I often get asked about hiking trails beyond Taipei, so I spent days researching and selecting the best ones—popular, scenic, and easily accessible by public transport. While I haven’t hiked them all yet, I’m excited to explore each this year! Read the post here. I didn’t want to overwhelm this post, so I created a detailed, easy-to-use guide with clickable links to maps, bus timetables, and more—perfect for those who don’t want to spend hours researching. 🔥 Get 10% off with code: BEST20%...

As 2024 comes to a close, it has been an unusual year here in Taiwan. We faced devastating earthquakes that forced us to pause our pride, Taroko, and we dealt with an overwhelming number of typhoons in October and November. Many activities were interrupted by these natural disasters. However, as they say, “Man plans and God laughs.” Yet, there are still many good things in 2024. I traveled to Europe for 3 weeks, did my first high mountain solo hike to Yushan North Peak this month, did a 3-day...

After spending three days in Alishan in November, I realized there is much more to explore beyond the well-known attractions. In this post, I will share some places I visited that extend beyond the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area. I hope to discover and share hidden gems in the broader Alishan region with you in the future. Stay tuned! Continue reading...