Asia
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Why Is Bali So Overrated?
“Where is the best place you’ve ever been to?” is a common question among travellers. Names such as Thailand, Australia and the Maldives make regular appearances, and there’s little question as to why.…
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Food Travel Guide: Top 20 Must-Try Thai Dishes
Welcome, fellow culinary adventurers! Prepare your taste buds for a tantalizing journey through the vibrant and explosive flavours of Thailand. When you embark on a culinary pilgrimage to this Southeast Asian paradise, make…
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The 15 Best Highlights To See In Alishan
Believed to resemble the birthplace of Buddha himself, the misty forests of Alishan are the pinnacle fairytale setting in more ways than one. In this whimsical land of tea-scented mazes and rolling emerald…
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The Siberian Tiger Park: A Retrospective of Cruelty
While fastidiously reading through my Lonely Planet Travel book on China, I soon came across a section dedicated to the little explored far-northeast. Amongst this barren frozen wasteland, its crowning jewel is the…
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The Ultimate Travel Itinerary: Fenqihu In 1 Day
Regarded amongst locals as one of Taiwan’s greatest national parks, the region of Alishan boasts dramatic landscapes, misty climates and in the case of Fenqihu, charming mountain villages worthy of being on any…
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Miaoli: A Final Farewell to Taiwan
Here we are again, at the end of an extraordinary long-term adventure in an Asian country about to begin a new life somewhere else. In a matter of weeks, before we left Taiwan…
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Sexy Ladies and Traditional Taiwanese Birthdays
The thing with travel is that you’ll find yourself realising that all people are the same. Children from America and China both whine to their mothers for more candy and young adults are…
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The 12 Best Things to See Around Sun Moon Lake
Most Taiwanese locals see Sun Moon Lake as the ultimate tourist destination! The awe-inspiring natural landscapes play host to a set of beautifully adorned temples and a small gathering of native indigenous tribes.…
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The 10 Best Highlights To See in Wulai
Welcome to the district of Wulai, a charming mountainous area in northern Taiwan that offers breathtaking natural scenery, cultural experiences, and a refreshing escape from the bustling city. Wulai is a popular destination…
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The 20 Strangest Chinese Superstitions
The mythical nation of China is one that’s steeped in ancient traditions and belief systems. As such, superstitions and the supernatural have played a role in the lives of Chinese citizens for centuries…
