Hiking matters #208: A nature walk in the scenic hot spring village of Wulai (烏來) in Taipei, Taiwan
TAIPEI – Today, on our first day here in Taiwan, we headed off to the scenic hot spring village of
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Hiking matters #178: Outdoor shops and camping gear in Taipei (台北)
Where to find outdoor gear and camping equipment in Taipei? Taipei (台北) being a large city makes it quite a
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Hiking matters #177: Shakadang Trail traverse to Dekalun Trail in Taroko Gorge National Park (太魯閣國家公園) in Taiwan
The high peaks of Hehuanshan were amazing, but the most stunning views in the entirety of our Taiwan trip were
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Hiking matters #176: The short hike up Hehuanchien Mountain (合歡尖山) in Taiwan
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – It was a very short hike, taking less than an hour, but Hehuanchien Mountain (合歡尖山) is one
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Hiking matters #175: Shihmenshan (石門山), one of the 100 Peaks of Taiwan
The endless stretches of Yushan cane, known in the Philippines as the Mt. Pulag dwarf bamboo, comprise the most stunning
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Hiking matters #174: The initial leg up ‘Black’ Cilai Ridge, one of the most challenging hikes in Taiwan
DAYULING, TAROKO NATIONAL PARK- As a send off to Nemi, our newfound friend in Hehuanshan, we accompanied him to the
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Hiking matters #173: Beautiful and joyful Hehuanshan (合歡山) in Central Taiwan
Beautiful Hehuanshan (合歡山) in Central Taiwan lies at the pinnacle of the Central Cross-Island Highway in Taiwan, literally meaning “Mountain
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Hiking matters #171: The temple trails of Mt. Qinglong and Mt. Erlong in Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan
TAICHUNG (臺中) – I am back here after a successful overnight trip to Sun Moon Lake, where we were able
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Hiking matters #172: Outdoor shops in Taichung (臺中)
TAICHUNG (臺中) – We were misled into searching for the Together Great Outdoor Spirit Store in 17 Wenshin Road Section
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Hiking matters #170: A challenging dayhike up beautiful Shuisheshan (水社山) in Sun Moon Lake (日月潭), Taiwan
ITASHAO VILLAGE – From Taichung City, we took the bus to Sun Moon Lake (日月潭) in Nantou, one of the
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