Interview: Forgot My Head
What is your first memory of travelling?
Probably the night market in Taiwan, when I was 5. Seems like that’s all I’m talking about right now because I finally had the chance to return after about 10 years, but it was just as amazing as I had remembered. I love all the bright lights, happy people and the food! Oh the food is so good.
Is there anywhere you wouldn’t ever travel to (or return to)?
Thinking about this question, YES YES YES. I never want to go back to anything that resembles an all-inclusive resort. My family decided to go to the Dominican Republic one year and do that whole thing, and to be honest it was pretty boring. It wasn’t a bad experience that I’m running away from (neither is it that I was 14 and hanging out with my parents, I love them!), I just like to get out and have a taste of what life is like somewhere else.
What one tip would you give those writing about travel?
Use lots of pictures! I don’t know about you, but I get really bored just looking at a screen full of words. Actually, on that note, here’s a pile of turtles at Hanshan temple in Suzhou, China. I like the guy on the right, it looks like he’s flying.
Do you write as you travel or wait until you return?
I like to write as I’m going, but it doesn’t always work out that way. I prefer to spend a little time when I write, upload photos, check that what I’m writing actually makes sense and isn’t a lie…so sometimes it has to wait.
Who inspires you to write?
Honestly, I think I probably started my blog (and then neglected it because I’m great that way) because I stumbled upon a blog called Wisecraft. I really enjoy her laid back style of writing, just like she’s talking to friends. I love the idea of people from everywhere sharing and reading about each other. It’s just so cool! I guess I write in the hopes that someone will pass by and say, “hey, awesome, we should be friends.” LOL
What, other than a passport, can you not travel without?
Omg, my Nintendo DS. I would go crazy on the plane without it. Does it sound better if I say it’s been helping me learn Chinese?
Are you an organized traveller or do you wander?
Maybe a bit of both. I like to have an idea of where I want to go, sites I want to see before it’s time to return home. I usually get as much information as possible (how to get there, hours, cost) so I know what’s going on, but sometimes I get totally distracted by something else on the way. An organized wanderer?
Where do you plan on travelling to next?
I would love to go to Japan next time I travel. I guess I’m kind of concentrating on one part of the world…but I think I’m on kind of a “rediscovering that I’m half Asian” kick. In reality, my next trip will probably be to the east coast to visit a friend in New Brunswick, I already promised!
Many thanks to Sam for agreeing to be interviewed. Go and read her blog if you haven’t already.
