Taipei: OIA Oia (Alpaca) Cafe

This is going to be a short, fun post; mostly pictures of shenanigans in the cafe. Just because, Alpacas! After our tiring day-visit to Yehliu, we took a cab in the late afternoon passing by Fuguijiao Lighthouse for a sunset photo-stop before heading to the OIA Oia Alphaca Cafe that everyone raves about. We were… Continue reading Taipei: OIA Oia (Alpaca) Cafe

Taipei: Yehliu Geopark

This time last year, I was in Taiwan; just like every other year the past 7 years. I decided to bring my lady friend around as it was her first visit to Taiwan. We were two backpackers seeking to explore the budget way - and this time, I have planned to embark on a place… Continue reading Taipei: Yehliu Geopark

Chiang Mai: Meaklang Elephant Conservation Community

I am currently typing this post from my iphone; on the highway in Iran from the city of Yazd to Esfahan. Last November, I had a chance to visit Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. A day trip to the elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai was one of the happiest day of my life! (I had quite… Continue reading Chiang Mai: Meaklang Elephant Conservation Community

Chiang Mai: Loi Krathong & Yi Peng Festival 2017

In 2017 late last year, I decided to tick one item off my bucket list and relish my Rapunzel dreams by attending a lights festival. I made my dreams come true in Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai. This was my personal experience. Loi Krathong is the festival of floating river lights - an act of setting… Continue reading Chiang Mai: Loi Krathong & Yi Peng Festival 2017