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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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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Kodak Charmera Review: Photos from my Cycling in Taipei
I got a Kodak Charmera after seeing those Instagram ads and used it on my Taipei cycling routes. Here’s my honest experience with this tiny retro camera.
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Cycling in Taiwan: Taipei Riverside and Fushan (福山) in Wulai – January Weekend Rides
Taipei’s winter is my favorite time to ride – cool enough for climbs, mild enough for long riverside routes. I tackled three rides in January: a 105km trip to Sankeng for silver grass views, an 82km riverside ride to see Danjiang Bridge, and a challenging 63km climb to Fushan with 974m elevation gain. Here’s what…
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Cycling in the Philippines: Marikina to Wawa Dam
To make this ride happen, I sent my Liv Devote gravel bike from Taiwan to the Philippines. Learn how I arranged the shipping through my Giant shop in Taipei. I also got my father a new Decathlon Riverside 500 for our Marikina and Wawa Dam adventure!
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New Year’s Eve Flight to Manila: Watching Fireworks from the Plane + El Patio Razon Stay
My first viral TikTok (2.4M views!!!) captured New Year’s fireworks from Philippine Airlines PR895, flying from Taipei to Manila at midnight. Watching Metro Manila’s spectacular display from above was unforgettable! We escaped to El Patio Razon in Tanay, Rizal for a peaceful mountain retreat.
Categories: Travel