Well after months of planning, last minute stress and a teary melt down - honestly I was doing really well until that point - we got to Gatwick, said our last 'goodbyes' (or 'see ya laters') and headed off. Relaxed and excited we causally strolled through departures, only realising we were missing our on-ward boarding passes! Cue lots of stress and running. A quick ticket reprint at the gate relieved our panicked and pacing hearts. Phew! The flight was 'grand' an...

Taoyuan airport is very impressive - its huge! One terminal for arrivals and one for departures - and what seemed like miles and miles of shops and eateries. We spent a little while getting our bearings and seeing what was on offer. Showers, prayer rooms, computer internet access and some rest lounges with reclining chairs. Needless to say these were occupied when we found them. However cue 10:30pm and we could take our pick. Charging points too - bonus! Every ga...