When in doubt what to do when arriving at a new destination, go up the highest building you can find. And that seemed like a pretty solid plan in Taipei, as it boasts Taipei 101, the fourth highest building in the world at 509metres (1,667 feet), also housing the world’s fastest lift (1010m/h). Add to that the fact that it’s shaped […]
Taiwan intro feat. LOTS OF FOOD
Did you know that some Taiwanese call themselves the ‘children of the Sweet Potato’? Taiwan is shaped like one. I would personally love to be the child of a sweet potato. I guess that’s why I found myself in Taiwan. When planning my trip, Taiwan was one of the original countries it was planned around. Not a well-known country, but […]
HK Airlines
Let me tell you about Hong Kong Airlines. For some reason, when I booked my flight from Hong Kong to Taipei with them, I was under the impression they were a reputable airline. I’m not quite sure why. It was a wrong impression. Ok, in all fairness, they were much more efficient than, for […]
The joyful cable cars of Oriental Venice
Before I begin, please forgive me. The title is misleading. The joyful cable cars are not actually in the Oriental Venice, but I have been sat here for way too long trying to think of a title for this blog post (I eventually decided against my dad’s suggestion of ‘Ngong Ping Pong Kong‘). The joyful […]
The high lights of Hong Kong
Hong Kong is my new favourite city. Which is kind of surprising since the reviews I’ve heard about it haven’t been wholly positive. And yes, I guess living there would be pretty hectic, but from my four days in Hong Kong I have concluded that Hong Kong has everything: awe-inspiring crazy high skyscrapers (including the […]
24h in Vibrant Singapore
HELLO MY DEARESTS, So now let’s welcome the long ambitious mission of attempting to record my three-week Asia trip I just came back from. After finishing work in Vietnam last month, I embarked on a celebratory solo-trip to Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and Korea. And here is the first stop… SINGAPORE. I hadn’t […]
What I think while motorbiking in Vietnam
So, an entry I’ve been looking forward to doing for ages: Back to my beloved Vietnamese motorbike, and thoughts I have whilst dodging all my fellow traffic on the streets of Bien Hoa, the insane streets of Saigon and a few scenic countryside roads too. Firstly, a nice photo of my exploration north of Bien Hoa, where […]
The Lost Passport
I’ve always prided myself in being quite a ‘good’ traveller. I’ve been through many travel situations and have handled them decently. My brother and father frequently like to incredulate over the fact that even though I get lost cycling from my house to my friend’s house, I manage to navigate Aberystwyth, Wales to Auckland, NZ. […]
Surf life on Bali beach
Good afternoon pumpkins of mine, So, this was meant to be the last day at Bali, but, due to unforeseen circumstances, we actually had two ‘last’ days. They were both spent similarly – primarily on Kuta Beach pretending to be a surfer pro. So, I will combine the two beach days in one entry […]
Uluwatu, the monkeyful paradise
Wazzzaaaaa my dearests, Today was the day for Uluwatu, venturing even further south. Uluwatu is famous for rich couples and rich families staying at cool resorts, with nothing much else around. But many places also claimed it had the the nicest, most peaceful beaches around. And scenery in general. For some reason, even though I […]