by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 28, 2025 | HUALIEN, KAOHSIUNG, TAIPEI, TAIWAN, Travel Guide
Taiwan has long been a magnet of tourists because of its beautiful blend of natural and man-made attractions. While most visitors typically tour Taipei, the country’s capital, the rest of the country will surprise you...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 3, 2018 | HUALIEN, TAIWAN, Tourist Spots, Travel Guide
If you are looking for a side trip from Taipei, consider traveling to Hualien, just roughly 2.5 hours away by train. As Hualien is sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and Central Mountain Range, it enjoys a landscape...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 3, 2018 | HUALIEN, Itinerary, TAIWAN, Travel Guide
They say travelers go to Hualien to soak up nature. Like most part of Taiwan’s East Coast, the natural environment here is unspoiled and the pace is unhurried. The landscape here is impossibly picture-perfect that you...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Oct 25, 2017 | HUALIEN, Itinerary, KAOHSIUNG, TAIPEI, TAIWAN, Travel Guide
With the recent approval of the Taiwan visa-free entry for Filipinos , the country will surely attract more Pinoy tourists. For many of us, Taiwan is Taipei, known for its rich economy but a large part of the country...
by thepinay solobackpacker | Jul 15, 2017 | Hotels and Resorts, HUALIEN, TAIPEI, TAIWAN
Taiwan is not just about Taipei. In my week-long stay in this underrated country, I’ve explored a few places. One thing I like about traveling in Taiwan is, it’s quite affordable and there’s a wealth of budget hotels...
