How to go to Langkawi from Ipoh by Ferry via Kuala Perlis Ferry Terminal
Although I have visited Langkawi several times, I took a flight to the island for all those trips, flying from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang Airport).
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Nadias Hotel in the Heart of Cenang, Langkawi
Of the number of times that I have visited the Jewel of Kedah, I only recall staying at beach resorts: Four Points by Sheraton, Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort and Resorts … Read More
First Ribbon Museum in Asia: Ribbon King Museum
Ribbon King Museum (緞帶王觀光工廠) is actually adjacent to BRAND’S® Health Museum in Changhua Coastal Industrial Park, Lukang. Established in 1988, this is a one-of-a-kind museum, the first ribbon museum in … Read More
International Household Name of BRAND’S®
Located on the reclaimed land of Lukang on the west coast of the island of Taiwan, is BRAND’S® Health Museum. BRAND’S® is an international household name in concoctions for general … Read More
A Railway of Memories: Shengxing Old Mountain Line
The Shengxing Train Station along with its Mountain Line is a fairly new tourist attraction in Sanyi Township, Miaoli County.
Beyond Taipei (台北)
Taipei 101 (台北101), once the world’s tallest building, is naturally what comes to mind at the mere mention of Taiwan. However, the country is so much more than this iconic … Read More
Rustic Hakka-style Accommodation @ Zhou Ye Cottage
In the Hakka heartland of Sanyi Township in southern Miaoli County, Taiwan, is the inspiring Zhou Ye Cottage, a family-run rustic Hakka-style accommodation.
Embrace the Beautiful Mountain of Guandaoshan @ Mile High Leisure Farm
To reach Mile High Leisure Farm that sits atop Guandaoshan at 700 metres above sea level, one would need to navigate winding and bumpy mountainous roads. Upon reaching the top, … Read More
All Things Chocolate at Schokolake
Taiwan has been full of surprises for a first time visitor like me. Going to Schokolake was one of them, making the exploration of small towns from Taipei to Tainan … Read More
The As Yet Unnamed Park in Sanwan Township
One of the places that we visited was in Sanwan Township. Interestingly, no one knows its name, because it doesn’t have one yet! Let’s just call it the Sanwan Township … Read More
Heartland of the Hakka Community in Taiwan: Beipu
Prior to my trip to Taiwan, I had no idea that Hakka is one of Taiwan’s largest ethnic minorities. Hakka is the other Chinese dialect I am comfortable with, besides … Read More
Choice Accommodation Near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport: City Suites Taoyuan Gateway
For my 6D/5N trip to Taiwan last month, we put up at a different accommodation every night. The first hotel in Taiwan was City Suites Taoyuan Gateway (桃園城市商旅航空館).