¡Oaxaca, the wondrous!

It’s not often that a single destination coaxes me to put out an album in excess of a hundred images. Oaxaca (pron. Wah haa kuh) did precisely that. Long on my list of places to visit, the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca, and in particular, its namesake capital, turned out to be one of the most photogenic locales I’ve ever set foot in. It helped, of course, that I was there with a friend who’s a keen photographer, and that our visit was timed around the state’s Carnaval celebrations. Through our packed four-day itinerary, Oaxaca plied us with endless charm.

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Taipei, Trains, and Towering Trees

Finding my way out of Taipei Main took a lot longer than expected. Not because there was any shortage of signs, but because I was constantly distracted by the number and sheer variety of eateries crammed into that station. And when you’re as hungry as I was, being spoiled for choice is not necessarily a good thing. Not to mention the massive FoMO that comes with it. Instead, I soldiered on to my hotel, walking past a corner Portuguese egg tart stand, and meters away, a family-run business hawking irresistible pepper buns. No matter what I’d end up eating that night, I knew I was in for a treat. Taiwan had already found a way to my heart.

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