When you are in Asia, I highly recommend traveling to other Asian countries since you are on that side of the world. I used Taiwan as my base as I went on several trips with friends and even met up with friends from NAU and NCU.
- Japan:
Visiting Japan was a great break from school life. Spending time traveling around Japan, going to a pig cafe, wearing kimonos, and staying up many nights laughing with friends from NAU and NCU.
- South Korea:
I met up with friends who I had Chinese classes with at NAU and Korean exchange students from NAU who I promised I would visit in South Korea. A weekend of exploring Seoul, visiting a palace in Hanboks, having fun with my friends, and lots of shopping (mostly buying food).
- Malaysia:
I reunited with some of my friends from the United Nations in Malaysia. As we drove around Malaysia, I saw beautiful landscapes from beaches to waterfalls, and learned more about the culture. The food was to die for! I wish I had more time to explore more parts of the country.
- Singapore:
I took the bus from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore to visit another friend's home and see another friend from NCU. The hustle and bustle of the country made me feel alive. There were so many things to see and great street food to eat.
I had wonderful experiences of spending time with my friends and being able to visit their homes! I hope one day they can visit me in the US so I can reciprocate their hospitality by treating them and showing them my home.
