Welcome to our site! In this blog you’ll find logs of our adventures to escape the humdrum office life. You’ll see us go on travels, scuba dives, hiking, and cycling.
We’re a couple of travelers who work in offices during the weekdays and on the weekend, go on out and “claim back our life”. Here we log our different experiences be it over land, sea, and air. Aside from reading stories of our adventures, expect to see here itineraries, things to watch out, where to stay, what to pack, and other practicalities.
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Milky Way Core in Caluya Island with the Samyang 12mm f/2.0 (Part 2)
Chasing the Milky Way core across two islands – from Mansueto’s Beach Resort in Aklan to the dark, nebula-rich skies of Caluya Island. This trip marked the debut of my new toy, the Samyang 12mm f/2.0, paired with my trusty Sony A6000. Here’s how it went, clouds, nebulae, and all.
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Spring Stargazing: SN 2026kid supernova in NGC 5907
Spring means galaxy season, but Taipei’s skies rarely cooperate. We chased a supernova in NGC 5907, hunted faint magnitude-10 targets under Bortle 7 light pollution. Between clouds, hazy nights, and stubborn city glow, gathering usable data felt like an uphill battle. Still, spring galaxy hunting is better than doom scrolling.
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Birthday Dive in Caluya Island (Part 1)
Done with the usual dive spots and ready to cross a new island off your list? This Philippine Independence Day — and my birthday — we celebrated underwater at Caluya Island: a hidden gem with a family-run dive shop, incredible walls, and Milky Way skies. 🇵🇭
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Hiking in Taiwan: Mt. Keelung Trail & Wuyuanjiao – Weekends of May
May in Taiwan means squeezing in every kind of outdoor fun before the heat fully hits: hiking steep trails near Taipei, cycling across the brand-new Danjiang Bridge, firefly-lit forest walks, and diving trips to catch Kenting’s coral spawning – plum rain season or not!
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JBL Endurance Peak 4 vs Peak 3: First impressions
Upgrading from the JBL Endurance Peak 3 to the Peak 4 – is it worth it? From charging case design and connection differences to real-world noise cancellation tested in an MRT station and a windy riverside, here are my honest first impressions after switching to JBL’s latest earphones.
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Holy Week in Taiwan: 3D2N in Hehuanshan 合歡山 (Part 2)
Third time’s a charm! Here’s how I finally reached Hehuanshan East Peak — covering everything you need to know before you go: bus routes, booking Songsyue Lodge, four easy hiking trails, and dealing with altitude sickness. If you’re thinking of visiting Hehuanshan, this one’s for you.
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Holy Week in Taiwan: 4D3N in Lambai Island / Xiaoliuqiu 小琉球 (Part 1)
Gerald and I spent Holy Week in Taiwan — and Part 1 starts underwater. Here’s our 4D3N in Xiaoliuqiu: green sea turtles, a 32m shipwreck, and nudibranch sightings, how to get there, where to stay, dive sites, and whether Taiwan or the Philippines gives you more bang for your buck underwater.
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Japan eVisa Experience: For Filipinos (or Residents) in Taiwan
Curious about the Japan e-Visa? Here’s what you need to know before going through this route: timeline, requirements, and how to use it. If you’re in a hurry but have enough time to gather documents, this is a good option for you.
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CNY2026 in Malapascua: Close Encounter with Thresher Sharks
Returning to Malapascua to dive with thresher sharks at the newly accessible Kimud Shoal – no more pre-dawn starts! Three days of diving included encounters with threshies at 12-15m, exploring Gato Island’s tunnels, a sunset dive for mandarin fish, and stargazing sessions between dives. Plus travel tips, costs, and an unexpected flu finale.
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January Stargazing: Using K&F Concept 12×50 Monocular
Want to explore the night sky without breaking the bank? The K&F 12×50 monocular offers an affordable entry into stargazing. With 12x magnification, a 50mm light-gathering lens, and tripod compatibility, it’s perfect for viewing the moon, stars and nebulae – all without the commitment of expensive telescopes!
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