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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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.
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December Stargazing: Christmas Tree Cluster, Learning Veralux
Planning your December targets? Chasing clear skies in Taiwan? Want to learn a powerful new script that stretches your DSO data in minutes? This post covers the Christmas Tree Cluster, cloud-dodging sessions in Fenqihu, and my workflow with Veralux Hypermetric Stretch—everything you need for winter stargazing.
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Christmas in Taiwan: Alishan 台灣山林悠遊網, Fenqihu 奮起湖 and Chiayi Solo Travel
Looking where to spend Christmas? Consider Taiwan! Specifically Alishan, Fenqihu and Chiayi. You’ll get a bit of chill, maple leaves, bamboo forest trails, historical train and railway, great food and lots of walking!
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November Stargazing: Shooting Milky Way with GoPro13; Orion is back in the skies!
Taipei’s frustrating light pollution pushes stargazers like me to explore Taiwan’s darker skies. November targets include the returning Orion constellation with M42 and Horsehead Nebula, plus Andromeda Galaxy and Triangulum Galaxy. From Bortle 4 sites in Xitou to Bortle 5 in Daxi, escaping the city reveals stunning deep-sky objects worth the journey.
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Walking Tour: Wulai Waterfall, Yun Hsien Resort and Wulai Old Street in November
Discover Wulai 烏來, the mountain town near Taipei that stole my heart. This guide covers reaching the stunning waterfall, taking the cable car to Yun Hsien Resort, soaking in riverside hot springs, and savoring local delicacies on Old Street. If you’re wondering what to do in Wulai, you’re in the right place!
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Forest Escape: 3D2N in Xitou (溪頭) and Sun Link Sea (杉林溪), Nantou
Planning a trip to Xitou and Shanlinxi? Whether it’s your first time in Taiwan or your nth visit, these accessible mountain forests offer the perfect escape from city life. From forest trails and waterfall hikes to autumn foliage and stargazing, this guide covers everything you need to know for a weekend in Nantou!
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Cycling in Taiwan: Bikepacking on e-Bike!
Curious about e-bike bikepacking for stargazing? I tested the limits by hauling my ‘scope 50km to a riverside campsite for a weekend under the stars. From weight distribution mishaps to cold nights and headwind battles, here’s my honest experience combining cycling with astronomy—and whether it’s worth trying yourself.