Our Travel Blog
Tips, Trips, and Stories From Our Worldly TravelsOur Blog
Larry’s Day
December 11,2023 - Taichung - Puli - 61kms - Puli Town B&B December 12, 2023 - Puli - Renai - Puli - 56 kms - Puli Own B&B Gordon: “You know,” Larry said, “I’m the thoroughbred in the Bike Friday stable. Grandma Friday has fat tires, a heavy frame...
Made in Taiwan
December 8, 2023 - Hulong Village - Taichung - 74km - DLINN Hotel When something is labelled “Made in Taiwan ,” it is very likely it was made in or around Taichung, the Taiwanese capital of light industry. The city is also the birthplace of Giant bikes and...
The Smile Seaside
December 6 - Shimen to Hsinchu - 38 kms - H & M Hotel December 7 - Hsinchu to Hudong - 45 kms - Pomelo Homestay Gordon: A sign on the coastal bike trail told us that we were on The Smile Seaside and we were inclined to agree. After six days of cloud...
Ending our first day at the Love hotel
December 5, 2023 - Taipei to Shimen Reservoir - 50kms - One Plus One Motel As we pulled up to the motel they were proudly advertising their three hour rate . Hummm, could this be a love hotel? This is a luxurious version by contrast to the ones we have seen in...
Taipei: A Reunion with a Friend
Twenty years ago our friend Mel connected us with one of her former Taiwanese students who needed a place to stay in Victoria. Bruce stayed with us for a month, and during that time he was game to join in on whatever we were doing. He even joined us at a protest where...
Taipei: First Impressions
Our hotel is located right in central Taipei near the Taipei Main train station. I’m amazed at how quiet it is here. Like Japan, the cars and scooters are much quieter than their North American cousins. On the small roads and lanes life is relaxed and friendly....