Taipei

Way to Taipei: Day 2 (2 day itinerary)

Today’s plans are Jiufen and Shilin Night Market. Be prepared to be whisked away to a dreamy seaside village where the streets are lined with red lanterns and the smell of freshly cooked seafood permeates the air. Later, be enthralled by Shilin Night Market and see Taipei come alive. But first, breakfast! There’s a busy […]

Taipei

Way to Taipei Day 1 (2 day itinerary)

Taiwan is overlooked by international travellers who often opt for destinations like China, South Korea, and Japan. Though dwarfed by its famous neighbours, Taiwan is in its own right a top travel destination. It competes with Thailand for hospitality, China for cuisine, and Japan for variety in landscape. Though two days is enough to get […]

Hell Park

Blood, bone saws and Buddhism

Two hours Southeast of Bangkok lies Chon Buri, a relaxed beach city which is often overlooked for its more famous and raucous neighbour, Pattaya. The city does, however, have one thing over its more famous neighbour – Wang Saen Suk. Or, Buddhist Hell Park. Sometimes spelled Wat Saen Suk, this park of horrors was constructed […]