Taiwan: about mountains part 2

In my 18 days, we went to 2 mountains-Hehuan Shan and Alishan.

Hehuan Shan in the central of Taiwan. Snow is very rare to Taiwan, but sometimes snow falls on Hehuan Shan. She looks like the Switzerland of Asia. Hehuan Shan is the first spot of our trip, so I didn't buy any thick jacket yet, only I have is a normal cardigan. You will feel worse when the wind starting to blow. My fingers and toes get numb at once! It is better to take medicine If you're not used to mountain road. The road had a lot of blind and big curves, I feel dizzy when we went back to backpacker hotel.

Some photo of Hehuan Shan.

711 in Hehuan Shan!

Some people ride motorcycle to Hehuan Shan. (they're crazy!)

First time I saw snow! Yahoo :)

We have a wonderful breakfast in Taichung after we take train and bus to Alishan.

Alishan's road is better than Hehuan Shan. You can enjoy the scenery on the way to Alishan, it is beautiful and amazing. Alishan is a spiritual place to Taiwanese, you can explore the age of each giant trees. The high age is 3000 odd years!

On the way to Alishan.

The cloud like ocean waves. Sunset in Alishan is really amazing!

Too much haze in the morning, we can't enjoy the view of sunrise.

You can ride train back to the station. What makes this train unique? Look at inside, it's made of wood!

Last, a funny picture of my dear friend, Yuwen!

Our camera man, Darry shoot a lot of great pictures, I'll share with you when I get them. Hope my part 3 is coming soon!

Taiwan: my random talk part 1

It's been a while I didn't update my blog, because I'm away for a long vocation. Where is it? Ya, I escaped to Taiwan! Taiwan is really beautiful island, but too bad I don't really like winter. The weather is too dry, my skin became sensitive and itchy. It is undeniable that Taiwanese did very well in their service industry. They are very kind and polite. But, I'm not used to their washroom. Due to plumbing system, Taiwanese have to throw the used toilet paper into a bin; In Malaysia, we flush into the toilet.

Ha, we don't talk about smelly thing. I show some lovely things that I bought from taiwan.

Monthly planner. I bought from Booday.

Made of wax paper and letterpress printing.

My friend drank it in Mos Burger.

Mos Burger is my favorite! But Malaysia don't have this shop :(

Taiwan's 711 shop is very colorful and attractive! This character called "Open-Jiang", you can see it in every 711 shop. In Taiwan, 711 is a very important shop, because you can buy stamp, concert ticket, bus ticket, collect your package...many many things in here! As my friend say, "You can do everything in 711 except give a birth!"

My new purse, bought from Muji.

I get it from 711!

You can get 1 sticker when you purchase NT60 in 711 shop. When you collect 30 stickers you can get one mystery prize from 711. You can press its left hand to record sound, and the right hand can hear your record! A green star under the red bow is a button, light will come from the bottom.

A exchange X'mas gift from my friend, Darry

It's a pendrive! Too adorable!

Nice layout. I got it from MOCA.

Naive art by Nemunoki.

I bought it from a second-hand bookstore. NT 300 only!

inside the book.

You must go to Eslite Bookstore if you're a book lover. This is one of the biggest bookstore in Taiwan, and you can get cheaper price at there.

Nice postcards from taiwan artists.

We did a book for our trip and we draw the covers!

4 person, 18 days in Taiwan.

You can collect many stamps in Taiwan.

Alishan is a must go place! There is a mountain with a lot of old trees. Some trees are 3000 years old already.

A X'mas card from Rewind.

Tainan City Travel Insurance Card.

You can get this card as a souvenir in Tainan. If you like to visit historical sites, you should go there.

We meet friends in Taipei Shilin Night Market. It is a unforgettable night :)

I hope I can continue my part 2 soon. It's too many to share in my 18 days trip. Hope you enjoy it, cheers!

Day Trip in Singapore.

A delicious lunch in a Mexico style restaurant.

What I bought :)

I have a short holiday in Johor Bahru (my hometown) and Singapore! Sharing some photos and infos with my friends ^_^ (ya, I mean you!) I met Miss Ireen and Hoyoyi in Johor Bahru on Friday night. We have a good time in Ireen's shop!

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Miss Ireen looks charming.

Do you see the dancing panda? Hand drawn by me, a gift for Ireen.

Can you imagine? This wonderful lighting is handmade by Ireen!

You can find my stuffs in her shop too :)

Check out more at her blog!

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The Girl Next Door is a vintage style boutique - barber shop. Beside Miss Ireen's shop. She do make up, hair styling, vintage clothing, new designer cloth and vintage bridal car for rent.

Do you see the pretty girl? She is the owner.

Lighting decorated with glasses, an weird idea from owner!

Please pay a visit to Miss Ireen and The Girl Next Door if you in JB.

Find them at 8A, Jalan Dhoby, 80000 Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

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Day trip in Singapore on Saturday. We spent our time in Ann Siang Hill and Bugis. You can find a lot of nice stuffs in there.

Doinky Doodles! by Xin.

She creates handmade works using 100% recycled clothing and fabric cut-outs. I am sure you will love it when you visit to her shop. Colorful and wonderful.

You can find other artists' works in here.

I will buy the tees if I have a child one day! So CUTE!

Ya, you also can find my stuffs in here!

Find the lovely shop at 33, Bali Lane (2nd Floor), Singapore 189869.

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The Little Dröm Store is a gallery shop and an independent publisher found in Singapore.

Running by Stanley and Antoinette. They are nice people! Nice meeting with them ^_^

Yes, you can find my stuffs in here also :)

Find them at 7, Ann Siang Hill, Singapore 069791.

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Cat Socrates, they have a nice name in chinese, called "苏格拉底猫".

You can enjoy your slow life and lazy afternoon in their small cafe.

They sell chinese magazine and books. Ya, it is unique. Hardly find a shop is selling chinese books only in Singapore :)

My stuffs also available in here!

Find the shop at 03-39b Bras Basah Complex, 231 Bain Street, Singapore 180231.

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Woods in The Books - The picture book shop.

Nice space. You can shoot in here. Illustration by Jean-Jacques Sempé.

Emma Calder's Sticker book. I want it so much but I didnt buy :(

Find the shop at 58, Club Street, Singapore 069433.

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Books Actually is an independent bookstore specialising in literature books. (including obscure and critical works)

They moved to a new place and more books available.

expand to 3 floors and bigger now.

I love the polar bears...but I also didn't buy them :(

Visit the shop at 86, Club Street, Singapore 069454.

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Enjoy my sharing ^_^