Welcome Bienvenido 歡迎 Welkom Bienvenue!
These are the 5 languages I can speak! Or at least try to communicate in =)
Before moving to Cape Town in Oct 2010, I’ve lived in cities in Asia, North America, and South America! I have been very fortunate to start traveling at a young age, and always immersed myself in the culture of foreign lands.
I grew up in Tainan, the historical capital city of Taiwan, with pebble-lined streets, bustling night markets and so much more! Because of the vibrant culture and unique blend of urban/rural landscape, I truly appreciate food, music, cultural events, and just exploring what my home city has to offer!
Since leaving Taiwan, I’ve lived in cities across 4 continents! From one month to 8 years, it’s been truly amazing to integrate these different elements into my life! I have realized that I am a very hands-on person - I learn best from living the experience! No matter where I am traveling to, I always seek out the BEST of the city a.k.a. the hidden gems! From restored Victorian cafes to off-the-map beaches, authentic kitchens serving organic cuisines to community-run Rastafarian B&Bs, you name it!
Through the people I meet on my journeys, my mind has been expanded immensely! I love sharing this experience with my friends and family, and always give shout-outs to my personal networks!
During my time living in Chicago, USA, I started “Yelping”! Yelp is a social media website, connecting people in various cities where users share reviews on local businesses! It’s really anything (& everything) under the sun~ Best thrift vintage stores, Vinyl records collections, wedding venues, Chiropractors, even Chicagoan’s favorite bus route! And I loved the idea! What better way to get non-endorsed, REAL review from REAL people! Local businesses really have to pull their weight, because every customer can be a “mystery shopper”! Not to mention the great community of people Yelp brings together, I found my dentists & chiropractors here!
With this fresh in mind, I moved to Cape Town, South Africa in October 2010. I fell in love with the city from the moment I stepped off the plane - fresh, crisp air with a blend of exotic spices, magnificent mountains lining green hills, surrounding vineyars and neighbouring oceans! And the SPIRIT of the people! Wow! I made amazing friends within the first month, and I continue to learn something new about this city every day! Being me, you will find me proactively seeking new events, sampling chows at local restaurants, and rubbing shoulders with people from all walks of life!
One of my favourite South African saying is to collect memories for your rocking chair. But with the fast pace of life, we don’t always take the opportunity to sit down, relax, and gather our thoughts to paint the memory into our minds! This combined with many friends’ comments that “you are always out and about! It’s about time you share it with the rest of us!” have led me to starting this blog!
I look forward to sharing my stories of Cape Town, and other cities in South Africa with you! I will be Twitting my adventures, as well as what’s happening around Cape Town real-time! Follow me @bestcapetownSA! If you spot any events/ venues / stories that intrigue you, be proactive! Make a booking, take a friend, and see it for yourself!
Get ready for new adventures around Cape Town!
CPT Love,
Lisa
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