Tuesday morning I went out for one of my last bike rides in Taiwan. It was on some familiar roads, some of which were of the first that I explored on my own. Taiwan has some amazing cycling, and I am truly going to miss it. I began by cycling …
I went to Jiufen last Sunday with Matt. It’s a mining town east of Taipei known for great views of the mountains and ocean and tea houses. As a place that has managed to escape me since being in Taiwan, I’m glad that I finally checked it off the list; it …
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. …
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 …