How to spend a half day on Lokrum Island, Dubrovnik

Spending half day on Lokrum Island near Dubrovnik is an excellent way to get away from the masses of tourists in the city and explore some gorgeous nature! You can easily get to from Dubrovnik the ferry to Lokrum Island and takes only 15-20 minutes. From this short ride, you can see the … Continue reading →

How to spend half day in Cavtat near Dubrovnik

Spending half day in Cavtat near Dubrovnik is a great way to explore the region. It doesn't take long to get to this quaint little village! You can get there either by bus no 10 from Dubrovnik to Cavtat (that you can catch at the cable car station in the Dubrovnik city centre) or by boat … Continue reading →

6 Things to Eat in Jiufen Old Street

Food in Taiwan is beyond amazing; I was sure to eat as much new food as possible. Even though the food I tried in Jiufen can be found in Taipei night markets too, the ones below are definitely the top 6 things to eat in Jiufen Old Street. Starting from having tea, to exploring the street market for … Continue reading →

Taiwan: 2-Day Jiufen Itinerary

As part of our Taiwan trip (more like Taipei trip), we also did an overnight trip to Jiufen. Its magical teahouses, red lamps, narrow streets and mysterious surroundings are said to have inspired Miyazaki for the movie Spirited Away. Keep scrolling for our 2-day Jiufen itinerary which includes lots … Continue reading →

First impressions of Taipei

We arrived on a late evening in Taipei. As soon as we got out of Taipei Main Station, we were welcomed by the warm, pleasant weather, and the hustle and bustle of the city, reminding me of my previous trip to big cities in Asia. I loved this familiar feeling and even though we have been … Continue reading →