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Hiking Jiufen to Houtong (Siaocukeng Ancient Foot Path)

Jiufen and Houtong are great destination points. Jiufen has the famous old street and Houtong has the Ecological Coal Mine Park and Cat Village.  On the map they look so … Continue Reading →

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Upside Down House

Huashan 1914 Creative Park usually has some interesting things going on.  The exhibit that I just checked out was the Upside Down House.  Check out the photos. Their website is … Continue Reading →

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Experimental Forest of Yilan University

The Experimental Forest of National Yilan University is not open to the public and you need permission to enter.  The entrance has a security gate preventing vehicles and pedestrians from … Continue Reading →

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Turtle Island

Turtle Island is located about 6 miles east of Wushih Harbor (30 minute boat ride).  To visit the island you need an admission permit and they say it takes  3 … Continue Reading →

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Linmei Shipan Trail

The Linmei Shipan Trail is a must see if you are in the Jiaoxi area.  Short hike with waterfalls.  Unfortunately I got caught in a heavy rain that limited my … Continue Reading →

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Yilan Camping

I just spent a night camping in Yilan.  This is a new campsite.  The original place is a resort and was opened about 10 years ago.  September of 2015 they … Continue Reading →

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Linkou Night Life

This post is intended more as a statement than a review.  The statement is that now it is possible to hear live music in Linkou in a lounge / restaurant … Continue Reading →

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Zhuzihu

Zhuzihu is a part of Yangmingshan Park that is great to see flowers.  They have an annual “Festival of the Calla Lily” that is held around the middle of March … Continue Reading →

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Pineapple Cake DIY

Pineapple Cake is another food that Taiwan is famous for.  Vigor Kobo has a pineapple cake factory located in the Wugu district of New Taipei City.  Some family and friends … Continue Reading →

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Two Phoenix Gorge Waterfall

The Two Phoenix Gorge Waterfall is located near the Sandaoling Train Station on the Pingxi Line.   Instructions on how to find this waterfall are found in Richard Saunders book … Continue Reading →