Swallow Grotto

Swallow Grotto

Another famous area of Taroko Gorge, Swallow Grotto 燕子口. The journey starts at the Jinheng Bridge area and it is a winding narrow tunnel pass that you walk through for less then a km. While…

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Eternal Spring Shine

Eternal Spring Shine

Happy Chinese New Year! As you might have noticed, I’ve changed the banner in the light of the new tiger year! Wishing everyone the best this year and may all your wishes come true. I’m…

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Taiwan – Shakadang Trail

Taiwan – Shakadang Trail

Remember when you saw the murky grey waters at one part of Tarako Gorge where coal is mined ? Well this part of Taroko Gorge is preserved as part of the nature reserve an thus,…

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Taiwan – Lunch in the Gorge

Taiwan – Lunch in the Gorge

I know a couple my readers emailed me about Taiwan or Hualian. Unfortunately it got sent to my spam mail and I accidentally permanently deleted them. I only saw the titles and never even got…

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Taiwan – First View Of Taroko Gorge

Taiwan – First View Of Taroko Gorge

If I had gone on this holiday alone or with like-minded company, I would have loved to spend a couple of days in Hualian and do some biking, trekking or white water rafting in the beautiful Taroko…

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Taiwan – On our way to Hualian

Taiwan – On our way to Hualian

Woke up bright and early to catch the early train to Hualian County. The XMD area is virtually deserted in the mornings. All the shops are closed and there is hardly anyone on the streets. We did…

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Shilin Night Market

Shilin Night Market

I guess you can’t have gone Taipei and not take a little trip to Shilin Night Market 士林夜市 . It’s one of the most famous night market in Taipei! A quick MRT ride to the Jiantan…

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Eating and Shopping in Taiwan

Eating and Shopping in Taiwan

I’m sure by now you’ve heard what a food and shopping paradise Taiwan is. And well… it’s true! Lots of little street side foods and stores at every corner! I went scouting at the bridal…

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Eyyeffass

Eyyeffass

I’ve been meaning to blog about my Taiwan trip on a daily basis but have been busy the last few days helping out a friend for her wedding. It seems that a lot of people…

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Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall

Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall

Back to sharing with you my Taiwan travels =) We took a quick little train ride to watch the flag lowering ceremony at Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall. The single trip “tickets” are actually plastic…

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