Taichung is Taiwan’s second most populous city and a place that should be included in any Taiwan itinerary. This bustling city on the West coast of Taiwan offers lots of fun activities for travelers. From green parks and interesting and well-laid-out museums to colorful (street) art and night markets with delicious street food, Taichung has …
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Taipei is a wonderful city, not only are there a ton of things to do within the city itself, there are also many amazing day trips from Taipei for a fun day out. Secluded mountainous villages, beautiful beaches, historic sites, and National Parks are all within reach from Taipei. Here you can read about 15 …
Kenting National Park is one of the 9 National Parks in Taiwan and is located on the southern tip of Taiwan. Kenting Park is known for its lush forests and splendid beaches and after 3 days in the city of Kaohsiung, we felt it was time for some nature. So we made our way down …
Shirakawa-go is a little village in the Japanese Alps that is famous for its traditional wooden farmhouses with their typical gassho-zukuri roofs. The angle of the thatched roofs is between 45 and 60 degrees, and they are built this way so that snow won’t pile up on them in winter. Shirakawa-go is a popular day …
To be honest, I had never heard of Kaohsiung until I started planning our Taiwan itinerary. Turns out Kaohsiung is the third-largest city in Taiwan! Almost 3 million people live in Kaohsiung and its port is the largest harbor in Taiwan. In my opinion, Kaohsiung is a very underrated destination. While not as flashy as Taipei, there are …
Tokyo is the most populated metropolitan area in the world, almost 37 million people live in the greater Tokyo area. When arriving in Tokyo for the first time, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed: confusing Kanji signs everywhere, delicious smells drifting through the doors of tiny restaurants and happy jingles playing in the metro. This Tokyo …
After spending a month in Sri Lanka exploring the West, South, Middle, and North of the country I did a roundup of our Sri Lanka travel budget and was surprised to learn that Sri Lanka is the cheapest country I’ve traveled to so far! In this post, you will find a full Sri Lanka trip …
Taiwan isn’t on the radar of many travelers and I don’t understand why. I really feel this small island deserves much more attention as it has much to offer! Perhaps it’s because travelers feel it will be too expensive and I admit I also wasn’t sure what to expect from the cost of travel in Taiwan. …
Have you always dreamed about visiting Japan but are you worried about the costs? I spent two months in Japan and can say from personal experience: you can travel around Japan on a budget! Yes, compared to Southeast Asia, Japan is an expensive country. But with some research and careful planning, it’s possible to find …
Sri Lanka may be a small country, but this beautiful island in the Indian Ocean has a whole lot to offer! There are beautiful beaches, green mountains, even greener tea plantations, ancient and impressive Buddhist temples, colorful and detailed Hindu temples, and much more. This 1 month Sri Lanka itinerary will help you make the …