Not all banks in Taipei exchanges Philippine peso to New Taiwan Dollar. But Bank of Taiwan, Head Office near Ximen station do. I tried this when I almost ran out of dollars on my last day in Taipei on March 2018. The process was easy. I filled in a form…
‘ The Rwandan Hostage is an engaging story of why a 17-year-old boy was kidnapped, of how the closest part of the family can be involved in the villainous plot and of why family will always be the reason to turn to in times of crisis. Lowery highlighted how it…
Ice skating for beginners is like trying to walk for the first time. It’s daunting especially if you have friends and family to share the most scariest and probably the best ice-cold butt fall of your time. ‘ We bought discount coupons online in Metrodeal site. Each ticket is Php…
“My goodness!,” said I, a provincial girl from a third world country, on stepping inside Taipei’s Metro Train. It was all “Wow” and “Wew”. Everything felt like a movie. Then, I got confused a little. Oh! Let me be honest. I was VERY confused on taking the Metro my first…
Pink luggage in tow, I head on to Taipei Main Station (TMS) from Taoyuan International Airport. I was excited and nervous at the same time. This was my first ever solo trip out of my country. Where have I been? What did I do? 1. Watch sunset while binge eating…
Rainy season starts on June in the Philippines. So why in the heaven did we drive up to south on a windy and downpour day? On that Sunday morning, the rain was still heavy. We went out because we are gonna get wet, anyway. Extra tees, shorts, gross and silly…
Woke up in a dark room with ear plugs on and with eye mask turned head band. Grabbed my towel and tiptoed to the shower room. In just a few minutes, I was dancing in the tune of Frank Sinatra’s fly me to the moon. Half an hour later, I…
Old city streets, aging buildings, busy port, urban malls, green hills, white beach. All of these within reach in my favorite summer city, Kota Kinabalu. I kept remembering Gandalf when I got here. He said, “all that is gold does not glitter.” (Fellowship of the ring, Lord of the rings,…
“Not all who wander are lost.” Gandalf, Lord of the Rings, Fellowship of the Ring, J.R.R. Tolkien When was the last time you spent a night star-gazing, the last time you camped out with your family, shared stories personally and not just through social media? When was the last time…
Fun-Inn Taipei Few minutes walk from Ximen Station, not far from the famous Ximending Youth District, and close to shops where traditional Taiwanese foods are. Glad I found a budget-friendly hostel where everything was accessible. Hot and cold shower, fast internet, clean bed, helpful receptionists and spacious lounge for meeting…