Taiwan
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Ultimate Hiking Guide: Taitung Jiaming Lake Part 2
After reading Ultimate Hiking Guide: Taitung Jiaming Lake Part 1, I’m sure you’ve all got a pretty solid idea about what you’ve signed up for. As mentioned earlier, most tour agencies only include transportation from Chishang Station, so make sure you purchase your train tickets in advance. Now let’s get to the real deal then!… Continue reading
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Ultimate Hiking Guide: Taitung Jiaming Lake Part 1
Jiaming Lake has always been on my Taiwan-Must-Do List, and this year I finally got the chance to witness her mystical beauty in person! As this is my first multi-day hike to mountains over 3000 meters high, I was particularly nervous about basically everything! Starting from booking with an agency to things to bring for… Continue reading
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Hikes Around Taipei: Nanzihlin Hiking Trial
There are a lot of perks of living in Taiwan. And the one I appreciate the most is the fact that you can easily reach the stunning Nature within an hour or so from the capital Taipei. Since we are an island, scenic view along the coasts is a must. In fact, there are actually… Continue reading
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Hiking Taiwan’s 100 Peaks – HeHuanShan North Peak
Have you heard of “The Baiyue” ? This is actually a list referring to 100 mountain peaks in Taiwan. Yet, they aren’t just any other mountains. They are mountains over 3000m in height. For most hiking buffs, one of the biggest accomplishments in life is to complete these 100 peaks! Me, on the other hand,… Continue reading
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5 Easy Hikes To Do Around Taipei
My friends call me an outdoor maniac. When they ask me what are my plans for the weekend, my response would most likely be “I’m going hiking!” I got into hiking two years ago when I first got back from the gloomy UK. Whenever the sun is out there shining, you’ll find me in the… Continue reading
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Complete Guide On Traveling To Alishan By Public Transportation
If you google “top places to visit in Taiwan”, Alishan National Scenic Area will most probably appear in all of the articles you’re reading! I’m embarrassed to say this, but this is in fact my very first time to this worldly-praised site after living 27 years in Taiwan. Shocking? I know! Yet, after my first… Continue reading
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Glittering Taipei From The 89th Floor, Taipei 101
This photo was taken last Summer when my Finnish friend, Heidi came to visit Taiwan. -Facts about Taipei 101: 1. It’s the tallest building in Taiwan and ranks No.6 among the world’s tallest buildings. 2. It has the world’s fastest elevator with the speed of 1010m/min and advanced technical designs for pressure control and other… Continue reading
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Top Things To Eat And See In Jiufen
A day trip to Jiufen is a must-go for many travelers visiting Taiwan. Jiufen is a mountain town that was first founded in the Qing dynasty. It remained isolated until it was discovered by the Japanese in 1893 due to rich gold mine hidden beneath the earth. During WWII, it functioned as a prisoner camp where many… Continue reading
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The Emergence of Creative Tourism: Yunlin, Taiwan
The concept ”Creative Tourism” first appeared in 2000 by Richards and Raymond (2000) who participated in the EUROTEX project, which was aimed to drive craft production through tourism. UNESCO later (2006) defined Creative Tourism as “travel directed toward an engaged and authentic experience, with participative learning in the arts, heritage, or special character of a… Continue reading
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Taiwan as a Hotspot for Solo Female Travelers
The rising independency of women is contributing to the growing number of solo female travelers around the globe. Yes! We are everywhere! Solo traveling is actually a great way to rediscover yourself and enrich your life experience at the same time. Safety may be a concern if you are a solo female traveler, but you… Continue reading
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