Iceland Winter Adventure 2017 – Day 2 (Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the start of our Road Trip!)

Iceland Winter Adventure 2017 – Day 2 (Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the start of our Road Trip!)

Day 2 – Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the start of our Road Trip! We had a good continental breakfast that morning at 22 Hill Hotel.  I especially enjoyed its pate.  First time I tried pickled herring here.  It was with honey mustard sauce which took away any strong smell.  Never expect that I’ll like this. Heimir picked … Read more

Taiwan Road Trip, Day 3 (Nanzhuang to Sanyi, Miaoli)

Taiwan Road Trip, Day 3 (Nanzhuang to Sanyi, Miaoli)

Day 3: Nanzhuang, Miaoli to Sanyi, Miaoli This morning, we headed south to Dahu township in southern part of Miaoli which is well known for its strawberries. December was the start of the strawberry harvesting season so we went to pick strawberries. The strawberries here were of a small variety and also because it was … Read more

Taiwan Road Trip, Day 5 (Taichung to Puli, Nantou)

Taiwan Road Trip, Day 5 (Taichung to Puli, Nantou)

Day 5: Taichung to Puli, Nantou We spent an interesting morning at Taiwan Times Village, an indoor theme park of old Taiwan in the 50s. Interesting actors to keep the whole place alive and interact with visitors. We arrived at 9.30 am, half an hour before the place opened because our guide actually did not … Read more