17 Trips

With the return of the final group of designers from their island-wide tour of Taiwan, GLA’s annual global design expedition is drawing to a close. Back from our journey, we’ve once again settled into work, study, and everyday life—perhaps life itself hasn’t changed as a result. Yet those unfamiliar roads, those breathtaking landscapes, and those fascinating people have been indelibly etched into our memories, becoming an integral part of who we are...

Strolling through the Land of the Rising Sun

Japan, a country both familiar and yet strangely unfamiliar, always seems to offer sights and scenes that feel eerily déjà vu.

Romantic Island

Designers seem to be particularly drawn to the poetic imagery of “facing the sea, with warm blossoms in bloom.”

Journey of Civilization

Faced with humanity’s greatest miracle, one cannot help but offer praise that defies all words.

Free Island Hopping

From Taiwan’s northernmost tip to its southernmost, wherever we go, we leave behind a faint trace of our presence.

For GLA members, the meaning of travel is:

Having seen a bigger world has taught me not to get bogged down in life’s little details, nor to dwell on family squabbles or gossip.

It made me realize that what I had long believed to be right might not actually be so.

I’ve come to realize that many things I once thought were incredibly important aren’t nearly as significant as I imagined.

It makes me willing to embrace the diverse perspectives of all kinds of people. After all, it’s precisely because there are so many voices that this world is so vibrant and colorful.

Whether life appears vibrant and colorful or dull and lifeless depends entirely on your state of mind and attitude.

It makes me believe that no matter where in the world I’m cast, I’ll survive fearlessly—and live a life full of brilliance.