What to Do, Where to Eat & Drink Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand. On my visit to Thailand, I stayed five days in the town mainly to celebrate Songkran. However, Chiang Mai offers so many things to do for travelers, from temple visits to waterfall chasing to hiking to exotic animal […]
Thailand Elephant Sanctuary Volunteer Experience Do you love animals? If you are like me and love to interact with animals up close and personal, an opportunity to volunteer at an elephant sanctuary is a good enough reason to head to Chiang Mai, Thailand. This was THE reason I had the city on my bucket list […]
Doi Inthanon National Park is perhaps the most underrated place to visit in Chiang Mai. Located on the highest mountain in Thailand, hiking up the trail to reach Doi Inthanon summit is beautiful. The King and Queen Pagodas overlooking the mountain is utterly, unexpectedly, breathtakingly beautiful! Pin it for later! Disclosure: This article may contain […]
Where to Stay in Chiang Mai Shortly after I decided to celebrate Songkran, I looked up some Chiang Mai hotels. Soon I realized I was way too late in the game. Many of mid-range Chiang Mai hotels were completely booked. While it was challenging to find a mid-range hotel in Chiang Mai that can accommodate […]
Songkran 2018 Guide: What is Songkran, Where to Celebrate, Seven Survival Tips, What to Pack & Where to Stay Songkran is one of the most anticipated festivals in the world. This water festival attracts millions of people around the world to Thailand. I joined the party in 2017 and had lots of fun. Songkran truly lived […]
MILK TEA There are two things overflowing in Taiwan: scooters on the road and milk tea shops. I’m not kidding when I say there is at least one milk tea shop on every single block! After all, Taiwan is the birthplace of milk tea (奶茶). Righteously, Taiwanese are milk tea snobs. And just like beef […]
PINEAPPLE CAKES If there is one treat everyone should try in Taiwan, it is the pineapple cakes (鳳梨酥). Taiwanese pineapples are juicy and sweet, well-balanced with tanginess. No wonder why pineapple cakes become one of the most popular souvenirs to bring back home from Taiwan. With the high demand, there is an overwhelming number of […]
Kaohsiung Transportation: Taxi, MRT, Light Rail and Bus Tips Once you arrive in Kaohsiung, what’s the best way to get around town? Read the following transportation tips before heading to Kaohsiung. This detailed guide includes how to use public transportations, where & how to buy iPass & Easy Card, useful apps, how to call a taxi […]
I love to eat and try new places. This is a growing list of BEST food and drinks in Kaohsiung. The list covers hidden gems only locals know about and includes Taiwanese breakfast, home cooking, dim sum, sushi, BBQ grill, hot pot, beef noodle soup, guabao, and cocktails. As I discover the city, I will […]
Things to Do in Kaohsiung Kaohsiung (高雄; Gāoxióng) is the second largest city in Taiwan. Located in the southern part of the island, it is historically a port city. Through the colonization of the Dutch, Japanese and Chinese, the area’s culture and development were influenced by many foreign cultures. Visitors can still find the remains […]
