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Taiwan’s Biggest Temple Compound, Fo Guang Shan (佛光山)
Fo Guang Shan (佛光山) is one of the places that comes into mind when one talks about Kaohsiung. Fo Guang Shan is the biggest Buddhist …
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Asia / Taiwan / Travelogues
My Stay at Airline Inn, Kaohsiung
Its good location is why I chose to stay in Airline Inn for my recent trip to Kaohsiung. Situated on a street directly opposite the …
Asia / Malaysia / Travelogues
Unplug at Mulu Marriott Resort
We were keen to explore the natural beauty of the rainforest and caves in Mulu but were reluctant to rough it out at the National …
Our Stay at The Brunei Hotel
The quiet sultanate of Brunei, though charming in its own ways, has yet to become a popular travel destination. Since its capital city Bandar Seri …
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A walk into the past at Taiwan Sugar Museum (台湾糖业博物馆)
Ciaotou Sugar Factory (桥头糖厂) in Kaohsiung is Taiwan’s first modern sugar factory built in 1901 during Japanese rule of the island. During the Japanese Occupation, …
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Cruising Along Kaohsiung’s Ai He (爱河)
No trip to Kaohsiung is complete without a trip to Love River or Ai He (爱河). The river is of great cultural significance to the …
Asia / Malaysia / Travelogues
Gunung Mulu National Park – A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gunung Mulu National Park, in Malaysia’s state of Sarawak, is well-known for its rich biodiversity and karst structure. Inscribed in year 2000 as a UNESCO …
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Taiwan – City of Kaohsiung Itinerary 2018
Kaohsiung is Taiwan’s largest port and second-largest city after Taipei. A buzzling metropolis, it’s not just another unexciting industrial city which I initially imagine it …
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Kaohsiung’s 85 Sky Tower Observatory
85 Sky Tower, at 85 storeys high, is the tallest building in Kaohsiung. It is the second tallest in Taiwan behind Taipei 101. Sky Tower …
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Cijin Black Sand Festival (旗津黑沙玩艺节)
Cijin or Qijin (旗津) is an island 10 minutes ferry ride away from Kaohsiung Harbour. It is a popular day trip destination from the mainland, …
Traveling by Bus from Miri to Brunei
Taking land transport is a good way to take travel slow and enjoy the surrounding scenery. For this particular route from Miri to Bandar Seri …
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Istana Nurul Iman Open House 2018
This is surely Brunei’s biggest annual event – the Istana Nurul Iman Hari Raya Open House. And many will agree this is the best time …