Tales of Expat Living, Teaching, and Tramping in Taiwan and Beyond.
It seems like only yesterday that Dom and I first arrived to Taiwan, walking around like lost puppies with six pieces of luggage and trying to find our hostel. The past few years have had their ups and downs and they certainly have not been dull. I’ve learned many things about the country, have met […]
Yilan makes for a nice 3-day weekend destination from Kaohsiung, and if you are living in Taipei, it can easily be visited in a normal weekend or even on a spontaneous day trip. There is something for everyone to do in Yilan: hiking, surfing, paragliding, or simply relaxing on the beach with a good book. It […]
Sunrise at the beach in Dulan, Taiwan. About the Photographer Dominic Le Croissette has spent many weeks touring the north-west of Thailand by motorcycle, on bikes ranging from a 100cc Honda Dream to a 650cc Kawasaki Ninja and almost everything in between. He currently lives in Taiwan, where he spends his free time exploring the […]
Sunsets are pretty unreal in Maui, but the south shore of Kihei offers the best views on the island, backed by the West Maui mountains and views of the lesser visited Hawaiian islands of Molokai and Lanai in the distance. About the Photographers Travelin’ Fools is a site dedicated to travelers who don’t have all their […]
I’m back in the big city, and everything is as I left it; busy, loud, hot, and polluted. The only thing that has changed is that I am officially a yoga instructor! I will write more later about the experience, but for now, here are some pictures to give you an idea of my last […]
We found a another slice of paradise: Secret Beach. Secret Beach is a hidden gem rarely frequented by the Taiwanese (minus a few fishermen) and I’m still in disbelief that it exists. And good news is, this time it’s in our hometown, so no 40 mile cycle ride required. I can get there in less […]
I love it when the road leads to paradise. Yesterday, Dom and I set off on a 40 mile cycle journey from our town of Kaohsiung to Kenting Beach. Not a bad view. Now, I just need to buy a decent road bike. Believe it or not, my trusty stead for the day was a […]
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