小琉球 | little LiuQiu Island

....and all at once summer collapsed into fall


I know it is a little bit too late to share one of the best Taiwan's Coral Island in this kind of sweater weather. But since Taiwan do not really has fall and the winter here is not too cold, I think you can try to have some beach vacation during fall-winter season.

Little LiuQiu is the only Island that I have ever visited in Taiwan archipelago (of course beside the main island). I went there by boat from DongGang Harbor from Pingtung county. This island area is only about 6.8 km². Therefore, you do not really need a tour guide. Tourist usually rent a motorcycle and stroll around by themselves. It only takes about 2 hours to explore the whole island.

August.

The month of August is one my favorite month in a year. This year is my 18th August in my life, I finally turned 18th years old several days ago. Two years more to reach my twenties. I do not feel so-young anymore.

Thank you 17th for all the sweet and sour memories. I finally made my first money before my 18th birthday. What I mean here is, I finally made money with what I have already learned for years in school (because honestly I made my very first money in elementary school by selling things xD). Well, maybe it is not special for you that already made money in young age but for me it is one of my achievement.


Last year I made a decision to continue my university abroad which means I have to live far far a way from home. I celebrated my 17th birthday 1,749 miles from home with no party nor birthday dinner with family. I felt desperate with all the culture shock, language that I'm not fluently with, and new friends that I haven't found yet. I can not give up by things like that, because it is all the decision that I've made and I have to take the risk. Now, I'm not really pass from all of that struggle but hey I'm trying to! 18, I am ready!

18, I'm ready!

How to start summer break

At that night, I still had no plan about what to do during my summer break. Apparently, a friend of mine offered me to go to Pingtung. Long story short, we will work there for about 2 weeks, the Boss will not give us any salary but he will provide us accommodation, eat, and also take us to some places that worth visit for.

We chose a homestay that located in WanLuan township. Do not ask me why I chose that place, because I have no answer for you. It is just my feeling that it is going to be fun to work at a homestay! The next thing I remember is I was happily spent my two weeks with a friend of mine, and the other friends from different university that we met there. We spent that two weeks to experience life from different viewpoint. I think it is one of my best decision that I took in my life to do stuff like this. I mean, hey it is rare to have such a chance to experience stuff like this!

Have I told u that WanLuan village is a very  charming place? The oldest Catholic Church in Taiwan is located in this village. That is why this village is filled with bunch of Catholic ornaments. The locals leads a very simple life. The village is beautifully decorated with wall mural and some St. Mary shrines by the road side. Such a great place to visit during your short escape.

Taiwan island's center is full of mountain, here is some part of it 

Spring Break

I decided to spend my spring break in Kaohsiung, here is some of my journey in Kaohsiung. It is located in southern-western Taiwan, the second biggest city in Taiwan after Taipei (capital city of Taiwan). We did not go to a lot of places, because we were enjoying our time in each of the places. So, why rush so much ?

Our first stop for our first meal in Kaohsiung is a Korean restaurant we eat that famous Korean fried chicken with honey sauce. It's taste? I must say it is so dayum!

Rainbow Village

One week before my mid term begin, I want to share about the most colorful village in Taichung. It is known as Rainbow Village a.k.a 彩虹村. It took an hour to there by bus from Taichung Railway Station. With all the paintings on the wall house in this village, it is become one of the most famous tourist attraction in Taichung. All of the painting were created and painted by an 88-year-old veteran who came to Taiwan from Hong Kong 60 sixty years ago. It really looks great and I just couldn't stop taking photo there. It really looks like a real wonderland to me.

A Short Trip to Taipei

Taipei is the capital city of Taiwan. This city offer you so many travel destinations. Me and my roommate decided to visit Taipei before we back to our hometown. we've that 2 days 1 night vacation, so we only visit several places.

Due to my roommate is a vegetarian, so vegan restaurant was our first stop to had lunch. I was quite surprise that the spaghetti taste amazing. It was one of my best vegetarian's restaurant.

Edensor.

 Have you guys ever heard about Edensor(re:enzer) ?

It's a village Derbyshire, England. It is the closest village to Chatsworth House. Much of it belongs to the Dukes of Devonshire , most of whom are buried in the churchyard of St.Peter's Church . (wiki)
I once heard this village from a novel by Andrea Hirata.
At first I thought it was only an imaginary village.
Apperenlty, it is real!!! I'm so excited.
And no! I've never been here before, this is just one of my wishlist city.