Do you dream about moving abroad? YEAH THAT'S ME
If I haven’t stressed this enough in my last few posts, summer in Taiwan is really, really hot. What do most people want when it’s hot? Ice cream! Shaved ice cream, or “snow ice cream” as they say in Chinese (xuehua bing), is the perfect treat for a hot evening in Taipei. How does shaved […]
If there’s one thing you need to have on your Taipei Itinerary, it’s the night markets. Whether it’s bustling Shilin, food-centric Ningxia or never-ending Ximending, there’s a Taipei night market to fit every need! Ningxia Night Market If you’re looking for food, Ningxia Night Market is the place to go. Ningxia is much smaller than […]
When planning a trip to Taiwan, I knew I wanted to check out one of Taiwan’s famous hot springs. After days of hiking the Zhangjiajie Avatar Mountains, my whole body was killing me. Thankfully, the Beitou Thermal Valley hot springs are accessible by subway from Taipei! The next hurdle was figuring out which of the many hot springs to […]
If you’ve ever been to China or Taiwan, chances are you’ve smelled a very distinct smell. Is that garbage? Sewer water? No. It’s food! Chou dofu, or “stinky tofu” in English is a common street food snack all over China, and you can catch its smell wafting though most street food stall areas. I’ve never been brave enough […]
Hi I'm Richelle! I'm the founder of the Freedom Life and I've been living abroad since 2013. For the last eight years, I've been helping hundreds of adventurous people just like you move abroad, and I can't wait to help you get started on this incredible adventure!
