Stories from the road, penned by a pen rebel at heart.
“Travel with me as I navigate through the unexpected and find beauty in the chaos, where every moment is a chance to learn something new and grow. Let’s wander together and see where the path takes us next.” 🌟
I didn’t begin 2025 with a clear map—only a quiet intention to move more gently. As the year unfolded, the road offered me unexpected gifts: slow mornings, mixed-emotion flights, warm smiles from strangers, familiar comfort food, and moments that asked nothing from me except presence. In those pauses, I found clarity. I learned that sometimes…
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This is the final chapter of my Taiwan, Two, Three… (2025 Series). Thank you for following along on this short but unforgettable journey. As my time in Kaohsiung comes to a close, I’m savoring the last sights, sounds, and moments of this beautiful city—until the next adventure begins! 📅 Travel Dates: November 14–18, 2025 Morning…
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There are places that pull you in quietly—no grand entrance, no dramatic reveal—just a soft call that says, “Come explore.” That’s how my day at Hamasen and Pier-2 began. With no strict itinerary, only the excitement of a railway enthusiast ready to follow the tracks wherever they would lead. This blog is a continuation of…
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After my last visit in 2023, where storms and missed plans left me longing for more, I promised myself I’d come back. In 2025, that promise becomes reality. From scenic temples to lakeside pagodas, this journey is the kind that makes you fall in love with a place all over again. Join me as I…
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My last day in Chiayi and first night in Kaohsiung were unplanned, imperfect, and a little tiring—but beautifully so. From Chiayi’s gentle morning to Minxiong’s nostalgic campus and Kaohsiung’s welcoming streets, it became a day that reminded me why I travel: not just for the places, but for the small stories in between. This blog…
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Some places remind you of the person you’ve become. Welcome to another chapter of my Taiwan, Two, Three… (2025 Series). Here’s to new paths, fresh stories, and the courage to claim them solo. ✨🇹🇼 📅 Travel Dates: November 14–18, 2025 On the Alishan train from Fenqihu the other day, a place quietly caught my attention—Hinoki Village.…
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This entry belongs to my Taiwan, Two, Three… (2025 Series). Some journeys don’t just take you forward—they bring you back to yourself. Here’s to Chiayi mornings, a Meteor Garden pilgrimage, and the quiet strength of traveling solo. ✨🇹🇼 📅 Travel Dates: November 14–18, 2025 Chiayi to Minxiong: A Change of Plans On my last day…
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In places like this, you realize travel isn’t always about collecting destinations. It’s about slowing down, breathing in the mist, and letting the world wake up around you. Fenqihu was that place for me. This blog is an installment in my Taiwan, Two, Three… (2025 Series). 📅 Travel Dates: November 14–18, 2025 A Quiet Morning…
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This blog is an installment in my Taiwan, Two, Three… (2025 Series).Some places don’t just welcome you back—they remind you who you are.Here’s to familiar streets, new stories, and the courage to walk them alone. ✨🇹🇼📅 Travel Dates: November 14–18, 2025 Ah, Taiwan! I finally made it. After months of planning (and probably too much…
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