Hualien is the gateway to eastern shore attractions

Hualien is the gateway to eastern shore attractions

by | May 28, 2013 | Travel

Cisingtan Scenic Bike Trail Midway down the eastern shoreline of Taiwan is the city of Hualien.  It’s just a short, under-an-hour flight from Taipei and you’ll find yourself next to lush green hills that parallel the seashore. This makes a perfect setting for the...
Take in the sights and tastes of Taiwan’s north coast

Take in the sights and tastes of Taiwan’s north coast

by | May 25, 2013 | Travel

YEHLIU GEOLOGICAL PARK Far up on the northeastern tip of Taiwan sits a fragile peninsula dotted with geological formations unique throughout the world. Mushroom-shaped rocks sit perched on pedestals looking like they have been set on display in an outdoor museum. But,...