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Other than Japan and Taiwan, I have been very lucky to have visited over 30 countries. I have so many stories to share. Here are some travel guides about destinations around the world that I have written for a variety of travel website. Enjoy! 

Istanbul

Is Istanbul Worth Visiting? 10 Reasons Why You Must!

17 Things Istanbul is Known and Famous For

Europe

6 best towns and areas to stay in Santorini

The best places to catch the Santorini sunset, plus expert tips to avoid crowds and snag that iconic sunset pic

The most beautiful places in Greece: Santorini, Crete, and more

The best time to visit France: few crowds, great deals, and blissed-out weather

8 best cities to visit in France and what you can do in each

The best day trips from Paris by train: charming towns, lush forests, and château after château

Top 10 Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris for the best dining experience

Here’s how to do Paris in a weekend: Expert tips on fitting in all the must-see—and must-eat—attractions

8 things you may not know about the catacombs in Paris and how to visit them

10 famous places in London and what makes them iconic

Getting from Athens to Santorini: stress-free routes, key pit stops, and the very best travel times

Know more, travel better

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“Lokah su ga?”⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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This is a friendly Atayal greeting I learned from the Atayal indigenous community in Lishan.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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I’m excited to finally share my very first story for @straits_times The Conscious Traveller, shining a light on Lishan’s breathtaking nature, vibrant indigenous culture and a bonus travel guide to Taichung 🇹🇼⁣⁣⁣
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This journey has been three years in the making!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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In 2022, I first discovered Lishan while hosting a Taiwan forest bathing webinar. In 2023, I had the chance to visit in person. And now, in 2025, I’m so happy to see this story come to life.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Lishan is truly a special place. There’s a local saying: 離不開梨山 – You can’t leave Lishan.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Now, I understand why. I think I’ve left a piece of my heart in those mountains ❤️⁣⁣⁣⁣
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I’m so thankful, more than I can put into words, to my friends in Taiwan who made this trip possible, opened their hearts and answered all my questions patiently. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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謝謝, 感恩⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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If you have time, please read! Links to the articles in my bio ⁣⁣⁣☝️⁣⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⭐️⁣ Special thanks to ⁣⁣@taiwan_tourism_sg @tri_mountain @kumytea @sobih_slamaw @trahu_lishantea @taichungtravels
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🎁 @kkdaysg MID-YEAR SALE GIVEAWAY - Win Taipei 101 tickets! 🎁⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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I’m teaming up with KKday for my first-ever giveaway! ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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🎉 To celebrate KKday Mid-Year Sales, we’re giving away a pair of Taipei 101 tickets to ONE lucky winner! 🇹🇼 ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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How to win? ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
✅ Follow @kkdaysg and @whywendywrites ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
✅ Like this post and tag a friend (more friends, the merrier) ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
✅ Share this post on your story to increase your winning chances ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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I’ll announce the winner on 16 June so start sharing now!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Tips for visiting Taipei 101 ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
▶️ Book your Taipei 101 tickets in advance on KKday to skip the queues ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
▶️ Aim for sunset hour  to catch Taipei’s skyline in its golden glow ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
▶️ Visit the observatory on the 89th floor and don’t forget to check out the wind damper on the 88th! ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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More deals! ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🔥 Special 1-for-1 Taiwan travel deals from 6 June-25 July (every Friday)! Grab 1-for-1 Taipei 101 tickets on 27 June! ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🔥 KKday discount code: WENDY10 (10%)⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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For more travel deals, check out my guide to use KKday to book Taiwan travel activities to enjoy the best deals! Link in bio☝️⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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⁣ #DYK 🇹🇼 Taipei 101 once held the record ⁣
#DYK 🇹🇼 Taipei 101 once held the record for the world’s fastest elevators? 🚀Zooming up with just 37 seconds to reach the 89th-floor! ⁣
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🚨SUPER DEAL ALERT ⁣
I’m so excited! I’ll be sharing a KKday deal on 9 June! Stay tuned, follow me, and win something! ⁣
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🔥 KKday Mid-Year Sales ⁣
✅ 1-for-1 Taiwan travel deals from 6 June - 25 July (every Friday!) ⁣
✅ 1-for-1 Taipei 101 tickets on 27 June—don’t miss this chance! ⁣
✅ Exclusive Kkday promo code: Use WENDY10 for 10% off⁣
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Planning your Taiwan adventure? ⁣
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Don’t miss my FREE Taiwan travel guides packed with tips on how to book the best experiences at unbeatable prices! Links in my bio👆 ⁣
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#KKday #KKCREW #MidYearSale #Taipei101 #TravelDeal #Giveaway #KKdayGiveaway #whywendywrites #whywendylovestaiwan
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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⁣
➡️ Practice techniques, improve your balance, and build muscle memory for your upcoming winter adventure⁣
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⭐️ Bonus: They organize ski trips to Appi Kogen Ski Resort in Tohoku–one of Japan’s largest ski destination. Book a fuss-free 8D6N APPI-Tohoku Ski Adventure with Klook ⛄️
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‼️ Promo Alert: Use my special Klook discount code WENDYKLOOK for your Klook booking!⁣
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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 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. ⁣
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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. ⁣
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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. ⁣
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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.
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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‼️⁣
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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 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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