The Qingtiangang Grassland
The Qingtiangang Grassland is still part of the Yangmingshan National Park and seemed to be a few distance from Xiaoyoukeng. The fog has become heavier[…]
The smoky pits of Xiaoyoukeng, Taiwan
We were riding uphill and as we ascended towards the mountains, the weather has shifted. From the sunny and bright skies when we left Taipei,[…]
The EcoArk at the Taipei Expo Park
We had to include the Taipei Expo Park in our itinerary because one of our companions have watched on TV about this building built out[…]
First-time in Taipei’s The Red House
We got to the Red House unexpectedly. We came into the Ximending area not knowing it was so close to our hotel. As we were[…]
First-time in Taiwan’s Martyr’s Shrine
It was late in the afternoon when we got to the Martyr’s Shrine. It was easy to locate it. From the MRT Dazhi Station, we[…]
Taiwan’s National Palace Museum
The National Palace Museum in Taipei is located near the hilly portion of the metropolis. It was an easy commute taking the MRT Wenhu Line.[…]
First-time in Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Taiwan’s rich history can be traced from its founder and former President, Chiang Kai-shek. The Republic of China (ROC) has made Taiwan, formerly called Formosa[…]
Shopping at Ximending Taipei
Let us say that we got to Ximending Commercial Area by accident. Or something to that effect. I knew that Ximending is near our area,[…]
Go Sleep at Hankou, Taipei
Why should you stay at Go Sleep Hotel-Hankou when in Taipei? Unlimited drinks, which is composed mainly of different kinds of coffee, tea, apple cider,[…]
First-time in Taiwan: Exploring Taipei and New Taipei
Taiwan was like our next-door neighbor, often bypassed as a travel destination. If not for a friend who visited the country and convinced us to[…]