This post has been patiently waiting in drafts for over six years. In that time, life swept me up in the most profound ways — I became a mother of 2 beautiful children, navigated a global pandemic, and relocated across countries not once, but five times. What I remember most vividly from this trip are the breathtaking landscapes and the incredible food. At 32 weeks pregnant, sightseeing took on a whole new meaning — fewer jam-packed itineraries, more strategic snack breaks, slower paced walking, and frequent bench scouting. Here were some of our highlights: We rented a car in Taipei and drove 2.5 hour south along the coast to Taroko National Park. Back in Taipei we enjoyed wandering around the city taking in the sites and eating. And what meal would be complete without ice cream shaped as a cat. What is this giant sphere you may be wondering? Well it's built in to the skyscraper Taipei 101, one of the tallest in the world. This gian...
