Taiwan, you were a fast-paced ride from start to finish—passport stamped, sneakers on, and map in hand. You gave me thrill, flavor, and fun in every corner. Let’s just say… I’ll be back for more. I came for adventure—and you gave me a postcard day at every turn.
— CJ Oliva —

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🇹🇼 Taiwan Travel Diaries
“From street food and sky lanterns to nostalgic train rides—Taiwan was a whirlwind of colors, cravings, and childhood dreams fulfilled.”
- Last Day in Kaohsiung: Exploring Cijin Island and Farewell Views

- Exploring Hamasen Railway Museum and Pier-2: A Railway Enthusiast’s Day in Kaohsiung

- Kaohsiung Lotus Pond: Dragon & Tiger Pagodas, Temples, and Pavilions

- Kaohsiung, Taiwan: Rhythms of the Local Train and Night Breezes

- Whispers of Hinoki Village: My Serendipitous Stop in Chiayi, Taiwan

- From Chiayi to Minxiong, Taiwan: Tracing Meteor Garden Memories

- Fenqihu to Chiayi, Taiwan: The Mountain Train I’d Been Waiting for Years

- Day One in Chiayi, Taiwan: Lost, Dizzy, and Grateful

- Tracks, Lanterns & Pawprints: My Pingxi Line Day Trip

- From Kaohsiung’s Calm to Taipei’s Chaos—In the Best Way

- Kaohsiung in the Rain: A Solo Traveler’s Southern Taiwan Story

- One More Temple, Please: We’re Not Ready to Go Home

- Exploring Taipei: Museums, Memorial Halls, and Nightlife Highlights

- A Day in Tamsui: Wandering Paths and Hidden Moments

- Taipei in Motion: From Taipei Zoo Paths to City Lights

- A Quiet Morning at Zhinan Temple: Where We Ended Up

- From Rock Formations to Sky Lanterns: A Perfect Day in Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen

- White Tigers & Wistful Farewells: My Taiwan Finale

- Hello Again, Taiwan: First Stops and Night Bites

- Taiwan, No Goodbyes, just ‘See You Again’

- Back to the Wild: Taipei Zoo & Maokong Vibes

- Backpacking Taiwan: A Return to the Island That Waited

- Taiwan It That Way: Taipei, I’ll Be Back—A Farewell Filled with Gratitude

- Taiwan It That Way: From Rock Formations to Lantern Dreams

- Taiwan It That Way: When Taiwan Took Me by Surprise

“Some places don’t just leave memories—they awaken dreams.“