Blogs from Taiwan, Asia - page 7

The summer months are typhoon season in Taiwan, a period of volatility over the Pacific Ocean that can lead to severe ramifications for the people of the region. Since my arrival in Taipei there's been a typhoon alert in place, however there's been no evidence of severe weather during my visit to date. So I decided it was time to explore more of this magical island, and booked a train ticket for the four hour journey down the east coast to the city of Taitung. A traveller in Hong Kong recommended I visit Green Island, however the ferries weren't running due to the weather, so I decided to push on to Dulan. The little town is renowned for surfing and a hippy lifestyle, and attracts an interesting and vibrant group of tourists and Taiwanese alike. It ... read more

Ulickou co usti na hlavnu od mojho ubytka sa dostavam k prvej pozicovni. Skuter bez medzinarodneho vodicaka mi nepozicaju (400td/24hod), pozicaju mi za 600td elektro skuter. Komunikacia prebiehala pomocou mobilu a googla translatora. Idem teda omrknut pozicovne do centra. Zastavka na ranajky hned v prvom podniku za juznou branou. Omeleta s kavou. Ako fakt je tu extremna spotreba plastov a dreva. Kazdy pohar je este potiahnuty foliou aby sa napoj nevylial. Folia sa prederavi slamkou, ktora je zabalena vo zvlast folii. Drevenne palicky na jedenie su tiez zabalene v zvlast folii. Su tu aj plastove, ktore su neni jednorazove ale dost ludi si berie jednorazove drevenne. Ak si clovek berie jedlo so sebou, su na to potrebne dva sacky, jeden na zabalenie jedla a druhy sluzi ako igelitka. Najedeny skusam dalsie dve pozicovne, elektro za 800td ... read more

Po ranajkach na ulici smer metro a konecna stanica Sizihwan. Odtialto pochodujem za doprovodu horuceho slnka do tunela, ktory usti do National Sun Yat-sen University. Tunel je len pre pesich a cyklistov, dobra skratka pre studentov. Areal univerzity je dost velky, budovy pekne tehlovej farby. Videl som tu aj bieleho studenta. Bielych fakt kopa v tomto meste a aj par cirnych hub. Tych som videl aj jednotlivcov ale i skupinky. No a skupinky sa chovali jak najvacsi bossovia na planete. Stupam do kopca a za zhongshan univerzitou sa napajam na trial. Predbieham jednu starsiu zensku, ak sme sa spravne porozumeli i ona ma rovnaky ciel. Vyhliadku 少女峰 Na zaciatku cesta vobec neni zlozita. Chodnik pekne vyslapany. Na jednom mieste pristresok a dochodci. Za nim ma caka krizovatka,do kopca alebo pozdlz kopca. Podla mapy vedu obe cesty ... read more

Mozem vyhlasit, ze tento hostel je zatial najhorsi. Nie, ze by bol zly ale ked to porovnam s ostatnymi na taiwane tak je slabucky. V cene zadne ranajky, majitel moc napomocny neni, osadenstvo tez slabota, mala postel (zrejme 175cm). Nuz prva ranna misia najst nieco pod zub. V lobby nikto kto by mi nieco odporucil tak obehnutie bloku. Na rohu Liuhe 1 a linsen 1 nachadzam pojazdny stanok s dumplings. Tie zjedenie na ubytku. Pred ubytkom na cs. Meska 10.min. Prichadza na skutri a smer mesto. Prvu hodinu som furt napochybach ci to je zena alebo chlap. Prva zastavka na dzus v 芭樂彩虹果汁 Objednal som si z troch ovoci, takze pohar mal tri farebne poschodia. Na obed parkujeme v 永和小籠包 Tu su mi objednane dumplings, tie zapijam dzusom z ineho podniku. V pohode sa tu da ... read more

It's apparent the future of an independent Taiwan will remain uncertain, with the spectre of their giant and powerful neighbour China sure to exert an increasing influence over this small island. Nevertheless Taiwan is an economic powerhouse of the region, specialising in the high tech sector and striving to maintain economic prosperity for the country in to the future. Despite my extensive travels throughout Asia over the years this is the first visit to Taiwan, and I'm thrilled to have near on two weeks to explore the island and get to know the people. The world is full of fascinating destinations to visit, and finally I can add Taiwan to an ever expanding list of countries I've been privileged to visit. The journal left off at the conclusion of a wonderful visit to Hong Kong, from ... read more