Saria Chen

Sicily — A humble island with stunning coastlines. The cities are filled with an ancient charm—like the comforting presence of a grandmother—offering warmth and a sense of peace. People say Italians aren’t very friendly to tourists. But I think, often, it’s just that people forget the power of a simple smile, a “good morning,” or a “thank you.” Those small gestures can bring hearts closer. What I love about this place is how many shops still carry the soul of tradition. They’re not about mass production or chasing trends—they’re about preserving craft, history, and pride. You can feel that people here are deeply proud of their city, their roots, and their way of life. Some see it as poor — but to me, it feels like a place where people have chosen to live at a pace they love. Making lots of money isn’t what matters most. They grow what they need, generations help out with family-owned shops and restaurants, they share what they have, and embrace the beauty of a simple life. In the mornings, people sit at street corners watching others pass by. At noon, they sunbathe by the sea. In the evenings, they relax on their balconies, listening to the radio as a soft breeze drifts by. Children laugh and play in the alleyways, while fruit vendors—some with their own tiny trucks—sell seasonal produce on street corners. People here don’t need much. There’s something deeply touching about that kind of simplicity. After years of living in big, fast cities, it’s easy to forget how precious it is to slow down, to be present. But here, you remember. Thank you, Sicily—you’ll always have a special place in my heart🤎 西西里 — 一座純樸的島嶼，有著綿延迷人的海岸線。城市裡瀰漫著古老的氣息，像是走進老奶奶的家，那種溫暖與安心讓人放鬆了心防。 很多人說義大利人對遊客不太友善，但我想，有時候是我們忘記了一個簡單的微笑、一句「早安」、一聲「謝謝」——那麼，原本的距離就被悄悄拉近了。 我喜歡這座島，也喜歡島上的那些小店。這裡不是追逐商業化的潮流，而是默默地守護著一代代傳承下來的手藝與精神。 有些人或許會覺得西西里貧窮——但在我眼中，這是一個人們選擇過著自己喜歡生活步調的地方。生活雖然不那麼富裕，也有辛苦的時候，但他們選擇留在這座美麗的島嶼上，過著踏實的日子。 他們種植自己需要的食物，幾代人一起經營家族的小店或餐廳，彼此分享所擁有的一切，並真心擁抱那份簡單生活裡的寧靜與美好。 早上，坐在巷口看人群走過；中午，曬著海邊的太陽；傍晚，坐在自家陽台上，聽著收音機，吹著微風。孩子們在巷子裡玩鬧，街角的水果攤販賣著當季新鮮的水果，有些來自自家小農，有些從市場批來，小卡車載著、音樂播放著——那種不求太多的生活態度，讓人感動。 在大城市待久了，真的會忘了：原來這樣簡簡單單、活在當下的日子，就是一種幸福。

We sing with all our hearts, as if walking through those beautiful memories once again. ⚠️🎤 It may look a little crazy, but this trip was super safe – we always kept a safe distance ;) 有些詞曲早已譜進我們的人生。 當旋律響起，即便不同的時空，仍能在同一刻產生共鳴──這，就是音樂的美好吧。 🎤⚠️ 看似有點瘋狂，但這次旅行非常安全，都有保持安全距離；）

We skipped stones and drew on rocks at the beach. We swam in the ocean and wandered through historic towns and cities. We sang early 2000s Taiwanese pop songs in the car, laughing until our stomachs hurt—especially when I tried to squeeze lemon on the seafood and accidentally sprayed it all into your eyes. We speed-walked through a sketchy alley in Catania at night, probably looking like weirdos, but also totally in sync. We talked about the things we want to achieve and the changes we hope to make in our lives. We lifted each other up, even when our car got towed (my first time ever—and in a foreign country…） Also… watching you be so popular that guys kept asking for your number? Absolutely iconic. 🫣🤭 And honestly, the fact that you speak Italian made everything so much easier. From ordering food to asking for directions, you made the whole trip smoother without even trying. But what I love most is that our conversations are drama-free—just honest, and all about us. This trip wasn’t just a vacation on a beautiful island. I feel recharged not only from the sun and salt water, but because traveling with you is effortless and full of the kind of connection that makes life feel really, really good. 我們在海邊玩丟石頭，也在岩石上畫畫。我們跳進海裡游泳，走過一座又一座充滿歷史的小鎮與城市。我們在車上唱著2000年代初的台灣經典老歌，笑到肚子痛——尤其是我擠檸檬汁想加在海鮮上，結果全擠到你眼睛裡那一刻。 我們在卡塔尼亞晚上那條有點詭異的小巷裡快步行走，看起來超像怪人，但默契十足。我們談論著未來想完成的事，以及想改變的自己。我們互相打氣，連車子被拖吊（而且還是在國外、我人生第一次）都沒有讓我們崩潰。 還有啊……看到你這麼受歡迎，一直有人要你的電話，真的太好笑了啦 🫣🤭 而且你會說義大利文，讓這趟旅行方便超多！不管是點餐還是問路，全靠你輕鬆搞定，太強了。 但我最喜歡的還是，我們的對話總是自在、沒有任何無謂的情緒或戲劇性。這趟旅行不只是來一個美麗島嶼度假，更讓我重新充電。除了陽光和海水，讓我真正感到放鬆的，是和你一起旅行的那份輕鬆與安心。

July thus far ✨

Benny is into modeling now Benny 真的是很會耶

For those who asked about the chicken I made couple weeks ago here’s the recipe. 分享食譜 自己隨便研發 但是超好吃 有興趣可以看看 非常下飯的雞肉 I didn’t measure so here’s roughly measurements for the spices I used to marinate 5 boneless chicken thighs: • 1.5 Tbsp of Garlic Powder • 1 Tbsp of Paprika • 1/2 Tbsp White Pepper • 1/2 Tbsp of Cinnamon Powder • 1/2 Tbsp of Cayenne Powder (if you don’t like spicy modify the amount) • 1 Tbsp of Brown Sugar • 1 Tsp of Fennel Seed • 1/2 Tsp of Black Pepper • 1-1.5 Tbsp of Salt • 1 Tsp of Golden Mountain Seasoning Sauce • 1 Tbsp of avocado oil And just mixed all the spices together and rub it on chicken thighs evenly and marinate for about 3 hours. When you cook it( try to take it out of fridge 2 hours before cooking so it’s closer to room temperature) medium heat skin side down for 6-7min then flip over cook it another 6-7min. Enjoy it ✨ Chicken is from @eatmeaty I always go there to get my meat.

When @likethejetsons got his film developed. I got new content to post ✨🫡

The clothes swaying from windows, animals resting on sunlit terraces, the quiet warmth of the Portuguese people, the food that felt like comfort, the timeworn buildings wrapped in stories and tile, the hills that challenged and charmed with every step—even the clean public bathrooms made an impression. Lisbon held a gentleness, a soulfulness, that made it easy to fall in love. I think I left my heart in Lisbon✨✨✨ 晾在窗外的衣服、陽光下慵懶躺在陽台上的動物、葡萄牙人溫柔又真誠的善意、讓人感到幸福的美食、滿是故事與花磚的老建築、那些上下起伏的坡道小徑，甚至連乾淨的公共廁所都讓人留下印象。里斯本有一種溫柔而有靈魂的氣息，讓人不知不覺愛上…心還收不回來😅

————————————————————Lisbon Portugal 🇵🇹 Food edition 葡萄牙 里斯本五天行 我會推薦的餐廳 My favorite meal of this trip is from @rocco.pt they have amazing drinks and the restaurant interior is beautiful even the bathroom is stunning. The dish we love the most is Bacalhau A Bras. Cod fish mixed with fried potatoes chips. Their Peixinhos Da Horta (tempura string beans with tartar sauce was delicious). @aparreirinhadoparaiso Garlic Shrimp and Octopus Rice was amazing reminds us of Taiwanese dishes. @cervejariaramirooficial is a well known restaurant for seafood. I LOVE shrimp so we ordered tons of shrimp dishes. The Scarlett shrimp is a must. It’s sweet, tender and bursting with that briny, ocean flavor. Found my number 1 pizza place in Lisbon @lupita.pizzaria their crust is thin, golden edges with just the right chew. I love sweet and savory and they have this flavor is call Ananas it has bacon and pineapple (yes I love pineapple on my pizza) cilantro and some oregano. It’s a bit spicy but with pineapple it balance out. It has pickled onion on top but we think it’s better without). Spinach pizza and Spicy Amatricinana also delicious. This pizzeria is so good that we ate there twice. Don’t forget to get a slice of cheesecake. @casa_de_linhares is a restaurant with fado performance. The food is good and to eat while watching fado (Fado is a traditional genre of Portuguese music known for its deep emotion and soulful, melancholic tone) is such an amazing experience. @solepesca if you know me you know I love tinned fish and Anthony Bourdain so we had to come here. (There are other places you can visit). The famous Portuguese sweet Pasteis de Nata. My favorite is from @pasteisbelem it’s crispy, creamy and juts sweet enough. We also like @fabricadanata Matcha latte @comoba_lisboa was good. It’s located in a cute neighborhood and nice space to sit. @restaurantecanalha this eatery focuses in simple but very well done portuguese and iberian dishes.

🙋🏽‍♀️🙆🏽‍♂️ 📷 @likethejetsons 🖥️⌨️ @_danieljkim

March and April brought some changes while other things stayed the same. I spend days cooking, working, exercising, going on walks and capturing moments through my lens. Love this life I have✨ 在看似一成不變的生活中，能夠發現小確幸、找到屬於自己的樂趣，才是重要的。生活不可能總是光鮮亮麗，難免會有心情不好、覺得生活或工作不順、甚至對自己產生懷疑的時候。這時候，試著去找到那個讓你感激的事情——不一定是別人會注意到的小事，卻足以在你的心裡掀起一點溫柔的漣漪。像是一頓剛好煮得很好的晚餐、一段散步時意外聽見的喜歡的音樂、抬頭看到的天空特別漂亮、或是一張拍得剛剛好的照片。這些微小卻真實的時刻，就是讓我們繼續前進的力量✨✨✨

When my long time friend says she’s in town last minute and would I like to shoot we say yes. So many fun shoots so may years of friendship. My sweet @sariachen Styling @kim_johnson_ MUA @julie_figueroa Location @brittkoth