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I just back from Taipei, Taiwan for a long weekend trip via FlyScoot. My last trip to Taiwan was 3 years ago and this time round I mainly explore Taipei. I have been posting some photos on social media and everyone has been asking me what’s there to explore the city?
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Yeah! I am back with my Taiwan travelogue post. I am going to share my first ever horse riding experience on Tamsui Beach, Taipei. Instead of the usual tourist attractions and things to do when you are in Taiwan, I spend half a day with a fun-filled activity at Lu Ye Esquestrian Culture and Creative Park. Read More

When in Taipei, Fu Hang Dou Jiang is one of the must-visit breakfast places for tourists. Fu Hang Dou Jiang is located at Huashan Market (华山市场), a walking distance from Shandao Temple MRT Station (捷运善导寺站) opens at 5.30am daily except on Mondays. Their speciality is their authentic and traditional Taiwanese style breakfast food. Read More

During my trip to Taipei, Taiwan, I stayed in 2-star Orange Hotel Quanqian for 3 days 2 night. The hotel is 2 streets away from Taipei Main Station. Orange Hotel is under Forte Hotel Group that has other hotels in different part of Taipei and Yilan. I stayed at their Forte Dong Shan Villa Yilan 3 years ago. So, basically it is my second stay with Forte Hotel Group. Read More

*Updated Sept 2022*
On Lok Yun is famous with its traditional and classic breakfast among locals and tourists. There are many reviews and photos of the place shared on social media platform. Just like any other coffeeshop across Asia countries, On Lok Yun has been around for more than 80 years. This reminds me of the Kong Thai Lai in Penang which has 100 over years of history. Read More

Since I am starting to do my travel packing list for my upcoming list, I decided to blog about the essential things to pack when travelling to share. Not sure about you guys but I think it is good to list down the essential things to bring along while travelling so that you won’t miss out. The worst case is to purchase it but it will be best to spend the money on travel expenses. Don’t you think so? Read More

Hua Hin is a seaside resort on the of gulf Thailand and it is approximately 3-4 hours drive from Bangkok. Upon arriving Bangkok, we have arranged the transport to pick us up to Hua Hin. We paid 8,000 Thai Baht (8 pax) for 2 days transport from Bangkok to Hua Hin (2-way) and around Hua Hin attractions. This inclusive of 2,000 Thai Baht transportation from Hua Hin to Bangkok if you are wondering how much is the charges. Read More

I have been to Penang quite a number of times and usually spent my time in Georgetown or Bayan Lepas instead of Batu Ferringhi. So thanks to Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, my bff and I ventured to Batu Ferringhi, north shore of the tropical island of Penang during our recent trip.Apart from Shangri-La group, Eastern and Oriental (E&O) hotel is the only luxury hotels in Penang. Read More

Other Attraction Places in Hua Hin to explore:
Hua Hin Railway Station & View Point
Hua Hin Hills Vineyard
Cicada Market
Plearnwan Hua Hin (Eco Vintage Market)
Khao Luang Cave
Palace of Love & Hope (Maruekhathaiyawan Palace)




After the panoramic Hua Hin scenery, we headed to Wat Huay Mongkol (Wat Huay MongKhon) to see the largest statue of Luang Phor Thuad in Thailand. The giant statue is about 12 meters high and 10 meters wide. It is set on a large mound wide with a stairway leading to it. The whole structure of this place is quite similar with Tian Tan Buddha in Hong Kong except that the stairways are not steep and longer in steps. Read More

I miss Australia! Australia was my first overseas trip and I remembered it was Student’s Exchange Programme during university. Scoot was having flight promotion and decided to book to Perth for a 5 days trip. And Caversham Wildlife Park was one of my travel destinations while I was exploring Perth. Read More