Lauren Chew

Lauren Chew is a recent graduate of the University of California, San Diego. She has explored Cambodia's Angor Wat temples, slurped pho on the streets of Hanoi, trekked throughout Southwestern China, temple-hopped in Laos and relaxed on the beaches of Malaysia. She enjoys sharing her writing and travel advice in the Reader's Gather No Moss section.

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Green Island, Taiwan

I never really understood why the Portuguese referred to Taiwan as Formosa, or “beautiful island.” The pollution, traffic and combined chaotic mess of Taipei and Taichung make you easily forget that Taiwan is, in fact, ...

A Taste of California in Kenting, Taiwan

If there’s an equivalent to Ocean Beach in Taiwan, it’s Kenting. In Kenting, unpleasant weather is a rarity and swimmers can enjoy the water year round. The mood is relaxed, and almost…Californian. If you’re traveling ...

Stopover in Manila, Philippines

You might find yourself in Manila on a stopover on your way to some of the country’s most pristine beaches – or on the way home from Thailand. Whatever your reason, Manila does have some ...

Kaohsiung: Southern Taiwan

If you have Taipei on your travel agenda, pencil in Kaohsiung as well. Hop on the high-speed rail in Taipei and exactly 2 hours and 15 minutes later, you’re in southern Taiwan, in Taiwan’s second ...

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