20 June - Returned back to Taipei from Tainan via normal fast train. Spent some time at the National Taiwan Museum looking at exhibits regarding Aboriginal life in Taiwan (原著民). The museum is located in the 228 Memorial Park. Dinner was steamboat in eastern Taipei (南京东路) where I got to know a few new friends from Malaysia. My host in Taipei ( Read more... )

First time taking the brand new High Speed Railway to Tainan. Recently completed in June 2007, the trip to Tainan was 3 times faster than the usual train ride (about 1.5 hours compared with 4.5 hours previously). However, the price is also 2 x more expensive at NT$1350 compared to NT$741. The train station is above the Taipei Metro Station but ( Read more... )

Sunday 17 Jun. Last night did not go clubbing, so had a good night's rest. Breakfast was at a nearby outlet selling 油条 and 豆浆. I seem to like this basic traditional combination very much ( Read more... )

Touched down last night at Taoyuan CKS Airport. Still cannot believe I am finally in Formosa Land. The first sign that greeted me is the chinese nationalist flag at the airport. Went to meet a friend who brought me to the famous Shilin Night Market for dinner ( Read more... )