My Root-Seeking Journey 2025: China & Taiwan
this will be an ongoing series documenting my journey
last updated: Feb 10 2026
About
For the sake of a chronological order, I will date newly written entries with the date I actually experienced the events.
Posts that are thematic reflections will be dated with the date of writing.
Prologue: Preparation & Departure
A Descent Into Ancestral Realms
4 days until I will set foot in the land of my ancestors again after more than 8 years.
Chapter 1: Tianjin & New Year Celebrations
Arrival in Tianjin
4 days until I will set foot in the land of my ancestors again after more than 8 years.
The Taoist Goddess (poem)
She finds solace in the embrace of her loneliness, for she knows that in emptiness lies fullness.
Chinese New Year Diaries – Day 6 (初六)
celebrating li chun, wandering tianjin´s five great avenues, gym quest, coffee
Chapter 2: Beijing
Chapter 3: Taiwan Adventures #1
Ocean Rituals & Mountain Trails
About my arrival ritual & hiking the Zuocang trail + Sakul trail with a new found friend.
High on the Beach
My anxiety and me sitting side by side. Until I realise: I am the person I am looking for.
Chapter 4: Taiwan Adventures #2
Chapter 5: Back to China with my Dad
A Letter to my Grandma who Transitioned 40 Years Ago
The love for you continuous to grow into a love that we have for each other.