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Xiuguluan River Rafting

Quote from the National Scenic Area of Taiwan website.  ”Of all the water sports on offer in the East Rift Valley, the most famous and exciting has to be the … Continue Reading →

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Taiwan Craft Beer

Where I live in the USA there is a craft beer explosion.  Microbreweries are popping up all over.  As a result for the past couple of years I have been … Continue Reading →

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I met a famous dog

I was talking with a conversation exchange friend and she mentioned a unique breed of dog.  I was impressed that someone who was not a native English speaker would have … Continue Reading →

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Yuantan Natural Eco Park

Yuantan Natural Eco Park features several waterfalls and fantastic scenery.  Located in the mountains in Chiayi.  It is hard to imagine getting so much scenery in such a short walk. … Continue Reading →

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Dongshi Boat Tour

This was something different to do.  In Dongshi we took a boat tour that included several things; buffet lunch, karaoke, out to sea and landing on a sandbar.  While on … Continue Reading →

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Aogu Wetland Forest Park a bird watchers paradise

Aogu Wetland Forest Park is located in Dongshi Township in Chiayi County.  The park is reclaimed abandoned sea land that was originally used for agriculture. The park is huge, 1470 … Continue Reading →

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Wulai

Wulai is easy to get to from the Xindian MRT, just take the 849 bus to the last stop.  Reasons to go are numerous; Old Street, authentic Atayal dishes, free … Continue Reading →

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Kavalan Whisky

Taiwan is a culinary destination so good food is a given but I was surprised to find out that they have an international award winning whisky.  When I heard about … Continue Reading →

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Bee Museum

I am not sure of the best title for this but Bee Museum, Bee Farmer, Honey House and Fong Cai Museum all seem correct.  This museum is rated #11 of … Continue Reading →

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Jianshan Scenic Lookout

I have hiked at Guanyin Mountain many times.  Most of the time I start at the visitor center and hike to the Yinghan Peak.  Yinghan Peak is the tallest peak … Continue Reading →