Howdy, I’m Cynthia!
TRAVELER | Foodie | content creator
Howdy! I am Cynthia – the blogger and content creator behind Hidden Gem Scout, Florida’ top food and travel blog featuring the coolest restaurants, hidden gems, and best plans to optimize your weekend getaways.
Who am I?
I was born and raised in Taiwan before moving to the U.S. in 2012 for college (Go Dawgs!). As an international student, I was constantly stressed about money and immigration. I had no clue what I wanted to do, so I smashed two random majors together to sound important (LOL), hustled through every odd job imaginable, and graduated in three years.
After graduation, I somehow landed in Tech Sales at a big tech company. The first few years? Brutal. But over time, I found my stride, climbed the ladder, built financial stability, and—most importantly—figured out how to travel the world while keeping a full-time job.
“You don’t need to go far to create real, meaningful memories“
The Travel Revelation
I used to believe that to be a real traveler, you had to quit your job, live out of a backpack, and roam through seven continents.
But after visiting 70+ countries while working in tech, I realized: You don’t need to go far to create real, meaningful memories
You can build a career AND explore the world. You can travel without quitting everything. You can live for small, spontaneous adventures just as much as the big, bucket-list ones.
The U.S. is insanely underrated—sin cities, glaciers, hot springs, stunning beaches, and landscapes straight out of a fantasy novel. You don’t need a month-long international trip—just a weekend, a solid plan, and a good travel scout (hi, that’s me 👋)..
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