A deep dive into the complex aftermath of a rear-end collision on a Republic of China 🇹🇼 highway. From the efficiency debates of highway police reports to the suspicions of buried cases at the National Police Agency, and how to exploit insurance legal loopholes to protect your rights. A survival guide for all drivers in Taiwan.
The final chapter of the round-island trip, recording a warm date and a car-washing mishap in Tainan city. Departing from Tainan, passing through the central coastal highway and getting lost in Miaoli city, finally carrying shrimp crackers as souvenirs over winding mountain roads and the freeway, safely returning to Tamsui—a complete record of this free-spirited summer round-island wandering.
Day two of the round-island trip, greeting the sunrise at Qixingtan in Hualien. A record of visiting Dahan Institute of Technology, hiking around the scenic Liyu Lake and its trails, then driving south to taste Chishang bento and Donghe meat buns, finally lodging at a Jinlun hot spring hotel in Taitung late at night.
One person, one car—setting off on a free summer round-island trip. A record of departing from Tamsui along the North Coast, passing Shimen, Yehliu, and getting lost in Keelung city, finally racing along the Suhua Highway in the dark to arrive at Qixingtan in Hualien for the night—a bedraggled yet profound first day.
The third day of the round-island trip, setting off from Jinlun Hot Spring and racing along the beautiful Pingtung coastline. A record of running short of cash in Checheng, visiting Eluanbi Lighthouse Park, exploring the mysterious Jiupeng Desert and the hidden gem of Xuhai Prairie, and finally the eventful journey of settling in at a motel in Gangshan, Kaohsiung.
On the eve of Constitution Day of the Republic of China, a record of animal observation along the Tamsui riverbank. A detailed account of how a barking Chihuahua retreated and froze under my 'Siberian-style indifference,' and the stark contrast brought by four gentle Golden Retrievers. A humorous essay on historical sentiment, everyday passersby, and the 'Freeze!' moment.
On a secret forest trail in Franz Josef on New Zealand's South Island, a chance encounter with an American boy named Jeff devoted to wildlife photography. Through this quiet woodland meeting, it depicts the shy, pure exchange between an "eco-geek" and a "hiking-geek," and opens the curtain on a later, hilarious adventure.
An in-depth exploration of the well-known South Island town of Franz Josef, sharing a secret forest trail hidden on an abandoned stone-wall map. A detailed introduction to this private hiking route that avoids the cumbersome commercial tours and reaches the glacier trailhead on foot alone, with practical transport tips and environmental observations.
Venturing into Mudan Township in Pingtung to discover southern Taiwan's enigmatic landscapes. From adolescent fantasies of the restricted Jiupeng Military Base to gripping rides across precipitous cliff trails in local 4WD jeeps. Essential guide to Syuhai Grassland Recreation Area.
An in-depth exploration of Okinawa World, the premier cultural theme park in southern Okinawa. Featuring the magnificent Gyokusendo stalactite cave, traditional Ryukyu townscape, energetic Eisa dance performances, tickets, MAPCODE, and transport.
