This morning, we will have local toast at Comida for breakfast. The toasts were freshly made and tasted delicious. Our first destination was Taipei 101. We walk around the inside of the building for a while. While waiting for our queue number to be called. We were able to track the process via an application. …
Breakfast
Taiwan March 2025 Day 10
This morning, we decided to try out some local Taiwanese breakfast. Got ourselves some Chinese Pancake. After which, we drove our rented car to the airport. To return the car to the rental company. As we would be venturing within Taipei City for the next few days, we would not need a car to travel …
Taiwan March 2025 Day 9
Nothing is better than a hearty breakfast to start the day. In the morning, we decided to check out the Gloria Outlet Mall. The branded goods sold here were similar to Mitsui Outlet. Took a queue number from this popular Chinese Restaurant Chun Shui Tang. Meanwhile, we went to Cremia to join the long queue …
Taiwan March 2025 Day 8
A quick and simple breakfast to start the morning. This morning, we will be checking out the Wind Farm at Xianxi Seaside. Look at how big the wind turbines are. Next was Lukang Old Street. Although it was just Friday, Old Street was full of people. A popular stall with so many stall helpers. Some …
Taiwan March 2025 Day 7
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 …
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 …









