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Taiwan is home to dozens of wonders. From the majestic cliffs of Taroko Gorge to the eternal flame (恆春出火 / heng chun chu huo) in Kenting, the geography of the island never ceases to amaze me. Not surprisingly, when I…
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One thing that I love to play, but don’t often get to do is miniature golf. Also called putt putt golf, it’s a fun way of exploring theme in a physical way. Staying in Downtown Portland, I discovered that there…
Read more Living in California, there’s no shortage of outdoor adventures a short drive away, including skiing in the Sierras and beachside waterfalls. I have a whole list of things I still need to do in my proverbial backyard. One of those…
Read more On the east coast of Taiwan sits a sleeping giant, Taroko Gorge (太魯閣 / tai lu ge). Taroko Gorge is an almost 12 mile long (19 kilometer) canyon with a river that spills out into the Pacific Ocean. Because of…
Read more Next to the night markets and Taipei 101, Taipei is best known for the hot springs in Beitou District (北投區 / bei tou qu).What was once a large center of sulfur production, now features one of the highest concentrations of…
Read more Wanting to get in some hiking while in Taiwan, one morning, we made our way to the eastern side of Taichung to check out the views at Dakeng (大坑 / da keng). Dakeng is a large recreational area marked by…
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