The sound of light rain going pitter patter in a rhythmic tune accompany me now as I type away on my keyboard in my safe haven… yet a sudden shudder was sent down my spine as I remember the many people in Taiwan whose lives have been cruelly snatched away, their homes destroyed by the most recent Typhoon Morakot. Traveling to me is not only an opportunity to take a break and see the world, it also gives me a chance to touch base with people from all over the world, born of a different country, a different race, a different culture, a different lifestyle and many other differences altogether. Yet, the differences is what draws me closer and deeper... [more]

Thursday, 20 August 2009 10:39 pm - zhiling - ADD COMMENTS

The hip and trendy at Ximending Are you young (or at least young at heart), fashionable, trendy, and hippy? If you answer ‘Yes’ to all the mentioned descriptions, you got what it takes to be seen at Taipei most popular, trendy upbeat shopping haven! If Tokyo has its Ginza, New York City has its Broadway St, then Ximending is definitely the ‘it’ place for Taipei. This hot spot is choke-ful of shops selling everything a youngster could ask for. Be it fashion, fast food, tattoo, piercing, sunglasses, sneakers, snacks, CDs, magazines, movies, theatre shows……you can basically find everything here that fits the ‘cool’ bill for a hippy,... [more]

Tuesday, 4 August 2009 5:55 am - zhiling - ADD COMMENTS

Whenever I hear the name, Taiwan, what I have in mind would be Taipei 101 Tower, Shilin Night Market, Jolin Tsai and Jay Chou. Haha! It’s such an auto-reflex that my instinct connects these items to the letters combination of T-A-I-W-A-N. In my previous blog about Taiwan, I’ve talked about Taipei and its marvelous attractions. This time around, I would love to share about Wuling Farmstay. Hmmm… Things that appear in my mind when I hear the phrase, “Wuling Farmstay” are green forest, fresh fruits and wooden house. True enough, do expect a lot of greeneries! Wuling is well-known for its mountainy and hilly landscape. Its cool weather... [more]

Monday, 20 July 2009 11:39 pm - dixonthum - ADD COMMENTS

Calling all newly weds! Cracking your head thinking where to go for honeymoon? Well, I may suggest T-A-I-P-E-I! I know there’s a special package by PYO Travel.com designated for lovey dovey newly wed couples.Now, you must be thinking what can you do in Taiwan for honeymoon? Easy, think HOTSPRING! But don’t only think one, but NINE!!! Yes, there are 9 different hotspring baths with different functions and effects for your health. It’s all in Beitou, the hot spot (real hot!) of hotsprings. I am sure your partner would love to try out all the different hotsprings here with you. You may even book the private hotspring room for privacy. Isn’t... [more]

Thursday, 2 July 2009 3:44 am - dixonthum - ADD COMMENTS

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