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Four Beast Hike – Taipei

Just after 9am this morning, a group of us set off to hike the four beast hike which scales Nangang mountain and Jiuwufeng. Each of the four peaks (Elephant, Leopard, Lion, and Tiger) rise higher than the next, all giving views of Taipei city and the iconic Taipei 101 building. …

Getting “cultured” in Taipei

I spent the past two weekends going to Taipei trying to be a more well-rounded person, or as some would say “getting cultured.” The first weekend we spent roaming the streets around Taipei 101, before rather quickly deciding to see the city from above. I have to admit, the view from …

I’ve been quite busy working the past month. In all honesty it isn’t too exciting to blog or read about. The good news is that I have been saving as much as possible and making moves. I am leaving Taiwan in the near future. I have put in my notice …

Highs and Lows

The past few weeks have been a blur. Rachel came into town for a week from Thailand, Scott left last Friday and somewhere between I managed to visit Yilan County, battle the biggest spider I’ve ever seen, lock myself out of my computer and deal with more stomach issues. As …