by Pauline Hammer | May 20, 2018 | Dive and Snorkel Asia, Finding our way, Taipei Day Trips, Taiwan Destinations
This was pretty much my ideal day trip! The scenic bus route winding through the mountains between Ruifang & Bitou is a tour in itself. We were blown away by the hospitality and the facilities at Ocean Love Dive Club. And the snorkeling was beautiful and easy to...
by Pauline Hammer | May 17, 2018 | Butterflies, Expat life, Life in Taipei, Taipei Day Trips
Being in Taiwan for a second year has opened up a lot of opportunities to engage with the people and culture here at a deeper level. Whether it’s going to concerts and performing arts events in the area or joining an all Chinese-speaking Taiwan tour down...
by Pauline Hammer | May 8, 2018 | Expat life, Taipei Day Trips, Taiwan Destinations
We’ve already been in Taiwan over a year! In fact, we’re already well into our 2nd year! And even though we’ve packed in a lot of travel there are still SO many places yet to see. Honestly, that will probably always be the case. There will always be...
by Pauline Hammer | May 4, 2018 | Taipei Day Trips, Taiwan Destinations
The National Palace Museum and Taipei 101 are sure to please no matter the weather or season, but there are many other Taiwan experiences that can only be enjoyed during certain times of year. And you still might miss them, if you don’t know to go take advantage...
by Pauline Hammer | Feb 6, 2018 | Life in Taipei, Taipei Day Trips
Of course you really shouldn’t miss visiting Taipei 101 if you’re in Taiwan. It’s iconic to the city and part of the experience of visiting this country. Plus, the MRT will conveniently drop you off right in front of it!! (find out what other fun...
by Pauline Hammer | Feb 4, 2018 | Finding our way, Life in Taipei, Taipei Day Trips
Taipei main station is a hub of Taipei’s public transit system. The Blue, Red and Purple MRT lines all convene here. The HSR (high speed rail) and regular train meets up here too and there’s a bus station too. So yes, it’s bit of a maze. But its...
