In the morning, we came to the hotel restaurant for breakfast. The buffet breakfast range was wide and the food was good. Our first destination for the day was Taiping Suspension Bridge (太平雲梯). This is the site map of the area. The car park and Visitor Center are across the road. An entrance fee of …
Taiwan March 2025 Day 6
We woke up super early this morning and arrived at the train station at around 5 am. Shortly, there was a long queue behind us. We bought the tickets from Klook in advance. We were here to redeem the actual tickets from the counter. The train was scheduled to depart at 5:50 a.m. There is …
Taiwan March 2025 Day 5
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 …
Taiwan March 2025 Day 4
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 …
Taiwan March 2025 Day 3
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, …
Taiwan March 2025 Day 1 & 2
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 …
Exploring Japan Golden Route Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka Jan 2025 Part 3
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 …
Exploring Japan Golden Route Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka Jan 2025 Part 2
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 …
Exploring Japan Golden Route Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka Jan 2025 Part 1
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 …
Shangri-La – Yunnan China
Immediately after breakfast, the driver arrived to bring us to the High-Speed Rail Station. We arrived at Shangri-La Station after an hour-plus journey. The station was only opened on November 26, 2023. Before that, those wanting to come here must take buses or a car, which requires many more hours. The owner of the Homestay …