The Simple Pleasures of Taitung
Go off the beaten path by heading to Taitung for a truly authentic local Taiwanese experience.
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Taiwan Tales Day 10 – That first touch of Taitung
Braving the scary ferry as we leave Lyudao and head to Luye in rural Taitung as just a trio.
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Taiwan Tales Day 9 – Sunrise at Lyudao’s famous hot springs
A very early morning dip in the hot springs for sunrise, re-exploring the little island when 5 became 3, and how we made it work anyway
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My travelling Taiwan journal
That time my travel journal with accounts of my grad trip hijinks was a part of a travelling exhibition
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My favourite Taiwan hot springs 温泉
From saltwater pools by the sea to therapeutic mud baths, nature’s hot tub is abundant all across Taiwan! I soak in as many as I can to find my favourite ones.
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Taiwan Tales Day 8 – Driving around Lyudao
After a tumultuous ferry ride, we were finally ready to road trip around Lyudao and spent a full day (and night) exploring the island.
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Taiwan Tales Day 7 – A stomach churning welcome to Lyudao
Also known as the worst ferry ride I’ve ever taken in my life.
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Taiwan Tales Day 6 – Our failed attempt at white water rafting in Ruisui
That time we were in Ruisui and tried to go white water rafting in the dry season
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Taiwan Tales Day 5 – The magnificent Taroko Gorge
A beautiful day trip from Hualien City to the magnificent wonders of Taroko Gorge
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Taiwan Tales Day 4 – Li Yu Lake 鯉魚潭 and live jumping prawns
That time I visited Carp Lake in Hualien and ate some live jumping prawns
