Tag：#Travel
An Otaku Wanders to the End of the World: My Retirement Dream by Lake Tekapo
9/27/2026From the breathtaking turquoise waters of New Zealand's Lake Tekapo to a hermit's life in the mountains of southern France. An otaku wanderer's retirement dream requires only coffee beans, flour, eggs, and an uninterrupted high-speed internet connection.
Summer Secret Spots in Tamsui and Sanzhi: Wild Stream BBQ and River Safety Tips
3/30/2026The Datun mountain range behind Tamsui holds abundant water veins, serving as a secret haven for locals to enjoy wild stream barbecues during summer. Mizu Traveler shares essential safety rules and Leave No Trace principles while enjoying the refreshing river waters.
Politics and Religion: That 'Forbidden Dividing Line' on Independent Travel
3/30/2026Exploring why you shouldn't casually discuss politics and religion with strangers while traveling, delving into a real story of a cross-border night train and an elderly Thai man, plus a survival guide to the four 'taboo topics' for wandering travelers.
Turkey Airport Transit Nightmare: Crowds, Line-Cutting, and Bureaucratic Absurdity
3/29/2026Transiting through Turkey should have been a routine European layover, but rapidly escalated into a soul-crushing travel disaster. Documenting passport control chaos, shameless bribery, stampede gate sprints, and bureaucratic torments following a missed flight.
Essential Vietnam Travel Guide: Avoiding Taxi Scams and Road Safety Protocol
3/29/2026Many visitors to Vietnam endure unpleasant rip-offs when hailing taxis on the street. To ensure a smooth, worry-free trip, we've compiled a comprehensive guide to dodging price gouging, recommending Grab ride-hailing and verified reputable fleets like Vinasun and Mai Linh.
Otsuka Museum of Art in Naruto, Shikoku: A Candid Review of Tech and Derivative Masterpieces
4/1/2025Located in Naruto, Tokushima, the Otsuka Museum of Art is renowned as the world's foremost ceramic board art repository. A critical review covering transit from Tokushima City, high admission fees, and an honest perspective comparing ceramic replicas to original fine art.
Turning Your Favorite Sport into a Social Language on Independent Travel
2/1/2023An in-depth answer to a Q&A about favorite sports. Starting from basketball memories of Slam Dunk, shifting to a passion for soccer, the 'king of sports.' A detailed account of an obsession with tennis during student days, the journey of competing against college cup experts, and how to turn tennis into an excellent social tool when traveling in Anglophone countries.
Taiwan Round-Island: From Tainan to Tamsui
1/31/2022The 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.
Taiwan Round-Island: From Hualien to Jinlun, Taitung
1/29/2022Day 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.
Taiwan Round-Island: From Tamsui to Hualien
1/29/2022One 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.
Taiwan Round-Island: From Jinlun, Taitung to Gangshan, Kaohsiung
1/29/2022The 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.
Dongyin Island Travel Guide: Lodging Experiences and Backpacking Tips on Taiwan's Northernmost Frontier
9/21/2021In-depth breakdown of travel resources and lodging advice for Dongyin Island in the Matsu archipelago. Sharing local spatial distribution shaped by military history, choosing guesthouses paired with authentic local seafood feasts, and visiting the historic Zhongzhu Gratitude Pavilion to trace Chiang Ching-kuo's legacy. Practical tips on island transport and Blue Tears bioluminescence spotting.
A Traveler's Guide to the Administrative Geography of the Republic of China: Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, and Nansha 🇹🇼
6/25/2019An in-depth guide to the administrative geography of the Republic of China (Taiwan). From the 19 cities and counties of Taiwan Island to Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, and distant frontier islands like Pratas and Nansha. A complete footprint roadmap for discerning travelers, including nostalgic memories of the 319 Townships Passport.
Shattering the 'Traveler' Stereotype: An Old-School Senior Teacher and Seasoned Wanderer
1/8/2019Chronicling an unassuming, old-school senior teacher brimming with adventures who shattered my stereotype of what a 'traveler' looks like. She had visited nearly every country on my dream bucket list, yet lived a simple, unpretentious life.
Unplanned Travel Philosophy: Seeking European Companions and Recommended Destinations
1/8/2019Reflecting on the evolution from spontaneous scooter rambles in Hsinchu to unplanned European adventures. Envisioning London as the starting block on a Monopoly board, alongside an ambitious bucket list spanning Antarctica, Brazil, and the Sahara Desert.
The Subtle Art of Being Unhurried: A Leisurely Life Attitude Against Modern Anxiety
6/7/2018Five authentic vignettes celebrating an unhurried, leisurely philosophy of living. From dozing off at a crowded bus stop in college to napping on riverbed boulders in Datun Mountain, and losing track of time before masterpieces in Tokyo.
Driving to Caotun, Nantou During Typhoon Krosa: When the Windshield Wipers Died on the Highway
10/4/2007A gritty chronicle of heading to Caotun, Nantou for engineering measurements during Severe Typhoon Krosa. Nostalgic memories of the PDA dial-up era, failed windshield wipers on the freeway, and dodging an airborne stainless steel water tank. Reflections on the raw power of nature and camaraderie.
Hualien and Taitung 4-Day Round-Island Trip: A Full Record of Food, Lodging, Transport, and Ticket Expenses
8/5/2006A detailed record of the expenses of a four-day Hualien-Taitung trip in 2006, including lodging costs at Wuling Farm, Hongye Hot Spring, and Zhiben Hot Spring, as well as spending on local delicacies such as Chishang bento, Donghe buns, and Guangfu Sugar Factory ice cream, for readers planning a Hualien-Taitung trip.
A Solo Round-Island Trip Around Taiwan: Exploring the Charms of Mountains and Sea
6/30/2003A summer vacation, one person, one car—setting off on a spontaneous, unplanned round-island adventure around Taiwan. A record of the journey from Tamsui through Keelung, Hualien, Taitung, and Pingtung to Tainan, capturing the fun of getting lost, magnificent scenery, and heartwarming reunions with old friends—a wandering log totaling 1,420 kilometers.
