“What do you mean you’ve never heard of Yellow House Hostel in Hengchun?” Since moving to Kenting National Park / Hengchun area in 2018, I’ve been hearing about that “super amazing place, wicked guesthouse, backpacker’s heaven, crazy-badass swimming pool, dope hostel, coolest B&B in Kenting…“ Whenever I hear such superlatives, I somehow automatically tend to […]
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Baisha Bay (Baishawan)
Baishawan is one of the most beautiful beaches in Kenting National Park. Period. The sand is golden yellow, there are few rocks, few waves, and little development. It’s an idyllic spot, especially during weekdays. Must-visit place! I think I should re-phrase what I just wrote in my introduction. Baisha is not only one of Kenting’s […]
Houbihu Harbor in Kenting
Jialeshui Travel Guide
Jialeshui, in Kenting National Park, is Taiwan’s second most popular surfing destinations (the #1 spot goes to Donghe, in Taitung County). If you’re not into surfing, you can still enjoy the laidback vibe, awesome nature, sea breeze, and maybe even go for a kayak outing on the peaceful Gangkou River. If you’re not into any […]
Travel from Taichung to Hualien City
There are quite a few ways to travel from Taichung City (West coast), to Hualien City (East coast). Over the past 20 years, I have journeyed between those two cities over 50 times. I can definitely show you how to get there by train, bus, car, scooter, or plane. What’s the most convenient way to […]
Is Taiwan a Country? An inconvenient topic!
Let’s talk about some big questions you may have about Taiwan’s status. Is Taiwan a Country? Is it part of China? Is it an independent nation? Why isn’t there a Taiwanese embassy or consulate in my country? Why is Taiwan listed under “China” on many websites? You will never find a black or white answer […]
Donghe Travel Guide
Donghe 東河, in Taitung County, is one of my top 3 beach destinations in Taiwan. I almost want to claim that it’s my favorite place on the whole island, but I won’t say that, because it may give you expectations that could be too high. Why is Donghe so hot these days? Donghe is quickly […]
Renting a Scooter in Taichung
The most convenient place for renting a scooter in Taichung City is next to the High Speed Rail (HSR) station. It’s one of the only places where you can rent a scooter without an ARC (Taiwan’s resident card). Most scooter rental shops around the Taichung train station have old scooters that may not be the […]
