Journal

Year
Thu Jun 26 2025

First time going to Macau

I went to Macau for the first time. Despite how close it is to Hong Kong, I had never been there before. I was surprised by how different it felt from Hong Kong, even though they are so close geographically. The architecture and atmosphere were quite distinct. I visited some casinos and tried my luck at the tables, and decided that I will never do it again.

#travel#macau
Fri Mar 21 2025

First time going to Taiwan

First day of the 9 days trip in Taipei. This is my first time going to Taiwan. I have no idea life can be so relaxing. I enjoyed this place a lot.

#travel#Taiwan
Mon Sep 16 2024

Onboarding day for my new full-time job

First day of my new full-time job, working as a fullstack developer. I can no longer call myself a student. It's a bit surreal, but I'm excited for this new chapter in my life.

#life#career#new beginnings
Fri Jun 28 2024

Study in the Meiji University

Travel to Japan to study in the Meiji University for 2 weeks, met some friends there, had a great time exploring Tokyo and its surroundings. Practiced and played rhythm games all the way from complete beginner to master level. I miss everything about Japan.

#travel#japan#study
Thu Jun 20 2024

Terrifying experience in Rome

Arrived to Rome and immediately got robbed. Lucky a group of German helped me chase down the theif, minimized my loss. Afterward immediately got hit by the heatwave, can't really go anywhere. Unfortunately.

#travel
Tue Jun 18 2024

Solo trip to Munich

Going from Paris to Munich alone. Walked around the city without looking at the map and end up in a lot nice non-touristy places. Nice people, nice vibe, nice mountains and hills. I love it.

#travel
Sat Jun 15 2024

A trip to Paris with amigos

Went to Paris from Barcelona, visited a lot of museums, I don't think I understand it all but it was cool. Relaxing rainy weather.

#travel
Sat Jun 01 2024

1st time going out

Went to Barcelona for a summer language program in UAB. It was my first time going out alone, and I had a great time exploring the city, learning Spanish, and making new friends. The best thing was seeing other's reaction when I spoke Spanish to them like no one expected an Asian to speak Spanish.

#travel#study
    Andrew SZE-TO