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Cycling in Taipei: Savory Streets, Excited and First Impressions

Taipei in Passing 行過台北|台北ひととき 🛬 First Bites, First Gears — Taipei in Passing |We never meant to stay long — just long enough to taste, to ride, to remember We arrived at Taoyuan International Airport under soft grey skies, the kind that hush the noise of arrival and make you notice the smaller things —

New Zealand North Island Travel & Work Experience

North Island Elegy 第五章北島挽歌 Crossing Into Stillness We crossed the Cook Strait again — not just between islands, but between seasons of life. This time, we weren’t backpacking on ferry foot decks or watching clouds with idle plans. This time, we had our Honda Odyssey, filled with worn jackets, cooking gear, and the quiet

South Island Sonata – An Enchanting Journey Through New Zealand’s Heartland

South Island Sonata 第四章南島ソナタ ❄️ Lake Tekapo The winter chill clung gently to the air as we arrived at Lake Tekapo, welcomed by the soft hush of snow and the mirror-like lake reflecting pastel skies. We checked into the BBH Tailor Made Tekapo Accommodation tucked quietly near the lake and soon found ourselves dining

Blenheim, Secret Whispers of Serenity Among the Vines

Blenheim, Secret Whispers of Serenity Among the Vines 第三章：ブレナム──葡萄の蔓に囁く静寂の秘密 📍 1. Blenheim: Beneath the Quiet Sun Blenheim was not a destination we planned for, but one that quietly opened its arms just when we needed it most. Tucked into the heart of Marlborough’s wine country, this small town, home to thirty thousand souls, became our

Under the Southern Sky, Traveling Beyond the Volcano

Under the Southern Sky, Traveling Beyond the Volcano 第二章：南空の下、旅して火の山を越えて 📍 1. Windswept at Te Mata Peak Our travel resumed like the second verse of a half-forgotten song — softer, more thoughtful. We left behind the vineyards of Martinborough, where promises had thinned like morning fog, and steered our way northeast to Hastings. There, the landscape

First 30 Days in New Zealand – Auckland to Wellington, Light, Kindness, Colourful, and the Road

A quiet beginning to a long journey 第一章：静かな旅の始まり The air in Auckland was different. We stepped foot at this land on March 7, 2014, arriving with everything we owned zipped into two backpacks and a borrowed sense of direction. We brought two thousand NZ dollar each to start a new journey in the new country.