Taipei Zoo and night view of Taipei 101

Being in Taipei, I couldn't miss going to the zoo. The place is really huge, and the hot weather makes it difficult to walk around. It took over 2 hours to see everything at the zoo, and many of the animals we couldn't see because they were hiding from the heat.The zoo has been in existence since 1914,...

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Taipei Travel: Houtong Cat's Village ~ Charming Felines in Taiwanese Mountainous Village

Houtong Cat Village (猴硐貓村)There is something for cat lovers to see in Taiwan - the Houtong Cat Village (猴硐貓村). We had a really great time here. I love cats, and I really miss my pets that I had to leave in Poland. Unfortunately, I can't keep any cats or dogs now, which makes me upset, so it's a happier...

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Taipei Travel: The Remains of 13 Levels ~ Exploring Jinguashi Mining Area's Rich History

The Northern Coast of Taiwan is full of interesting places. Today, we are visiting the Remains of the Thirteen Levels (十三層遺址), also known as the Shuinandong Smelter (水湳洞精煉廠). It is located in the Jinguashi mining area in the Ruifang District of New Taipei. This Japanese-era copper smelting refinery...

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Taipei Travel: Jiufen ~ Discovering the Charms of Taiwan's Historic Mining Town

Picture source: https://goo.gl/images/5TLYKd We drove the scooter for a long time today, and it's almost getting dark. Before heading back home, my husband took me to Jiufen, which is one of the most popular places near Taipei.I had never seen an old street before, but these kinds of places...

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Taipei Travel: Captivating beauty of Shifen Waterfall - Taiwan's Little Niagara

Shifen Waterfall (十分瀑布)Staying in Taipei just for a few days, we decided to make the most of our time and explore the surrounding areas. Today, we visited Pingxi District to see one of the famous waterfalls, Shifen Waterfall. Pingxi is known for its numerous waterfalls, with 36 discovered to date....

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