2016 Aug. Taipei. Wulai.
我在台北住的地方，可以搭公车849号直达终点站烏來，非常方便。想要避开城市的喧嚣，找个地方透透气，不到一个小时就能进到山里享受大自然的山林，所以我蛮常来的。乌来地方不大，可以逛老街吃山菜，到溪边泡脚玩水，还有我的最爱。。。在山里泡温泉！第一次在大热天里泡温泉，嗯，还是天气冷的时候泡比较爽。
Wulai is a place for hot springs about an hour away from Taipei City. It is a convenient and quick getaway from the city centre, and a direct public bus 849 will take you to the Old Street of Wulai, where you can enjoy the aboriginal cuisine, and the natural beauty of the forested hills and streams.
2016 Aug. Rail & Bike Travel Itinerary. Taiwan Island & Orchid Island.
背包旅行真的会让人上瘾。独自为伴随性出发，放任享受大自然美景，轻松体验生活可以很简单，沉淀心情回归自己。
念念不忘半年前二月份的台湾花东自由行，决定在回去上班前再来一次台湾环岛行。这次想走得更偏远，从北到南绕一圈，也到离岛蘭嶼看看。自备折叠脚车，想到哪儿就骑到哪儿。
先在台北住了一星期，期间去了乌来、台中、瑞穗、玉里。之后的三个星期，单人行程从台北出发搭台铁沿西海岸南下到內灣、高雄、墾丁，转游轮到蘭嶼，返程到台東、骑车沿东海岸北上经三仙台、石梯坪到花蓮、搭客运到太魯閣、火车到宜蘭、再转客运回台北。
这一个月的轻松旅行，接下来慢慢与大家分享。。。
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Taiwan is one of my favorite travel destinations that I keep going back, again and again. The island is blessed with gorgeous natural landscapes, delicious local delicacies, convenient transportation, and very friendly people wherever you go. Traveling within Taiwan is easy and comfortable. Quality homestays in scenic areas are common and best of all, very budget friendly.
I decided to go on a more ambitious round-island solo backpacking trip via rail, bus, and my foldable bike this time. After spending a week in Taipei taking short trips nearby, I started my solo round island trip. The highlight of my itinerary is Orchid Island, an offshore hard to get to island still inhabited by its native aboriginal residents, that retained much of it pristine natural beauty and tribal charm.
My following blog posts will share more pics and details of my month-long travel…
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2016 Jul. Georgetown. Gurney Drive. Air Itam.
Penang is THE street food and hawker fare paradise. There are so many famous and yummilicious stalls that you have to be strategic on your choices. There is only so much you can stuff into your stomach and you do not want to step on a landmine and waste space on mediocre food. Exploring the rich cultural heritage of Georgetown and the interesting street art by Ernest Zacharevic also made good exercise to burn off some calories to get yourself ready for the next meal. I love visiting Penang, and my itinerary is to eat, and eat, and maybe walk a little, so that I can eat again.
Most of the stalls I visited this time are already famous and need little introduction. You can find on the internet countless blogs and top 10 lists on what is the best. Here’s my take on what is so good that you have to hunt it down, and those that are worth trying if you happen to be nearby. Continue Reading
2016 Jul. Aonang Beach in Krabi & Phi Phi Islands.
Phi Phi Islands in Krabi become famous after Leonardo Dicaprio’s movie The Beach, and is now a hugely popular beach destination. It was a spontaneous decision to go on a short lazy getaway to Krabi, as it is easily accessible and reasonable affordable from Singapore. Budget airline TigerAir has promotion and decent pricing if you book at the right time in advance. We chose to stay in Aonang, which is close to many shops and restaurants, and has easy access to island hopping.
2013 Nov. Amazon Rainforest. Puerto Maldonado.
Day 1
Flew in to Puerto Maldonado from Cusco. We checked-in at the Butterfly House, then a 10 minute transfer to the Boarding Wharf for a 45-minute boat transfer along the river to our accommodation Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion. I had always wanted to visit the amazon after seeing so many documentaries on National Geographic. Not knowing what to expect, I was so excited to be here in the amazon jungle!
2013 Nov. Huayna Picchu. Aguas Calientes.
After 4 days of trekking and camping without proper toilet and bathroom, being able to take a shower in the hotel finally in Aguas Calientes was such a welcomed luxury. Never felt so clean and refreshed, after being marinated in sweat and rain, infused with local wild herbs and sun-baked for 4 days. We had a happy celebration lunch with our wonderful guides and the bunch of awesome people who made the Inca Trail trek so fun and memorable.
2013 Nov. Inca Trail Trek (4 Days) to Machu Picchu.
Inca Trail is one of the most well known sacred pilgrimages around the world. This 4-day trek through the Urubamba Valley towards the citadel of Machu Picchu is definitely an unique once-in-a-lifetime experience. I was really blessed to have awesome local guides and wonderful hiking companions, which made the trek so fun and memorable.
Day 1
Inca Trail starts at Piscacucho/KM82 where we began our hike to Wayllabamba.
2013 Nov. Cusco. Sacred Valley.
The journey from Puno to Cusco was via tour bus, which stopped along the way for sightseeing in the Southern Sacred Valley.
2013 Nov. Lake Titicaca. Uros. Taquile.
Lake Titicaca, located in the Andes on the border of Peru and Bolivia, is the largest lake in South America, and the highest navigable lake in the world with a surface elevation of 3,812m (12,507ft).
A short boat ride from Puno, we arrive in Uros, which is a group of 44 or so artificial islands made of floating reeds (totora). The purpose of the island settlements was originally defensive, and if a threat arose they could be moved.
2013 Nov. Colca Canyon.
Set off for our Colca Canyon tour by van, which was even more bumpy. As we were ascending in altitude, we bought some coca leaves to chew on along the way. I am taking drugs, how naughty and exciting! (coca leaves is a common altitude sickness remedy in Peru, but banned and illegal in Singapore). Colca Canyon, one of Peru’s top tourist destinations, is an area of astounding scenic beauty and best known as one of the world’s deepest canyons at 4,160m (13,640 feet).
