Taiwan: 2-Day Jiufen Itinerary

As part of our Taiwan trip (more like Taipei trip), we also did an overnight trip to Jiufen. Its magical teahouses, red lamps, narrow streets and mysterious surroundings are said to have inspired Miyazaki for the movie Spirited Away. Keep scrolling for our 2-day Jiufen itinerary which includes lots of food, sights, nature and eeriness!… Continue reading Taiwan: 2-Day Jiufen Itinerary

First impressions of Taipei

We arrived on a late evening in Taipei. As soon as we got out of Taipei Main Station, we were welcomed by the warm, pleasant weather, and the hustle and bustle of the city, reminding me of my previous trip to big cities in Asia. I loved this familiar feeling and even though we have been travelling for 24h and we were extremely tired, my mind was feeling refreshed and ready to explore.

Top 5 Things to see in Bangkok

Oh how excited I was to go to Bangkok. From what I saw & read about it, it looked amazing – crowded, busy, noisy, lots of traffic, skyscrapers, new sounds, new smells. And this is what I want when I travel, new experiences. As soon as I booked the flights, I was frantically Googling “top things to see in Bangkok” because there is SO much to see and not enough time. So, compiling the research and my personal experience in Bangkok, here are my top 5 things to do in Bangkok.