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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All About Remonstrance: How I Successfully Appealed My Schengen Visa Rejection
Last March, I applied for a visa for my Europe trip but got rejected. Woe is me. 😀 In this blog post, I’ll detail the process I took to apply for a Schengen visa in Germany Embassy in Manila as well as how I successfully appealed my visa rejection. ⚠️ Germany Embassy in Manila announced
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Valentine’s Day in Taiwan: Maroon 5 Asia Tour, Lantern Festival, Flower Festival
Valentine’s Day and you’re single—or like me and Gerald, in a long-distance relationship—but you have a friend who loves concerts? Here’s an activity worth considering: book a flight to Taiwan and take a high-speed train to Kaohsiung, which is becoming a popular destination for international concerts! Getting There and Going Around Lotus Pond 蓮池潭 We
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Chinese New Year in Sogod Bay, Philippines: Scuba Dives, Frogfish, and Whale Sharks
If you find yourself in a country where Chinese New Year is celebrated, this trip report is for you! If you’re eager to see whale sharks but are concerned about the unethical practices in Oslob, and don’t mind spending money on a non-guaranteed sighting, this adventure is ideal for you. Additionally, if you’re a beginner
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Winter Hiking in Taiwan: Hehuanshan East Peak Trail 合歡山東峰步道
Want to experience snow in Taiwan? This post shares my painful lessons from another failed winter attempt at Hehuanshan East Peak. While it’s supposedly the easiest snow hike, proper preparation is everything. Quality gloves, hand warmers, crampons, and tested gear prevent the mistakes that left me crying from frostbitten fingers.
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Cycling in Taiwan: Yuemei Wetland Ecological Park 月眉人工濕地生態公園 and Guting Riverside Park 台北市古亭河濱公園
If you want to challenge yourself cycling in the cold and love taking photos, January is the perfect time to ride Taiwan’s river cycling routes. Watch cypress trees turn reddish brown while flowers bloom along the riverside. Follow this cycling photography adventure through Yuemei Wetland and Guting Riverside Park.
