EAST ASIA

Explore my adventures across East Asia, from bustling cities to hidden corners off the tourist trail. In this category, you’ll find travel guides, personal stories, and tips from Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, and beyond. Whether you’re planning your first solo trip or revisiting your favorite destinations, these posts will inspire your next journey.

The Dome of Light at Formosa Boulevard Station—color and movement below the city. 🌈

Street in Macau with colonial-style pastel buildings featuring arched windows, green shutters, and retail shops like Bossini and Sasa, with pedestrians and a modern high-rise in the background.

Exploring Macau: A Culture Blend of East and West

Macau is famous for its dazzling skyline and vibrant casino strip, but beyond the modern glitz lies a historic world

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Visitors posing with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Hong Kong Disneyland, with casual outfits, smiles, and the Disneyland Emporium in the background.

My First Hong Kong Adventure: Stepping into a Whole New World

I never imagined Hong Kong would be the destination of my very first trip abroad. Looking back, this post has

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Travelers on the Pingxi Line itinerary release colorful sky lanterns inscribed with handwritten wishes over the railway tracks in Pingxi, Taiwan.

Pingxi Line Itinerary: Tracks, Lanterns & Pawprints

I didn’t plan a strict, sequential Pingxi Line itinerary, nor did my transit go entirely as expected. But then again,

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Modern subterranean plaza of Kaohsiung Main Station with its organic white ceiling design before boarding the Kaohsiung to Taipei by train express.

Kaohsiung to Taipei by Train: My 5-Hour TRA Trip

My Kaohsiung to Taipei train journey was one of two halves. One part quiet reflection and one part neon energy.

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The colorful stained-glass Dome of Light ceiling at Kaohsiung Metro station is a vibrant landmark often featured in Kaohsiung Solo Travel experiences.

Kaohsiung, Taiwan Solo Travel: A Rainy Season Guide to Southern Taiwan

In August 2023, I returned to Taiwan for the fourth time. This time for Kaohsiung solo travel. I wasn’t chasing

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Longshan Temple with ornate roof carvings, incense smoke, and worshippers in Taipei, Taiwan.

Taipei Temple Itinerary: Xingtian, Shandao & Longshan

✧ Series Note – Taiwandering 2019 ✧A third visit, a shared adventure—full of inspiration and discovery.Thank you for reading and

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