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Archive for category: Asia

  • A night market in Bangkok
     

    First time in Bangkok? 7 things your guidebook may not tell you

    17th October 2018 / Asia, Destinations, Thailand / 3 comments

    Many travellers start their exploration of Southeast Asia in Bangkok, and the city can be rather disorienting for first-timers. After three trips to Bangkok over a period of 20 years, certain things haven’t changed much. […]

     
     
  • Southern Taiwan food at Fuchen Food, Taipei
     

    Where and what to eat in Taiwan : a mini food guide

    7th March 2018 / Asia, Destinations, Taiwan / 3 comments

    If you know of only one reason to visit Taiwan, it’s probably the food scene. Food in Taiwan is a national obsession. There are eateries on pretty much every block, and the Taiwanese always seem […]

     
     
  • Is solo travel in Taiwan a good idea?
     

    Is solo travel in Taiwan a good idea?

    28th February 2018 / Asia, Destinations, Taiwan / 14 comments

    Should you travel solo to Taiwan? In this post I highlight the advantages and disadvantages of a solo trip to the island nation. First, a disclaimer: I spent 25 days in Taiwan, but most of […]

     
     
  • View from Elephant Mountain, Taipei
     

    How to spend 2 days in Taipei – a Taipei itinerary

    21st February 2018 / Asia, Destinations, Taiwan / 5 comments

    Taipei is a very walkable city, with wide sidewalks, traffic lights to control the flow of cars and scooters, and a very high safety rating. Although there are lots of things to see in Taipei, […]

     
     
  • Garden in Tainan, Taiwan
     

    7 things I love about Taiwan and one thing I hate

    9th February 2018 / Asia, Destinations, Taiwan / 1 comment

    Three months ago, I wrote about why I decided to travel to Taiwan this winter. After spending a total of 25 days in Taiwan (4 of those solo), circling the country clockwise from Taipei in […]

     
     
  • Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan
     

    Why I’m going to Taiwan this winter

    15th November 2017 / Asia, Destinations, Taiwan / 14 comments

    If you read my monthly newsletter, you know that my next destination this winter will be Taiwan. This post explains why I’ve chosen to spend nearly a month (January 11 to February 5) in this […]

     
     
  • Bali rice fields,  Indonesia
     

    7 reasons why solo travel in Southeast Asia rocks!

    6th September 2016 / Asia, Destinations / 5 comments

    It’s already September which means only one thing for us northern travel nuts: time to start thinking about winter travel! If you’re like most people (sorry skiers) you’re imagining warm weather, sun, possibly sand and […]

     
     
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