Category: Travel journals
DAY 3 (Reading time: 6 minutes) I didn’t sleep all night. Not a single minute. I can’t say I didn’t shut my eyes, though, because I spent long time lying
DAY 2 (Reading time: 5 minutes) Seoul can still be very hot and humid even in mid-September; temperatures hover around 30°C, and it feels like being inside a well-run laundry.
DAY 1 (Reading time: 5 minutes) What are your expectations when returning to places you visited years ago? Do you want to see what has changed, or secretly wish that
(Reading time: 4 minutes) The concept of traveling is fundamentally simple. It involves the process of moving a person from a place they consider their home to a place others
(Reading time: 2 minutes) In 1544, Portuguese sailors arrived at the shores of an island and named it Formosa – “beautiful island.” During the 17th century, the southwestern part was
DAY 1 (Reading time: 7 minutes) Our journey to Taiwan was partly accidental. One chilly February evening, we were searching for affordable flights to another Asian country and found out
DAY 2 (Reading time: 5 minutes) The second day began with beautiful weather, perfect for our planned trip to Jioufen, and continued with a revelation regarding bus transportation. But first,
DAY 3 (Reading time: 5 minutes) We love skyscrapers, towers, lookout points, hilltops and mountains. Basically, any elevated place offering a panoramic view into the distance. So, including a visit
DAY 4 (Reading time: 3 minutes) Temples and shrines are scattered all over Taiwan, much like churches or chapels in most of Europe. Almost every one of them is richly
DAY 5 (Reading time: 3 minutes) Taipei 101 may not be the tallest tower in the world or in Asia, but it IS an iconic structure. People want to see
