Taiwan 2023

It is true what they say about solo travels. It was a remarkable odyssey of self-discovery, embracing the unknown and having the opportunity to savour the sights and sounds at my own pace.

From the east to the north coast of Taiwan, the beautiful country never ceases to amaze me with its friendliest people and incredible scenery. The places are full of characters and stories I wish I had more time to relish. The only activity I could not check off my list was the paragliding, which I was enthusiastically looking forward to but got cancelled due to bad weather. Perhaps another time.

Moments from this journey were unforgettable and ones I will treasure, especially the kindness of an elderly gentleman, Simon, who went out of his way to translate almost everything for me despite not being so fluent in English while we were on a day tour.

While this adventure ends and as I return to the familiar, I cannot help but carry with me the ever-present feeling that there is a whole world out there waiting to be explored.