I already lost track with the time. Taiwan’s sunset is earlier compare to the Philippines making it dark already on an earlier time. In Taipei City, establishments mostly closes at around 9 in the evening, what more if you are in the province area.
It was almost 6pm when we decided to leave Jiufen. We can only manage to cross out one itinerary on our list. We are heading to Shifen Old Street.
You might have known already, for I guess as you were googling about Jiufen Mountain Town in Taiwan, articles about the place being the inspiration for the 2001 Japanese animated fantasy film “Spirited Away” will surely pop-out your screen.
When I was doing so, I was extremely excited that I highlighted it in our list and put a note to not miss going there. I think I’ve already watched that film 3 times and I super love it.
But if you were a someone who haven’t seen the film yet, do not feel incomplete for either way, Jiufen is definitely a must visit place in the northern part of Taiwan.
Continue reading, will tell you more about what Jiufen Mountain Town looks like on a rainy day.
Our day 1 in Taipei were almost cut in to half wandering the huge hotel we stayed it. I did not regret doing so for the Hotel it self was already an exploration. After having our brunch, we decided to go out and explore the city.
And because this will be our first day of exploration, we already thought that it will still take some time to familiarize ourselves with the ways of the people, directions as well as the transportation system. With a very flexible itinerary we had, we decided to explore the center part of the city first – we visited Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Datong District, Taipei City.
It is always a good when a business unit collects ideas and comments from their patronizers. It is way better if they listens and acts on it.
Uber, one of the famous Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) in the Philippines, has been listening to our recommendations ever since it started with its goal to improve access to transportation, and make streets safer. And just recently, Uber listens and realizes the importance of adding a destination feature and created a system that would benefit not just the costumers but as well as the Uber drivers.
Continue reading will tell you more about this great system.
Starting November 01, 2017 up to July 31, 2018, Filipinos may enter Taiwan completely visa-free (and can stay up to 14 days). Though the visa-free entry is a 9-month trial (part of Taiwan’s goodwill and efforts of the ‘New Southbound Policy’), grabbing the opportunity of not having to a apply for a Visa would really be worth it. That is the reason why, when I was denied for my supposedly Korean trip (Read: Let’s fly to Taiwan instead), without hesitation we decided to book a flight to Taiwan. And bet you, it was one great decision we had.
Continue reading, will give you things you need to know, commuting guides, apps to download and even clothes to wear when you visit Taiwan for the very first time.