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Taiwan's Scenic Heart: The Solo Traveler's Comprehensive Slow-Paced Guide

A chill trip for the not-so-young solo traveler! So this is not just for a first-time traveler in Taiwan , but if you are somewhere in Asia, and would like to explore outside your country without a visa, then this is it.  This geographically small country has always been underrated, and unpopular among the other countries in Asia.  However, it boasts a lot of natural tourist spots, from mountains to the sea, and its authentic culture. And  apart from its origin, it has a lot of places that are atypical.  Taipei 101 Taiwan is so accessible because it has a national train rail that takes you around the island.  It also has a central transportation hub in Taipei, where all public transport are available to take you to your destination anywhere in Taiwan.  It has two main cities with international airports- first is Taipei, which is located in the north of the island, and Kaohsiung in the south.  The two cities are only 1.5 to 2 hours away by commuting us...

Explore Sagada: 5 Things to do and Places to Visit

Sagada is now one of the famous places to visit in North Luzon aside from Baguio City .  The cold weather, great scenery  and warm people are things to look forward to in this wonderful city of Mountain Province .  5 Things you can do in Sagada: 1. TREKKING Sagada has a lot of parks, hills and mountain to offer for your trekking adventure.  I have a list here that I have visited already and it is a must-see destinations.    Hanging Coffin trail and Echo Valley The traditional way of burying the elders of Sagada people is still a phenomenon until now.  There was a last coffin that was hung here before I visited last 2023.  It was more than a decade on my recent visit, and that coffin is not yet there.    One should be a local, meaning born in Sagada with mothers and fathers, who are locals too, are only eligible to have this kind of ritual.    One should be married to a local and bear a child. And of course, the elder would h...