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Best 5-star luxury hotels to stay in Singapore for the “Crazy Rich Asian” Experience

21 December 2022

Top 10 places to visit in Taiwan

24 September 2022

Guide to Taiwan’s Fruits, Fruits Picking, and Leisure Farms

30 June 2022

Best Trips from Taipei: Guide to Taiwan’s Northeast Coast

25 May 2022

Guide to Flower Viewing and Leisure Farms in Taiwan

11 April 2022

Guide to Forest Bathing in Taiwan: Alishan and Tri-Mountain National Scenic Area

25 March 2022

Insider’s Guide to Chiayi: What to do, eat, and see

2 March 2022

Rhythm of Southeastern Taiwan: Guide to Cycling in Taitung

27 January 2022

Guide to taking the Anpanman train in Japan

23 October 2021

Why You Should Visit Taiwan

5 July 2021

Guide to the Spectacular Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival

26 May 2021

Visit these islands from Naha for your next trip to Okinawa

2 June 2020

Snapshots of Circuit Breaker in Singapore

31 May 2020

Top 10 Experiences in Taitung, Southeastern Taiwan

25 August 2019

Free your mind and soul in Naoshima – The Art Island

9 February 2019

Exploring Top 3 Highlights of Kagawa and Ehime on Shikoku Island

9 February 2019

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#DYK you can ski and snowboard in Singapore ⛷️🏂
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Yes! 🇸🇬 Singapore Ski & Snowboard Academy
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I tried a beginner ski and snowboard at @ski.singapore Marina Square. ⁣
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I have a pretty dismal skiing record! I attempted to ski 3 times in Japan (from Hokkaido Niseko to Nagano Hakuba to Yamagata Zao) and I still can’t ski properly 🫣
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Thanks to @klooksg , I hit the slope again after 8 years and I managed to ski and snowboard without injuring myself!⁣
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Planning your winter adventure at the end of this year? ⁣
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Here’s how you can master the slopes before hitting one with Singapore Ski & Snowboard Academy!
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➡️ Join indoor slope simulator ski and snowboard lessons tailored for all levels with certified instructors⁣
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Special thanks to @averylloke for being my ski-snowboard-lesson buddy and @leslie.koh for lending me your super solid tripod for filming 🙏
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⁣ 📌 Save this for your must-eat food recommen ⁣
📌 Save this for your must-eat food recommendations in Taiwan! ⁣
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Dongdamen Night Market 東大門夜市 in Hualien 花蓮 is one of the best night markets in Taiwan 🇹🇼 ⁣
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I’m so excited to share these 4️⃣ local food. They are the best shaved ice, egg pancake, candied strawberries and grilled corn I have ever tasted! I’m not exaggerating! ⁣
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Try them and let me know what you think 😋⁣
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1️⃣ Yi Da Shaved Ice Dessert 億大雪花冰
This is the most special shaved ice dessert in Taiwan. They infuse fresh fruits (strawberries, passionfruit, and more) creatively into the shaved ice and the result is an addictive shaved rice dessert that I couldn’t stop eating. ⁣
Location: D44⁣
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2️⃣ Mashed potato pancake 強蛋餅
Award-winning upsized egg pancake stuffed with cheese and premium  ingredients like century eggs and seafood. ⁣
Location: E49⁣
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3️⃣ Candied Bite 甜一口
They serve exquisite candied fruits treats like strawberry and tomato in the style of tanghulu 糖葫蘆 or candied hawthorn. These candied jewels are so popular that they are also sold in convenience stalls and served to premium passengers by STARLUX Airlines. ⁣
Location: A48⁣
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4️⃣ Dong Mai Ju 東麥局
Corn seasoned and grilled to perfection. This is so good that I returned to the night market on my last night in Hualien just to eat this corn again.
Location: A34 ⁣
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Check out my travel guide to Hualien to discover more things to do in Hualien beyond the Taroko Gorge! Link in bio 👆⁣
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📌Save this for your next trip to Taiwan‼️ The best way to view the remains of the Longteng Bridge 龍騰斷橋 in Miaoli 苗栗, Taiwan 🇹🇼
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Ride the 🚂 Miaoli Old Mountain Line Rail Bike 苗栗舊山線鐵道自行車 and enjoy a unique experience of travelling on the historic rail tracks and viewing the iconic Longteng Bridge from mid air. ⁣⁣
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The Old Mountain Line Rail Bike in Miaoli’s Sanyi Township has creatively repurposed the historic Old Mountain Railway into a fun electric bike experience.⁣⁣
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Consisting of 3 steel bridges, 4 stations and 8 tunnels, the historic Mountain rail line was built in 1908 and closed in 1998. ⁣⁣
⁣⁣With the opening of the Old Mountain Line Rail Bike in 2019, visitors can ride four-seat, electric rail cars along the former railway tracks. ⁣⁣
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A popular spot to take the Old Mountain Line Rail Bike is at Shengxing (Sheng Hsing) Station 勝興車站, the highest train station of Taiwan’s old western rail line. ⁣⁣
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➡️ Watch this reel for a preview of this must-do activity in Miaoli!⁣⁣
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There are 3 routes and a few timings each day for the rides. Book your tickets in advance!⁣⁣
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Visiting Taiwan soon? Miaoli is the best place in Taiwan to enjoy slow travel, hot springs, glamping, and more. ⁣⁣
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Check out @whywendywrites Miaoli travel guide for more travel tips! Link in bio⁣⁣👆
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⁣ BBQ Bliss at Kita Food Festival ⁣🍔🔥⁣ ⁣
BBQ Bliss at Kita Food Festival ⁣🍔🔥⁣
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Grilled goodness, innovative flavours and chilling vibes at the Big Barbecue event, that’s part of the Kita Food Festival 🤤 ⁣⁣
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What a celebration of food and culture!⁣⁣
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And the fun doesn’t stop here! The Kita Food Festival has more in store, including the Future of Food Symposium on March 17.⁣⁣
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Check out more delicious adventures @kitafoodfestival ⁣
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⁣⁣⁣ 3 big reasons why you must visit Hualien ⁣⁣⁣
3 big reasons why you must visit Hualien‼️⁣
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🍀 Nature: Enjoy stunning nature from mountains to breathtaking coastlines⁣⁣⁣
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🍀 Culture: Experience indigenous culture through cultural exchange and  immersive activities⁣
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🍀 Food: Indulge in a diverse range of food from indigenous cuisine to local delicacies⁣⁣⁣
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Hualien is the place to visit in Taiwan 🇹🇼 now!⁣⁣⁣
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When I visited Hualien during my first two trips, I spent most of my time in Taroko Gorge. ⁣⁣⁣
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For my most recent visit Hualien, I’m so amazed to discover more of this beautiful part in Taiwan. ⁣⁣⁣
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Hualien is a vast region in Taiwan and there’s so much to see, do, and eat.⁣⁣⁣
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➡️ Watch this video to see some highlights of Hualien. And trust me, I have only experienced less than 10% of Hualien!⁣⁣⁣
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⭐️ You’re invited! Join us for an exclusive “Insider’s guide to Hualien: A journey through nature and indigenous culture” travel session to experience Hualien through the eyes of the locals.⁣⁣
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🗓️ Save the date for this virtual Hualien tour on @taiwan_tourism_sg Facebook live on Friday, March 7, 12:30-1:30pm. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣⁣⁣ I’m beyond excited to explore the ench ⁣⁣⁣
I’m beyond excited to explore the enchanting Flower Home 花露農場🌹⁣⁣⁣
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After hearing so much about this floral paradise, I finally visited Flower Home in Miaoli County, Taiwan 🇹🇼 ⁣⁣⁣
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This stunning leisure farm is a flower theme park showcasing “Gardens by the Bay” floral displays and landscape. ⁣⁣⁣
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Flower Home is coloured by diverse varieties of flowers throughout the seasons. ⁣⁣⁣
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The landscape is so picturesque during the peony, hydrangeas, and lavender seasons. ⁣⁣⁣
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➡️ Check out these highlights ⁣⁣⁣
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🌸 Vibrant Gardens: Beautifully landscaped gardens filled with a variety of flowers and herbs that change throughout the seasons. ⁣⁣⁣
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🌸 Cozy Home Stay: Unique castle-themed B&B offering a memorable and peaceful retreat amidst nature.⁣⁣⁣
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🌸 Essential Oils and Crafts: DIY activities like making natural insect repellents and explore their range of essential oil products.⁣⁣⁣
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🌸 Café Delights: Exquisite dining at the Rainforest Café with local delicacies and the pretty hydrangeas-shaped ice cream🍦 ⁣⁣⁣
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This serene getaway amidst nature’s beauty is so unforgettable!⁣⁣⁣
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#DYK Taiwan is home to many leisure farms? Find out more at @taiwan_tourism_sg booth at @natas.official travel fair this weekend (28 Feb - 2 Mar)!
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Save this reel for your next Taiwan trip! ⁣⁣⁣
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🌸 Flower Home (花露農場)⁣⁣⁣
📍 No. 43-3, Xiping, Zhuolan Township, Miaoli County⁣⁣⁣
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⁣ 🎉 I am so excited to share that I have open ⁣
🎉 I am so excited to share that I have opened a shop! ⁣
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🌸 Welcome to my Klook shop 🌸⁣
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A special one-stop shop filled with my top travel recommendations for the cherry blossom viewing in Japan 🇯🇵 , Taiwan 🇹🇼 and South Korea 🇰🇷 ⁣
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🔥Exclusive travel discount: Enjoy 5% off when you book your cherry blossom attractions, tours, and more at my Klook shop! Link in bio ☝️⁣
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Spring is my favorite season to travel because of cherry blossoms! ⁣
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I have chased cherry blossoms all over Japan and the feeling of viewing sakura in full bloom is just so sublime. ⁣
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Here are some cherry blossom hunting tips! ⁣
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⭐️ Get up early: Avoid crowds and capture stunning photos during golden hour 🌅⁣
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⭐️ Explore local spots: While the popular cherry blooms are really beautiful, lesser visited spots like local parks with cherry trees are gorgeous too. Plus more enjoyable without the human traffic. ⁣
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⭐️ Check real-time updates: Check local websites (google sakura navi) and reports for real-time updates on full bloom locations before heading out. ⁣
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⭐️ Stay flexible: Be ready adjust your itinerary to chase the blossoms as the bloom conditions change daily. When it rains, the petals will fall! ⁣
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⭐️ Pack a picnic: Enjoy hanami 花見, flower viewing, with local treats under the blossoms. ⁣
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⭐️ Enjoy yozakura: View sakura at night! The nighttime illuminations are magical. Popular places like temples and castles have night illumination events. ⁣
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➡️ Bonus: Enjoy 5% with my promo code WENDYKLOOK or WENDYKLOOK⁣
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⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ 🎉 First look at Minion Land!⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🎉 First look at Minion Land!⁣⁣⁣
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What a bananas adventure at @universalstudiossingapore newest attraction! 🍌💛 ⁣⁣⁣
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I had too much fun in the Minion-filled  world of Despicable Me laughter and mayhem!⁣⁣ ⁣
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New discovery ‼️ The Minions really love to dance 🕺💃 ⁣
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Watch the video for the highlights⁣⁣!⁣
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⭐️ Despicable Me Minion Mayhem: Become a Minion in this immersive motion simulator ride at Gru’s Lab⁣⁣
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⭐️ Buggie Boogie Carousel: Dance your heart out on the first-ever Minion-themed carousel, exclusive to 🇸🇬 ⁣⁣
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⭐️ Super Silly Fun Land: Enjoy thrilling rides, carnival games, and delicious Minion-themed treats⁣⁣
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⭐️ Super Hungry Food Stand: Satisfy your cravings with local delights like Minion mantous and chilli crab sauce 🦀⁣⁣
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⭐️ Minion Dance Party: Groove to remixed songs by DJ Carl with Minions⁣
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Planning to for a Minion Land adventure?⁣⁣⁣
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⁣⁣⁣⁣ Do you know Amara Sanctuary Sentosa h ⁣⁣⁣⁣
Do you know Amara Sanctuary Sentosa harbours secret historical hotspots?⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Looking at the stylish and elegant resort today, it’s hard to imagine that Amara Sanctuary Sentosa sits on a former British military site. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Let’s discover 🕵️ the hidden gems of Amara Sanctuary Sentosa!🪖The last 2 remaining air raid shelters in Sentosa⁣⁣⁣⁣
⏱️Colonial buildings transformed into luxurious suites⁣⁣⁣⁣
🥾Historical relic: British army sole cleaner outside suite rooms⁣⁣⁣⁣
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And that’s not all! Amara Sanctuary Sentosa is picturesque tropical oasis filled with lush greenery and surrounded with ocean views.⁣⁣⁣
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🏊‍♂️ Dive into serenity with unique outdoor pools including Infinity Sky Pool facing the ocean⁣⁣⁣⁣
🍽️ Indulge in culinary delights at the new Sanctuary Tearoom. Bonus: Scrumptious Grill N’ Chill buffet dinner available on Friday and Saturday⁣⁣⁣⁣
🏖️ Gateway to explore Sentosa as the resort is just steps away from Palawan Beach and other vibrant island attractions.⁣⁣⁣⁣
🐾 Plus the best part? It’s pet-friendly. Your furry friends are welcomed here. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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👉 Save this reel and book your stay at Amara Sanctuary Sentosa for an unforgettable blend of history, luxury, and nature!⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Thanks @amarasanctuary for a memorable birthday staycation!⁣⁣⁣⁣
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