Let's pack and go travel
Let's pack and go travel
Breakfast this morning was similar to yesterday’s, with some slight variations. Nevertheless, we ate it and checked out the hotel to proceed to our next destination. The first destination was Deyuanpi Holland Village. It is a scenic retreat that mimics a European countryside postcard. Featuring windmill A picturesque Van Gogh–style suspension bridge Giant wooden clogs …
Day 4 started with the breakfast provided by the hotel. We collected it from the reception and brought it up to the room. We then took a walk around Hai’an Road Art Street. The area was filled with narrow alleyways lined with shops and restaurants. Next, we headed over to Chimei Museum. From its majestic …
After breakfast, we bid farewell to the Homestay and the two friendly Shibas. The first destination of the day was the DreamWorks of Mei. This is a charming plum-themed factory and cultural hub operated by the Xinyi Township Farmers’ Association, where they let you discover Taiwan’s plum heritage through interactive experiences like plum-making workshops, tastings, …
DAY 1 It has been 2 years since we visited Taiwan, so we took this opportunity in March to visit the places that we had missed on our last visit. Upon touchdown, we proceed to the Lucky Draw counter at the Arrival Hall. Foreign independent travelers who hold foreign (non-ROC) passports must register at least …
PART 3 – OSAKA DAY 1 Last breakfast at Comfort Inn before checking out. Our train arrived on schedule. We arrived at our hotel after an hour ride. As it was still early and the rooms were not ready, the staff allowed us to drop off our luggage at the reception and look after it …
PART 2 – KYOTO DAY 1 This morning, we took the 11 am Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station. The Shinkansen line connecting Tokyo to Osaka is the Tokaido Shinkansen, Japan’s busiest bullet train route. The fastest trains, called Nozomi, take about 2 hours and 30 minutes, but are not covered by the Japan Rail Pass. For Japan Rail …
Japan’s Golden Route: Tokyo → Kyoto → Osaka Planning your first trip to Japan? You’ve probably heard people talk about the “Golden Route.” It’s the classic trail that takes you from Tokyo’s neon buzz to Kyoto’s old-world charm and finally to Osaka’s foodie heaven. And honestly? It’s popular for a reason — this route gives …