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  • 16 Absolute Best Countries to Visit in Africa

    Africa, South Africa, Tips & Inspo · December 2, 2020

    16 Absolute Best Countries to Visit in Africa

    Where to Stay in Cape Town: 15 Best Hotels & Hostels

    City Guides, South Africa · October 28, 2020

    Where to Stay in Cape Town: 15 Best Hotels & Hostels

    10 Amazing Destinations in South Africa You Can’t Miss

    South Africa, Tips & Inspo · January 30, 2020

    10 Amazing Destinations in South Africa You Can’t Miss

    The Best Things to do at Storms River Mouth

    Outdoor Guides, South Africa · December 15, 2019

    The Best Things to do at Storms River Mouth

    The Most Unmissable Things to do in Plettenberg Bay

    Beach Guides, South Africa · December 8, 2019

    The Most Unmissable Things to do in Plettenberg Bay

    Unmissable Things to do in Natures Valley Tsitsikamma

    Beach Guides, South Africa · October 26, 2019

    Unmissable Things to do in Natures Valley Tsitsikamma

    7 Days in Cape Town: An Exciting Cape Town Itinerary

    Itineraries, South Africa · October 9, 2019

    7 Days in Cape Town: An Exciting Cape Town Itinerary

    The Best Things to do in Paternoster, South Africa

    Beach Guides, South Africa · September 28, 2019

    The Best Things to do in Paternoster, South Africa

    10 Useful Travel Tips for South Africa for First Timers

    South Africa, Tips & Inspo · September 1, 2019

    10 Useful Travel Tips for South Africa for First Timers

    What to do in Blyde River Canyon: Panorama Route

    Outdoor Guides, South Africa · August 27, 2018

    What to do in Blyde River Canyon: Panorama Route

    10 Best Small Towns in South Africa You Must Visit

    South Africa, Tips & Inspo · July 7, 2018

    10 Best Small Towns in South Africa You Must Visit

    5 Unmissable Garden Route Highlights

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    The Xianfo Buddha Temple is a spectacular Buddhist The Xianfo Buddha Temple is a spectacular Buddhist temple sporting sprawling grounds lined with thick forest, cute temples, and a massive courtyard where you’ll find a whopping 500 stone Ahrats (a perfected person). Each statue is completely unique, with different facial expressions and attire. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I’m completely in awe of this tranquil place and so grateful I got to share the experience with one of my dearest friends. A big shout out to you, Maruf, for tackling this epic day trip with me! 🙌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀📍 禪機山仙佛寺 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#taichungtravels #taiwanhiddengems #taiwangram ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#igerstaiwan #amazingtaiwan #taiwan_dream #nantoutravel #travelyam #poptour #nantouattractions #temples #nantougoodie #daytrips #taiwantravel #taiwan_tourism #taiwan_wheretogo #mytinyatlas #beautifulplacestogo
    The Bai Yang Temple of Heaven is a real hidden gem The Bai Yang Temple of Heaven is a real hidden gem in Taiwan! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀This gorgeous temple stands 54m tall, surpassing China’s Temple of Heaven by 16m, and is almost entirely constructed from copper. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The temple is simply breathtaking inside and out and a worthy stop if you’re exploring the outskirts of #taichung.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀📍 金陵山天壇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Opening hours:  9:00am - 16:30pm⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Remember to take off your shoes before entering the temple. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#templeofheaven #taiwantravel #beautifultaiwan #hiddengems #taichungtravels #taiwantemple #金陵山天壇 #photooftheday #temple #wowtoplay #bpintaiwan #viewtaiwan #popdaily #tw_wheretogo #taiwan_tourism #beautifulplaces #白陽聖廟 #一貫道祖師紀念館 #金陵山宗教藝術園區 #taichungattractions
    Completely blown away by this incredible Japanese Completely blown away by this incredible Japanese temple in the far-flung corners of Taichung. 🥰. 📍 禪機山仙佛寺  #taichung #templephotography #lotusflower #taichungtravels #taiwantemple #wowtoplay #beautifultaiwan #view_taiwan #taiwangram #taiwanview #taichungtrip #nantou #poptour台中 #bpintaiwan #travelyam #nantoutravel #taiwan_dream #台灣 #台灣景點  #南投景點 #仙佛寺 #禪機山仙佛寺  #網美景點
    Now that Taiwan’s cherry blossom season has draw Now that Taiwan’s cherry blossom season has drawn to an end, it’s time to visit one of the island’s most extraordinary landscapes - Laomei Green Reef! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀This gorgeous reef is located on Taiwan’s North Coast, and for a few fleeting weeks you’ll get to see it covered entirely in vibrant green algae! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Don't forget to check the tide schedule as you can only see the reef during low tide! For more tips, head to the blog (link in bio). 🙌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#laomeigreenreef #laomei #laomeicoast #newtaipeicity #beautifuldestinations #beautifultaiwan #taiwannature #rockformation #discovertaiwan
    Colorful Taipei 🌈😍⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#taipei #ximending #colorfulplaces #taiwantravels #discovertaiwan #colormakesmehappy
    Ximending is such a fantastic place to visit in Ta Ximending is such a fantastic place to visit in Taipei. Dozens of alleys jolt off from this massive shopping district filled with quirky cafes and some of the best #streetart in Taiwan.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#streetartdaily #streetartistry #streetartworldwide #streetartaddicted #colorfulplaces #ximending #colorfulart #taipeistreetart #ximen
    Visiting Cingjing Farm is so lovely this time of y Visiting Cingjing Farm is so lovely this time of year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀PS: If you’re wondering what to do in Cingjing, check out my new post, which covers ABSOLUTELY everything you need to plan an epic Qingjing itinerary. Link in bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#qingjingfarm #taiwantravel #beautifultaiwan #iseetaiwan #discover_taiwan #view_taiwan
    Cherry blossoms in bloom at Hsinchu Park! 💃 ⠀ Cherry blossoms in bloom at Hsinchu Park! 💃 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#cherryblossoms #spring #flowers #taiwan #worldcaptures #popdaily #amazingtaiwan #vscotravel #新竹公園 #麗池公園 #sakura #hsinchucity
    Alishan might be the most famous spot to catch the Alishan might be the most famous spot to catch the sunrise in Taiwan, but Hehuanshan is definitely a close contender! 🌄 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀This was taken at an altitude of more than 3000m!!! Pretty incredible, right? 📷 🥰⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀👉 Make sure you dress warmly, though, cause it gets damn cold up there! On my visit, it was -3 degrees!!! ❄️⛄️❄️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀PS: Find out how to get to Cingjing (the main gateway to Hehuanshan) on the blog! Link in bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#hehuanshan #hehuanmountain #nantou #taiwan #mountain #sunrise #sunrisechaser #taiwan_dream #viewtaiwan #beautyoftaiwan #taiwantravelmap #sunriselover #popdaily
    Just got horribly lost trying to find this lantern Just got horribly lost trying to find this lantern-strewn alleyway in #hsinchu 🙈, but it was totally worth the effort! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Isn’t this the cutest lane ever? 🥰⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The lanterns are up until 2/28 if you’re in town and want to check them out! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀📍Lane 137, Chengbei Street, North District, Hsinchu City, 300⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#lanterns #poptour #travelyam #amazingtaiwan #taiwantrip #taiwantravel #popdaily #igtaiwan #viewtaiwan #chinesenewyear #北星福德宮

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