Visiting Taipei’s Longshan Temple and Herb Lane, Taiwan

I loved my visit to Taiwan, and I’ve already written about many areas of interest to see in the country, and in its capital, Taipei. Taipei also boasts beautiful Buddist temples, perhaps chief among them is the Longshan Temple. The temple was first constructed, on a much smaller scale, in 1738. Today, it is considered…

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Hiking and relaxation at Taiwan’s Silk Place Taroko Hotel

I  already wrote about the great vacation I had last year in Taiwan. My earlier posts talked about highlights in Taipei, Taipei’s Palace Museum,  and visiting Taiwan’s highest skyscraper, Taipei 101. But we also loved our time on Taiwan’s eastern coast, hiking in the beautful Taroko Gorge. And part of the fun of our time…

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The splendors of Taipei’s National Palace Museum

I’ve already written an overview of tips  from my vacation with my sons in Taipei, Taiwan last summer. One of the places you absolutely cannot miss on your visit to the Taiwanese capital is the impressive National Palace Museum (Guoli Gugong Bowuguan). The museum is considered the world’s greatest repository of Chinese artifacts. The works…

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Skyscraper Tourism: Taipei 101

I have two little skyscraper fanatics with me when I travel. And, if you twist my arm, I may admit that I’ve always enjoyed skyscraper tourism myself. I was excited to go to the top of New York’s former World Trade Center and Chicago’s Sears Tower, back when they were the tallest skyscrapers in the…

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Asian island hopping: Taiwan and Bali

I had a fabulous summer holiday this year. I spent three weeks in August with my young sons visiting two wonderful islands – Taiwan and Bali, Indonesia. I’ve travelled quite a bit in Asia, but this was my first visit to both countries, and I wouldn’t hesitate a moment to pack my bags and return…

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Summer Holiday Reading

Since I adore travel and reading in equal measure, it’s not odd that I love to combine the two. When I visit a place, I always try to have a novel set in that destination tucked away in my suitcase. Some of my most vivid impressions I’ve experienced while reading books have been for books…

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