Travel Kudos
Thanks to Taiwan variety shows, Shilin Night Market is one of the most famous night market in Taipei. Many people come to Shilin Night Market to sample the different Taiwanese snacks. If you want to sample of the popular Taiwanese snacks without having to elbow your way around throngs of tourists, I recommend 忠誠號蚵仔煎 (蚵仔煎 […]
For some reason, Taiwan is famous for beef noodles. 8 beef noodle restaurants made it into the Michelin Guide Taipei 2018 Bib Gourmand Selection. Out of the 8 beef noodle restaurants, Yong-Kang Beef Noodle is probably the most famous, having appeared in various Taiwanese variety shows. I have been to Taipei quite a number of times […]
Jiufen was a Japanese mining hub during the Japanese gold rush during World War II. It has now become a tourist attraction where Taiwanese and foreigners like to visit on a day trip from Taipei. Jiufen Old Street is the main street in Jiufen, packed with teahouses, street-food shacks and souvenir shops. Let me introduce […]
三寶大腸麵線 originated from Kaohsiung and there is one outlet in Taipei. It has been around for more than 30 years. Located in Wanhua District, it is not a place tourists will frequent and only locals will know about this place. As the name suggests, 三寶大腸麵線 specializes in mian xian, which is also commonly known as […]
As a travel blogger, staying connected to the internet while traveling is of utmost importance to me. I need to be able to check and reply to any comments on my social media and email in a timely manner. I have no sense of direction, especially in a foreign place, Google Map has saved me […]
There are altogether 26 national parks in Sri Lanka and Horton Plains National Park is probably the most famous of them all. The most popular attraction in Horton Plains has to be the World’s End. My girlfriend and I planned to visit Horton Plains National Park all along and it was part of our itinerary. Where […]
Sri Lanka offers two of the most scenic train rides in the world, the Galle-Colombo/Colombo-Galle costal trian and Kandy-Ella/Ella-Kandy mountain train. Due to time constraint, I did not have time to try the Galle-Colombo/Colombo-Galle coastal train ride but it’s not that much of a deal since I have already had an amazing experience on the […]
The Dambulla Cave Temple is also known as Golden Temple of Dambulla. It was built in the first century BCE with 220 years of history. The temple sits on a 160m-tall mountain, under a vast overhanging rock. It is carved with a drip line to keep the interiors dry. This is another UNESCO World Heritage […]
Sigiriya or Sinhagiri (which means Lion Rock in Sinhalese), is an ancient rock fortress located in Matale District in central Sri Lanka. History of Sigiriya The area around Sigiriya may have been inhibited since prehistoric times. There is clear evidence that Buddhist monks inhibited many rock shelters and caves in the vicinity as early as […]
My girlfriend and I were strolling on the beach in the morning when we stumbled upon Leyon Restaurant. It is not much of a restaurant, with a single set of plastic table and chairs. There are a few wooden stools at the side. It is a little rundown, but it offers an unparalleled view of […]