Taiwan 2017

9 days in Vietnam. Each one of them worth it. Due to the many pictures that speak louder than words, I will summarize our trip very briefly. The pictures are also labeled with...

Parade in Lukang

Located opposite Hong Kong Island is Kowloon. From here, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the skyline of Hong Kong Island. Every evening at 8:00, a laser show is held here,...

Victoria Peak

Tian Tan Buddha

After returning to Earth, we continued to the National Palace Museum. After a short stay in the museum and its garden, we said goodbye to the other students who returned to...

The trip to Yehliu Geopark was organized by the university. After a quick breakfast, we started our journey to Taipei at 8:00 am by coach. The Yehliu Geopark is located in the...

Pictures speak louder than words. There's not much to comment on here;) Conclusion: A must for hiking and climbing fans! (Km 27 - Yuanzueishan Trail)

Upon returning to the main islands, we quickly checked into the hotel and then set off. In the far east of the island, there is an attraction that is said to resemble Moses, who...

We departed by ship towards Qimei, a smaller island that is about two hours away from the main islands, at 9:30 am. This time, we managed to survive the journey without any...

My collection of travel highlights in Taiwan is steadily growing. Last weekend, I visited the Penghu Islands, which are located in the west of Taiwan. I can already say that the...

Taichung may not seem particularly special at first glance. However, if you take a closer look, you will quickly realize that the city has a lot to offer. (see image descriptions)

The first alarm clock rang at 5:30 a.m. After a quick breakfast, we drove to Taitung Harbor. There, we boarded a ship that would take us to Green Island. We sat down and were a...

After exploring the Taroko Gorge, we headed to Qingshui Cliff north of Hualien. From a distance, we could observe a turtle surfacing and diving repeatedly. On our way to our...

When you hear Taiwan, you probably don't think of mountains first. However, the mountain range with several peaks above 3000 meters makes up a large part of the entire area. To...

I am taking the 'Cultural Learning' course at the university, which includes three excursions. The first excursion took place last Saturday. After a 90-minute drive, we arrived...

A fellow student of mine turned 25 on Thursday, which had to be celebrated properly. He invited us to go archery, which of course I couldn't say no to. The shooting range is...

The university organized a trip to the Gaomei Wetlands in the western part of Taichung on Friday evening. Accompanied by the evening sun, we explored the wetlands barefoot. We...

On Sunday, we slept in a bit and headed to 'Sail Rock'. The big boulder on the coast of Kenting was impressive. We spent the rest of the day swimming and surfing at the beach....

After a rather short night, we set out to the Kenting National Park, which had a lot to offer: various plant species, landscape forms, and beautiful views of the sea. With the...

Our trip to the south of Taiwan was so amazing that I will write a separate post for each day. Day 1: On Friday morning, we started our long journey to Kenting, located in the...

Already in the first lesson, we were not sparred... Full speed ahead was the motto;) The first three hours in the Chinese course went by in a flash. Full concentration was...

On Saturday, the university organized an excursion for all exchange students. We drove with several cars to a park that consists of Sun Moon Lake, various roller coasters, and...

Yesterday, I had to say goodbye again to Victoria and Ramona. They will continue to travel around Taiwan for another week, while today was the orientation day at Providence...

Yesterday we went a little into the mountains. We took a regular train from Tainan to Chiayi and then switched to the Forest Railway. It chugged slowly up the mountain and...

Yesterday's keywords: scents, smells, and stench. After recovering from jet lag, we walked through Dihua Street, where all kinds of foods (especially dried fruits and nuts),...

Juhuu finally! Surely I will be traveling with Victoria and Ramona in Taiwan for a week. We started today in the capital Taipei. Unfortunately, we are having a bit of bad luck...

The accommodation provider organized a survival tour for a few newcomers this morning. Restaurant tips, explanations about public transportation, post office, bank, emergency...