Let's get real here! Whenever we travel to a non-English country the only thing we think of is that "can they understand English language?" well that was a problem years ago. In today's modern and internet life and having a best friend Google we can now communicate with locals whether it's a Chinese language or Japanese, Google Translator app is helpful AF to become friends with locals.
Here's my short VLOG with the mother of the host of my Airbnb and this is how we communicate with each other. This was our second time to meet in Taipei, I stayed in their house when I went to Taipei for the first time and I loved how she put so much effort to talk to me via Google Translator and so I told her I will call her Mom too! She's the sweetest!
With friends from Canada: Vladimir, Veronica, Jana and Nina
I spent my last night at Shilin Night Market to join my new friends from Canada and Nina for a food trip! It was so cool because I finally tried some native dishes in the city. So happy that I met Nina so she guided us what to order and where to eat. Watch my short VLOG about our food trip. Please don't forget to like and subscribe to my channel. ENJOY!
Omelette with Oysters and Shells
(sorry, I am not good at names)
Desserts!
Rest after food trip with Nina before going to the airport.
My last trip of the year was in Taipei, Taiwan AGAIN. I mentioned it before that it will be my go-to city when I want to escape Manila for a few days. Though, I miss Hong Kong busy streets and interesting spots to take self-portraits for social media posts. HAHA
I supposed to go back to Taipei with my friend Jo as our year-end out of the country trip but turns out that I went solo again. I WAS LIKE, WHAT'S NEW?
I didn't have plans where to exactly I will go this time around as I went to all tourist spots last spring and it was awesome! You can read my DIY itinerary here: Itinerary for 2 Days and Taipei Day 3andVLOG.
The highlight of my trip was joining the Pub Crawl on a Saturday night because I met new people and hang out with strangers. If you want something different thing to do when you're out of the country, you should try it. Read my Pub Crawl Taipei experience here.
I have the new favorite clothing line: Uranus Clothing proudly made in Cebu that I wore and perfect for being so urban when I stayed in the Shilin District in Jiantian near Shilin Night Market. My post about how to take photos when you travel solo is one of my popular posts right now as this is a frequently ask a question to me when I travel alone "who take your photos?" find out how here.
All photos in this post are taken by me, myself and I with the help of a tripod and remote control.
So thankful to have these tools.
Check out streetwear shirts design by Uranus Clothing here:
So my friend cancels her trip to Taipei with me at a very last minute. I tried to convince her that she needed a break too, but it didn't work out. So here I am again going to a trip solo.
While I was on board in plane, I was browsing Klook website and checking what to do on Saturday night. I remembered someone told me to try the Pubcrawl. So with very last minute just a few minutes before we fly out the country, I BOOKED IT! Then I slept during the whole flight.
Meet Up Place
The meeting place is at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall MRT Station - Exit 2. Good thing there's a convenient store nearby where I can grab something to eat for dinner before drinking. :)
All I wanted that night was to have enjoyed and discovered the nightlife in the city.
First Stop and Drink: Taiwan Beer
I don't drink beer, but this one is good for me.
Second Stop and Bubble Gum Shot
With Nina
Third Stop and Hell Shots
Stewart, Grumpy the Cat (watch my VLOG why) and Nina
Finally! After a long period of time, friends, blogger friends online and netizens (who visited my blog, watched my VLOGS and following me on Instagram) asked the the same question: Who takes your photos when you are traveling solo?
Common answers: 1. My tour guide. When I am joining a group tour. 2. Ask a random stranger to take your photo. BUT what if there is no one to take your photo?
Simple! I am finally sharing you simple tricks and tips on how and what are the basic tools I am using when I travel. LIKE, GUYS! YOU HAVE ALL OF THESE THINGS, FOR SURE! :)
PS: I also included short video clips in this video and the results of my photos! If you have questions, leave a comment and don't forget to subscribe and hit thumbs up if you like my video. ENJOY!
Hello guys! This is my Day 3 VLOG in Taipei, Taiwan. We had our lunch at Modern Toilet in Ximending and had fun exploring Temples and Museums for free! Please watch my Day 1 and 2 Full-Packed DIY Itinerary here: https://youtu.be/Ke8L26fcUM8
Hello again everyone! So this was our DIY Itinerary in Taipei. We went to visit a temple and museums all for free entrance. Oh, I love Taiwan. Here are my previous posts, thought you would like to read later on. Taipei DIY Itinerary Day 1 and Day 2.
We went out as early as 8AM and had our breakfast in Taipei 101 Mall food court. We met Chen at the Shilin MRT Station.
Jewel. Jeraldine and Chen
Hello Taipei 101!
It was raining that day, but we didn't care.
This was the highlight of my trip because I recorded more than 30,000 steps!
National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
The National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is a memorial to the Republic of China's National Father, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, and was completed in 1972. (source)
Our first stop! I love all the flowers, we can't help, but to take photos.
I love museums, I swear.
Lovely paintings
That moment when you have to write a guest book, but you don't have your Chinese script name.
Okay, my name is different.
After the museum, we passed by this European mall in Taipei.
And found this cupid on the wall.
So I talked to him and said can I have his heart? Charot!
Lungshan Temple of Manka is a Buddhist temple in Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan. The temple was built in Taipei in 1738 by settlers from Fujian during Qing rule in honor of Guanyin. (source)
These are my favorite photos I took inside the temple.
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
In February 2017 Taiwan's Ministry of Culture announced plans to transform the hall into a national center for “facing history, recognizing agony, and respecting human rights.” A corresponding de-emphasis of the Chiang personality cult is underway as proposals for transforming the hall are reviewed. (source)
When it was raining, but photo opts is life.
We witnessed the changing shift of soldiers on duty. It took them 30 minutes with marching.
Cherry Blossoms
I didn't take photos when we went inside, I was busy reading and enjoying the gallery.
We spotted these cherry blossoms outside the museum. I was the happiest!
