Festive Taipei.... The Year of the Dragon

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March 4th 2024

Published: March 16th 2024

A quick look at a map reveals that Taiwan is located off the coast of China, sort of between Japan and the Philippines. When planning this six-week journey, Taiwan became one of those destinations that we refer to as, “while we’re in the neighborhood” stops. When you spend 15 hours in a plane from North America to reach this part of the world, you must consider how you can maximize your trav... Read Full Entry

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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

D MJ Binkley

Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info

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16th March 2024

Michael Huffman
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That was great to see Taiwan
You guys are so good at capturing key highlights from a trip. It was a lot of fun to travel together, I'm really grateful the stars aligned to catch up with you both in Taipei. Look forward to our next trip together.

16th March 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

That was great to see you in Taiwan
We enjoyed our time with you Michael and wonder where our paths will cross again. You were an excellent guide. Thanks for all.

16th March 2024

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Although food and lanterns sound great...
I was most interested in the foot/leg massages! I could have used one on my last trip. It sure is nice to have a knowledgeable fellow traveler show you around.

16th March 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Although food and lanterns sound great....
The foot leg massages were grand and as we wrote this I'm not sure why we didn't do it every night. Ah, lessons learned... next time. It was great having Michael who was a wealth of knowledge. We enjoy our time with Michael and loved the chocolate tasting.

17th March 2024

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Personal Guide
I love how you meet up with such amazing friends while you are on the road, and share your experience with them. Sometimes, such as this one, you have a personal guide while other-times you simply share the experience. Too often you travel with comic relief to add to your wicked humor. This sounds like a very good stop on the trip, and I am glad you were able to be there for the Year of the Dragon. Travel onward my friends.

17th March 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Personal Guide
We could use some comic relief and wish you were with us. We will travel soon. Year of the dragon was a lot of fun. So vibrant and colorful.

17th March 2024

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Such big smiles
Love this picture of all three of you.

17th March 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Such big smiles
We were enjoying the festival.

17th March 2024

Billie
non-member comment

fascinating
This looks like a spectacular place to visit with so much to offer and so much to do and eat. How does your friend, Michael, manage to live such an exciting and exotic life?

17th March 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

fascinating
It was a fun place to visit. Michael is an accountant and can do remote work. He's retiring soon.

17th March 2024

Katha Turbostern
Kathas World

What a beautiful varietey of impressions
Thank you for taking us to Taiwan with you. The lanterns are just so creative and built with so much attention to detail. It must be beautiful to see them in full size and colour. And I had no idea one could get tasty chocolate in Taipei. As a foodie, I would have enjoyed that, too. And all the other food as well, I suppose :-)

17th March 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

What a beautiful variety of impressions
Thank you for coming along and sending a message. The attention to detail was spectacular. As a foodie you need a visit to Taipei.

19th March 2024

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Looking at the photos and longing
When I look at the photos I feel that I want to visit those parts of Asia. It's been quite a while since we were in that region last time. I've never been to Taiwan but China, Japan and Vietnam are nearby and somewhat similar I guess. I love the culture and the food in those countries. /Ake

19th March 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Looking at the photos and longing
We had not been in Asia in several years and we are enjoying being back. Yes, they have similarities. The food is wonderful!

9th April 2024

Debbie
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Taiwan, Okinawa, Japan
Wow! The best travel journeys, pictures and narratives ever!

10th April 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Taiwan, Okinawa, Japan
Thank you Debbie. Thanks for following along and commenting.

21st April 2024

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Taiwan
Ah, lovely! This brought back wonderful memories of my own visit to Taiwan over Chinese New Year 2007. Like you, I only really explored Taipei and around, and would have loved to have explored other parts of the country. Sounds like you did what you love best, exploring and sampling local cuisine. Foot massages at the end of each day sound perfect for the weary traveller! ☺️

21st April 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Taiwan
I'm glad you experienced the Chinese New Year. I bet that was a spectacle. The foot massages were perfect.

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