Fo Guang Shan in southern Taiwan near Kaohsuing is one of the largest temples in Taiwan. I have only visited once, long ago, when my mom came to visit me in Taiwan in 2009. Back then, we had a female
Luo Shan Feng Recreation Area : Kending Taiwan
Kending (/Kenting) in southern Taiwan has a lot to offer, with gorgeous white sand beaches and fun local culture attractions. When Taiwan just opened up after the pandemic quieted down a bit, I visited Taiwan for a month starting in
Eluanbi Lighthouse Park : Kending Southern Taiwan
Taiwan is my old home and so every visit back is a treat. In early 2023, I ventured out of the Covid craziness in Hong Kong, just after Taiwan eased up restrictions, and spent some time in Taipei and Kaohsiung,
Visions of Kending : Taiwan
Taiwan is my old home, so whenever I visit I’m overwhelmed with strong feelings of nostalgia and yearning. I used to visit once or twice a year, but haven’t since the pandemic, and so when Taiwan finally opened up in
Kaohsiung Pier Harbor Arts Area : Taiwan
Kaohsiung has changed a lot during the decade since I last visited. Coming back to visit, I discovered a few areas I was not familiar with from before. One such area is the pier harbor areas, which Kaohsiung has transformed into
Taiwanese Temples of Lotus Pond Zuoying : Kaohsiung
One of my favorite parts of Kaoshiung is the ultra-funky Lotus Pond in Zuoying. It’s a large lake surrounded by crazy temples and traditional Taiwanese culture attractions. For anyone from non Buddhist/Daoism cultures, this area gives a theme-park feel, with
British Consulate at Takow : Kaohsiung
It’s been over 10 years since I last visited Kaohsiung, and I’ve always had the fondest memories, so I was excited last year to go back and revisit the city and have a chance to check out old spots. First
Visions walking tour of Taichung : Taiwan
I’ve lived in Taiwan for some time long ago, and but haven’t really paid much attention to Taichung. I’ve been there maybe twice, and if asked I can’t really say that I could recall much about the city, but rather
Visions and scooter tour of Tainan : Taiwan
Long ago, I spent some time living in Tainan, and have not been back to visit for over 10 years. End of last year, I finally made it back, and it was an emotional nostalgia trip for me. I honestly
National Taiwan University campus : Taipei
Taiwan has a special place in my heart. In 2006 I landed for the first time in Taipei and I soon realized I want to linger longer. I got myself a flat in the Gongguan area, near the National Taiwan
