Palace of Versailles is a crazy place.
Afternoon tea at the Brown's Hotel in London :)
Afternoon tea at the Brown’s Hotel in London :)
Learning to make my favorite drink--pearl milk tea!
Learning to make my favorite drink–pearl milk tea!
Featuring Taiwanese-Japanese fusion cuisine, I was pretty crazy about this place.
Featuring Taiwanese-Japanese fusion cuisine, I was pretty crazy about this place.
A hidden garden in the forest!
A hidden garden in the forest!
The most beautiful setting I've ever been in for lunch.
The most beautiful setting I’ve ever been in for lunch.
Taiwan's forests are straight out of a Miyazaki movie.
Taiwan’s forests are straight out of a Miyazaki movie.
Sun Moon Lake, Nantou, Taiwan. Jul 2015.
Sun Moon Lake, Nantou, Taiwan. Jul 2015.
The detail and history are beyond words...
The detail and history are beyond words…
Umbrella dance in front of historical monuments in Yang Ming Shan 陽明山.
Umbrella dance in front of historical monuments in Yang Ming Shan 陽明山.
Being silly at the beautiful Lalu in Taiwan.
Being silly at the beautiful Lalu in Taiwan.
Fuzzy, but a goodie.
Fuzzy, but a goodie.
Performing Fandagos at the Juerga, Dec 2014.
Performing Fandagos at the Juerga, Dec 2014.
Always dancing all over the place. Trespassing the outdoor stage at Villa Montalvo, one of my favorite hidden gems in South Bay.
Always dancing all over the place. Trespassing the outdoor stage at Villa Montalvo, one of my favorite hidden gems in South Bay.
Attack of the Aussie parrots, pt. 2!
Attack of the Aussie parrots, pt. 2!
Chillin' with da wallabies
Chillin’ with da wallabies
Sydney Olympic Park
Sydney Olympic Park
With my soul mate.
With my soul mate.
View from Pão de Açúcar...amazing.
View from Pão de Açúcar…amazing.
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