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EAST ASIA ๐Ÿฏ

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“A Collection of Journeys, One Leap at a Time.”

In train windows and fortress walls, I discovered the quiet courage of East Asia travelโ€”solo adventures across cities, railways, and filming locations that shaped who I am.
โ€” CJ Oliva โ€”



  • Person sitting in front of the large red โ€œI โค๏ธ KLโ€ sculpture outside Kuala Lumpur City Gallery, with brick building and trees in the background.
    Lessons from Travel: What the Road Taught Me
  • Modern subterranean plaza of Kaohsiung Main Station with its organic white ceiling design before boarding the Kaohsiung to Taipei by train express.
    Kaohsiung to Taipei by Train: My 5-Hour TRA Trip
  • A view of the Arabian-themed palace at Leofoo Village Theme Park in Taiwan, featuring golden domes, intricate Middle Eastern architectural patterns, palm trees, and an elevated track ride against a cloudy sky.
    White Tigers & Wistful Farewells: My Taiwan Finale (Leofoo Village Adventure)

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