The days you don't expect anything to happen end up being the best experiences... and you end up being an idiot and don't bring your camera.Yesterday, I visited Taroko Gorge which is like the gran canyon of Taiwan. Absolutely grievous scenery! Mountains, cliffs, shrines, temples, plants galore and different animals then back home. Did you know that bees are black and orange in Taiwan and the the spiders are scary as hell. I drove on my scooter that I rented and s...

My experiences in Taipei... The architecture of the temples and shrines are amazing. Highlights included Longshan temple, the observatory of Taipei 101, Chang-Kei Shek Memorial Hall, Snake Alley, all the night markets and going for beers with Amy from Saskatchewan and (forget his name) from Hawaii. Streets are a lot dirtier than in Japan but good and hostels are significantly cheaper. Started to miss family and friends. I catch myself thinking about work ev...