To kick off 2019, I accompanied some of my family on a trip to sunny Thailand. We flew to Chiang Mai iand stayed there for 2 days, before adjourning to Chiang Rai for 2 more. It turned out to be a pretty relaxing trip, and a meaningful one for my father as well. Short footnote … Continue reading Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai (Feb 2019)
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Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort and Spa (May 2018)
This was the first time that a company was flying me to a supposedly high-class resort and it was curious what I would discover there. Background Bunaken is one of Indonesia's most famous diving and snorkeling areas and it draws visitors from all over the world. In addition to banana-shaped Bunaken Island itself, the 890 … Continue reading Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort and Spa (May 2018)
Taipei Nov 2017 (Solo) – preamble
Thanks for joining me! Well, never would I have expected that, after more than 20 years, I would be able to visit Taipei not once, but twice in 1 year. The first trip was with the Fat Furious group and we did have a ball of a time despite the weather (read all about it … Continue reading Taipei Nov 2017 (Solo) – preamble
Taipei Solo Trip – Day 7 (17 Nov 2017)
It was a quick packing session after waking up, and I even had time to nip down for my Lu Rou Fan brunch, before checking out and making my way back to the Tao Yuan International Airport to catch my flight. Bye bye! Denizens of Taipei! In reflection, while writing these blog posts; months after … Continue reading Taipei Solo Trip – Day 7 (17 Nov 2017)
Taipei Solo Trip – Day 6 (16 Nov 2017)
Well, I was finally down to my final day in Taipei. And true to my deplorable nature, I did not make any effort to wake up early. My itinerary nearer to afternoon brought me firstly to Ling Dong Fang (gush mode on) – a famed beef noodle stall which was highly recommended by another Taiwanese; … Continue reading Taipei Solo Trip – Day 6 (16 Nov 2017)
Taipei Solo Trip – Day 5 (15 Nov 2017)
The final 2 days were designated to be chill days – The intention was to wind down from all the traveling and just stay local, lazing at cafe’s doing my writing stuff, or chilling at pubs exposing myself to more Taiwanese craft beer culture. Needless to say, I woke late, near to lunchtime, while nursing … Continue reading Taipei Solo Trip – Day 5 (15 Nov 2017)
Taipei Solo Trip – Day 4 (14 Nov 2017)
The drizzle died down halfway through the morning. It was considerably less wet and a lot warmer on this glorious day. (I would prefer more chill as usual, but..). We were back! And it was time for me to range further from the city area and its sheltered cafes.. Beitou hot springs was one of … Continue reading Taipei Solo Trip – Day 4 (14 Nov 2017)
Taipei Solo Trip – Day 3 (13 Nov 2017)
Well, I woke up late again, primarily because the rain kept going on the entire morning. Since the weather gods weren’t really interested in co-operating, I decided to switch things down today. I nipped over to the “Lu Rou Fan” Stall nearby for my fix, and killed a little bit more time in the hotel … Continue reading Taipei Solo Trip – Day 3 (13 Nov 2017)
Taipei Solo Trip – Day 2 (12 Nov 2017)
I woke up late, thanks to to beers I had the night before and spied through my hotel window a cloudy morning. Perfect, as I was hoping for more chilly weather as a respite from a boiling hot Singapore. As mentioned before, I decided to forego Taroko Gorge, and instead undertook a more-than 2 hour … Continue reading Taipei Solo Trip – Day 2 (12 Nov 2017)
Taipei Solo Trip – Day 1 (11 Nov 2017)
Firstly, apologies for such a long post. I usually get the most things done on the first day, and gradually slow down as the subsequent days pass. (well, I couldn’t help it; planning freak) I touched down at Taoyuan Airport at around 7am, and as expected, the airport wasn’t crowded at that time of the … Continue reading Taipei Solo Trip – Day 1 (11 Nov 2017)
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