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Moss, Mystic and Mononoke at Yakushima’s Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine

25 September 202310 August 2018

The spectacular visuals in Hayao Miyazaki’s widely acclaimed Princess Mononoke have inspired many travellers to trek all the way to Yakushima Island and search for the mystical mossy forest depicted in the animation.

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Penghu is the most breathtaking archipelago in Tai Penghu is the most breathtaking archipelago in Taiwan, and it feels like a world of its own.  
  
Often described as “pearls scattered across the sea,” the Penghu Islands form a breathtaking archipelago of 90 islets.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣   
  
Set in the Taiwan Strait, just an hour’s flight from Taipei, Penghu is easy to reach.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣   
   
After spending 4 unforgettable days exploring this island paradise, I’m excited to share the highlights that make Penghu a must-visit destination for your next Taiwan adventure:⁣⁣⁣ ⁣    
   
1️⃣ Gorgeous oceans and beaches: Swim, snorkel, dive, or try SUP⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣    
   
2️⃣ Island hopping: Explore outlying islands connected by scenic bridges and ferries⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣    
   
3️⃣ Natural wonders: Basalt columns, dramatic sea cliffs, and stunning coastlines⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣    
   
4️⃣ Rich biodiversity: Vibrant marine life and incredible bird-watching opportunities⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣    
   
5️⃣ Culture and heritage : Charming villages, traditions, and historic sites⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣    
   
⭐️ Bonus 1: Summer nights glow with the iconic Penghu International Fireworks Festival⁣⁣⁣ ⁣    
   
⭐️ Bonus 2: The FOOD! Lobster, squid, oysters, sea urchin… seafood heaven!⁣⁣⁣ ⁣    
   
📌 Save this video to plan your next island retreat!⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣    
   
More information and travel inspiration: @penghunsa 澎湖國家風景區管理處⁣  
  
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澎湖是台灣最令人驚豔的群島,美得像踏進另一個世界。   
   
90 座大小島嶼散落在湛藍海面上,被稱為「海上的珍珠」,一點都不為過。   
   
位在台灣海峽、從台北飛過去只要 1 小時   
   
以下這些亮點,更是讓澎湖成為台灣海島旅行 No.1 的原因:   
   
1️⃣ 夢幻海景 & 沙灘控的天堂: 游泳、浮潛、潛水、SUP   
   
2️⃣ 超好玩的跳島行程: 美到不行的大橋、風景級渡輪直接帶你去離島   
   
3️⃣ 大自然的藝術品: 玄武岩柱、海蝕崖、超震撼海岸線   
   
4️⃣ 豐富生態: 海底世界精彩、賞鳥也超驚喜   
   
5️⃣ 滿滿在地風情: 可愛村落、文化故事、歷史建築通通有   
   
⭐️ 加碼亮點 : 夏夜必看!「澎湖國際海上花火節」美到爆   
   
⭐️ 加碼亮點 2: 海鮮天堂! 龍蝦、花枝、牡蠣、海膽通通必吃!   
   
📌 收藏這支影片,安排你的下一趟海島之旅!  
   
   
#penghu #penghutravel #澎湖 #澎湖旅遊 #penghuislands #whywendylovestaiwan #whywendywrites #taiwantravel #timefortaiwan
🏝️ Looking for the ultimate island escape? ⁣   ⁣   🏝️ Looking for the ultimate island escape? ⁣  
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Penghu 澎湖 has it all! Turquoise waters, vibrant reefs, and islands waiting to be explored.⁣  
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Snorkeling here felt like a dream. Clear waters, schools of fish, colorful coral and even a real underwater post box where I mailed a postcard underwater!
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And the islands? Simply breathtaking. In just 4 days, I hopped across 6 gorgeous islands.  
  
➡️ Main islands: Magong 馬公 • Baisha 白沙 • Xiyu 西嶼⁣  
➡️ Outlying gems: Qimei 七美 • Wangan 望安 • Yuanbei 員貝⁣  
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If Penghu isn’t on your Taiwan bucket list yet, it should be!⁣  
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📌 Save this for your next island escape!⁣  
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More information and travel inspiration: @penghunsa 澎湖國家風景區管理處⁣  
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澎湖必打卡清單來啦!⁣  
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澎湖 Penghu通通有!碧綠海水、五彩珊瑚,還有一座座等你去探索的小島。⁣  
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浮潛的感覺超夢幻。清澈海水、魚群圍繞、色彩繽紛的珊瑚,甚至還有水下郵筒,我寄了一張明信片呢!⁣  
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島嶼風景更是美到讓人窒息 😍⁣  
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短短4天,我跑了 6 個超美小島:⁣  
  
➡️ 主島: 馬公 Magong • 白沙 Baisha • 西嶼 Xiyu⁣  
➡️ 離島: 七美 Qimei • 望安 Wangan • 員貝 Yuanbei⁣  
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📌 收藏這篇,準備下一次的島嶼小旅行吧!⁣  
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#penghu #penghutravel #澎湖 #澎湖旅遊 #penghuislands #whywendylovestaiwan #whywendywrites #taiwantravel #timefortaiwan
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It features a comprehensive itinerary across the four major Kyushu cities: Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Kumamoto and Kitakyushu.  
 
It’s packed with top sights , must-try activities and insider tips to help you experience each city like a local. 
 
‼️ Read the guide + complete a short survey and stand a chance to win a round-trip air ticket to Fukuoka !
 
➡️ Link in bio! 
 
Hope this itinerary will inspire you for your next Japan adventure!  
 
Start exploring! Know more and travel better with. Follow me for more travel inspiration ✨ 
 
 
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This free travel webinar offers a comprehensive guide to 4️⃣ big cities of Kyushu: Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Kumamoto and Kitakyushu. 
 
Discover the vibrant charm of Kyushu through a curated 4-city itinerary that blends traditions, nature, and local flavours.  
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⭐️ Fukuoka: From iconic Yatai street food to serene tea ceremonies and coastal escapes ⁣  
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⭐️ Kagoshima: Explore volcanic landscapes, glass craft, and shrine strolls with local cuisine⁣  
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⭐️ Kumamoto: Dive into fruit picking, kimono experiences, castle visits, and anime landmarks⁣  
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⭐️ Kitakyushu: Wander through retro ports, artisan markets, and modern shopping spots⁣  
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🔥 Bonus: Stand a chance to win a Roundtrip Air Ticket to Fukuoka! ⁣  
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📌 Discover the Best of Kyushu -⁣ Ultimate 4-City Itinerary to Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Kumamoto and Kitakyushu  
🗓️ 15 Nov, 11:00am Singapore time ⁣  
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➡️ Register now! Link in bio ☝️
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#whywendywrites #whywendylovesjapan #visitkyushu #kyushu #九州 #fukuoka #kagoshima #kitakyushu #kumamoto #福岡 #鹿児島 #熊本 #北九州⁣
‼️Win a round trip air ticket to Fukuoka ✈️        ‼️Win a round trip air ticket to Fukuoka ✈️   
   
I’m so excited to share the amazing experiences and sights from my recent trip to the 4️⃣ big cities of Kyushu: Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Kumamoto and Kitakyushu!    
   
➡️ Join a special travel webinar hosted by @whywendywrites to discover the vibrant charm of Kyushu through a curated 4-city itinerary that blends traditions, nature, and local flavors.    
   
This webinar offers a comprehensive guide to Kyushu’s most dynamic destinations.   
   
This free travel session will feature:   
   
⭐️ Fukuoka: From iconic Yatai street food to serene tea ceremonies and coastal escapes   
   
⭐️ Kagoshima: Explore volcanic landscapes, glass craft, and shrine strolls with local cuisine   
   
⭐️ Kumamoto: Dive into fruit picking, kimono experiences, castle visits, and anime landmarks   
   
⭐️ Kitakyushu: Wander through retro ports, artisan markets, and modern shopping spots   
   
🔥 Bonus: Stand a chance to win a Roundtrip Air Ticket to Fukuoka!   
   
📌 Register for the “Discover the Best of Kyushu: Ultimate 4-City Itinerary” webinar! 15 Nov, 11:00am Singapore time. Link in bio☝️   
  
  
#whywendywrites #whywendylovesjapan #visitkyushu #kyushu #九州 #fukuoka #kagoshima #kitakyushu #kumamoto #福岡 #鹿児島 #熊本 #北九州 #travelwriter #travelblogger #contentcreator
⁣⁣ 🇯🇵 Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan concludes tod ⁣⁣
🇯🇵 Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan concludes today, 13 October⁣⁣⁣ 🎉
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Why am I so obsessed with Expo 2025?⁣⁣⁣
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Check out my reflection “5 things I learnt from Expo 2025”! Link in bio☝️
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Here are some of my favourite photos from the life-changing Expo experience in Osaka.
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What will be the legacy of Expo 2025? ⁣⁣⁣
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Ultimately, it will be shaped by how the Expo site, the pavilions and resources are repurposed, the lasting impact of the innovations showcased and the connections forged between people. ⁣⁣⁣
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Whatever that legacy may be, I’m grateful to have been a small part of it, with my 55-hour sojourn at the Expo–an experience that will continue to resonate long after Expo 2025 closes its doors ❤️
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#EXPO2025 #大阪関西万博 #EXPO2025Forever⁣⁣    ⠀⁣⁣⁣
#OsakaWorldExpo #JapanTravel #VisitJapan #VisitJapanSG #Japantrip #Japantravel #ExploreJapan #whywendywrites⁣⁣⁣ #whywendylovesjapan #gratitude
⁣⁣⁣ 🔥 55 hours, 100,000 steps and 41 pavilions    ⁣⁣⁣
🔥 55 hours, 100,000 steps and 41 pavilions
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🌏 Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that left me deeply inspired and energised!     ⁣⁣⁣
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What I initially planned as a 2-day visit soon expanded as I realised the immense scale and diversity of the Expo and I needed more time to explore. So I revised my travel itinerary to return 5 times!     ⁣⁣⁣
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As I reflect on my Expo 2025 experience, I begin to understand more why we have World Expos.      ⁣⁣⁣
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In an age where we can connect with anyone through a screen, gathering in a physical place might seem unnecessary.   ⁣⁣⁣
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But there’s something profoundly meaningful and irreplaceable about sharing the same space, exchanging ideas, emotions and energy.     ⁣⁣⁣
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In a world that is marked by increasing conflict, division and uncertainty, Expo 2025 stands as a beacon of connection.      ⁣⁣⁣
Focusing on the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” Expo 2025 shows us how we can envision and shape a sustainable and inclusive future society where technology and innovation come together to improve people’s lives and address global challenges.⁣
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Walking through each pavilion, I witnessed stories of innovation, compassion and shared hope.      ⁣⁣⁣
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It is in these moments that I realised why World Expos matter: they invite us to dream beyond borders and to rediscover the strength of a truly connected world.     ⁣⁣⁣
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And there are important reminders that our progress means little without equity, we have only one planet with finite resources and we have to and we can do better.      ⁣⁣⁣
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I'm filled with immense gratitude to everyone who has played a part in bringing Expo 2025 to life!      
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The organisers, participating countries and organisations, performers, the Expo and JNTO teams who helped with my visit and countless unsung heroes who worked tirelessly for over 180 days. Thanks for making every visitor’s journey unforgettable!  ⁣⁣⁣
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Thank you Japan 🇯🇵 ❤️     ⁣⁣⁣
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#EXPO2025 #大阪関西万博 #EXPO2025Forever⁣⁣    ⠀     ⁣⁣⁣
#OsakaWorldExpo #JapanTravel #VisitJapan #whywendywrites
⁣⠀ 🎉 Less than 1 week before Expo 2025 Osaka, Kans ⁣⠀
🎉 Less than 1 week before Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, comes to a close, the world’s eyes remain on Yumeshima 🇯🇵⁣⁣    ⠀
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Visitor numbers have surpassed 25 million, with over 200,000 people arriving daily since September to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event.⁣⁣    ⠀
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Expo 2025 is bringing the world together under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives” and explore how we can save, empower and connect lives.⁣⁣⠀
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A People’s Living Lab, Expo 2025 is a place where ideas, innovations and creativity unite to imagine a brighter tomorrow for all.⁣⁣    ⠀
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Here’s a recap of the highlights before the curtains close:⁣⁣    ⠀
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🌏 This is Japan’s third World Expo after Osaka 1970 and Aichi 2005.⁣⁣    ⠀
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🗓️ The Expo runs for 184 days (April 13–October 13, 2025).⁣⁣    ⠀
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🤝 158 countries and regions, and 7 international organizations, are participating.⁣⁣    ⠀
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⭐ The Grand Ring, the world’s largest wooden structure, stretches about 2,000 meters in circumference.⁣⁣    ⠀
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🎇 The One World, One Planet drone show features 1,000+ synchronised drones, including the world’s largest aerial display of a tree using drones.⁣⁣    ⠀
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As Expo 2025 approaches its final days, it leaves behind not only record-breaking numbers but also bold visions for a shared future.⁣⁣    ⠀
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Experience the magic of Expo 2025 and be part of the closing ceremony on 13 October by joining virtually (livestream on the official Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan YouTube channel).⁣⁣    ⠀
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[With the Expo closing on 13 October, the venue is expected to be very crowded. Please note that advance reservations are required for entry. For details, visit the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Website.]⁣⁣    ⠀
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#EXPO2025 #大阪関西万博 #EXPO2025Forever⁣⁣    ⠀
#OsakaWorldExpo #JapanTravel #VisitJapan #VisitJapanSG #Japantrip #Japantravel #ExploreJapan #whywendywrites
Dreaming of the perfect island escape?    Penghu 澎 Dreaming of the perfect island escape? 
 
Penghu 澎湖 is Taiwan’s ultimate island-hopping paradise 🏝️🐠🐢
 
This stunning archipelago of over 90 islands and islets is linked by scenic bridges and ferries - making every island hopping journey part of the adventure. 
 
I explored 6 islands in just 4 days, and it was an unforgettable island escapade.  
 
Here are some must-visit islands for your first Penghu trip: 
 
⭐️ Main islands (connected by bridges): Magong 馬公, Baisha 白沙, Xiyu 西嶼 
 
⭐️ Outlying gems: Qimei 七美, Wangan 望安, Yuanbei 員貝 
 
📌 Save this post for your Penghu travel bucket list! 
 
 
#penghu #penghutravel #澎湖 #澎湖旅遊 #penghuislands #whywendylovestaiwan #whywendywrites #taiwantravel #timefortaiwan #island #islandhopping #islandholiday
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