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Garden in Taichung

Gardens and Green Escapes: Nature’s Beauty in 10 Cities

As I pursued on exploring various countries and cities, my travels unveiled the beating heart of each metropolis. Amid bustling streets, verdant havens provide solace—a[…]

Zhinan Temple

Zhinan Temple: history and serenity at Taipei’s Lush Hills

Taipei, Taiwan, a bustling metropolis of modernity and innovation, hides a secret oasis high in the verdant hills of Maokong. Perched majestically amidst the emerald[…]

SoutheastAsia Singapore

Southeast Asia: experiencing the first-time thrills and exciting revisits

Exploring Southeast Asia always offers a sense of adventure, excitement and familiarity. My travels around the region provides a rich blend of first-time wonders and[…]

Taichung City

Taichung: Taiwan’s Hidden Gem of Culture and Color

When you think of Taiwan, your mind may conjure images of bustling Taipei or the scenic landscapes of Jiufen. However, nestled in the heart of[…]

Maokong Gondola

First-time in the Maokong Gondola

My second trip to Taiwan provided me with the opportunity to Maokong area in the Wenshan District of Taipei. It’s located on top of a[…]

Hop-On Hop-Off Taiwan

Hop-On Hop-Off Around Taipei to Enjoy the Sights

Visiting Taiwan, there are several choices on how to explore Taipei if you have limited time. The most convenient way, but a bit pricey, is[…]

Zhongshe Flower Market

First-time in Zhongshe Flower Market: A Garden of Colors

My second trip to Taiwan was met with rainy days. Good thing that the sun shone brightly during our visit to the Zhongshe Flower Market[…]

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

10 Things To Enjoy in Taipei

If you are looking at the map and wondering where would be a good place for your next travel destination, it’s time you take a[…]

Traveling and Worshiping

When one has a day job and has to take some time off to travel to some foreign destination, the journey is often scheduled near[…]

Taipei Eats

Taipei Street Eats

Of all my Taiwan posts, I think this one on the Taipei street eats would be a lot interesting. Whenever I travel to a new[…]

Taipei 101

Taipei 101 and Din Tai Fung

As soon as the sun was about to set, we rushed via MRT to Taipei 101 to see this popular Taiwan landmark transform from daytime[…]

Taipei Zoo

First-time in Taipei Zoo

Our first order of business when we got to Taiwan was to see the panda. It’s not everyday that we see it as there are[…]

Shifen Sky lantern Taiwan

The Sky Lanterns in Shifen

Releasing wishes to the heavens through a sky lantern is a popular tradition in Asia. In fact, it has also slowly becoming a trending group[…]

Jiufen Taiwan

Jiufen’s Colorful Old Street

From the coastal area of Yehliu, Peter drove us upland towards Jiufen, located in a mountainous area of the Ruifang District, New Taipei City. Jiufen[…]

Yehliu Geopark

Yehliu and its Rock Images

There were mushrooms, candles, animals, profiles of a princess and a queen, a shoe, and so much more. These are the rock formations found in[…]