Welcome to our site! In this blog you’ll find logs of our adventures to escape the humdrum office life. You’ll see us go on travels, scuba dives, hiking, and cycling.
We’re a couple of travelers who work in offices during the weekdays and on the weekend, go on out and “claim back our life”. Here we log our different experiences be it over land, sea, and air. Aside from reading stories of our adventures, expect to see here itineraries, things to watch out, where to stay, what to pack, and other practicalities.
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November Stargazing: Shooting Milky Way with GoPro13; Orion is back in the skies!
Taipei’s frustrating light pollution pushes stargazers like me to explore Taiwan’s darker skies. November targets include the returning Orion constellation with M42 and Horsehead Nebula, plus Andromeda Galaxy and Triangulum Galaxy. From Bortle 4 sites in Xitou to Bortle 5 in Daxi, escaping the city reveals stunning deep-sky objects worth the journey.
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Walking Tour: Wulai Waterfall, Yun Hsien Resort and Wulai Old Street in November
Discover Wulai 烏來, the mountain town near Taipei that stole my heart. This guide covers reaching the stunning waterfall, taking the cable car to Yun Hsien Resort, soaking in riverside hot springs, and savoring local delicacies on Old Street. If you’re wondering what to do in Wulai, you’re in the right place!
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Forest Escape: 3D2N in Xitou (溪頭) and Sun Link Sea (杉林溪), Nantou
Planning a trip to Xitou and Shanlinxi? Whether it’s your first time in Taiwan or your nth visit, these accessible mountain forests offer the perfect escape from city life. From forest trails and waterfall hikes to autumn foliage and stargazing, this guide covers everything you need to know for a weekend in Nantou!
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Cycling in Taiwan: Bikepacking on e-Bike!
Curious about e-bike bikepacking for stargazing? I tested the limits by hauling my ‘scope 50km to a riverside campsite for a weekend under the stars. From weight distribution mishaps to cold nights and headwind battles, here’s my honest experience combining cycling with astronomy—and whether it’s worth trying yourself.
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October Stargazing: Comet Hunting!
October brought two rare comets—C/2025 A6 Lemmon and C/2025 R2 SWAN at their closest approach to Earth. I chased them from Hemeishan’s trails before sunset and Sun Moon Lake’s shores before the marathon. These cosmic visitors won’t return for 600–1,300 years. Didn’t catch them? Join me in this misery!
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Tech Diving in Anilao, Batangas: Mainit Bubble
Another weekend dive in Anilao! An action-packed Sunday: a tech dive near a volcanic activity, two rec dives in Twin Rocks and the Cathedral and a night dive at Anilao Pier.
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September 2025 Stargazing: Sculptor and Cetus
Tired of Taipei’s light pollution? My colleague went to Lalashan in Taoyuan – a fantastic alternative to Hehuanshan with pristine Bortle 4 skies. Plus, a game-changing real-time workflow to discover deep sky objects spontaneously on the spot. We explored Sculptor and Cetus constellation!
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Summer Hiking in Taiwan: Sawtooth Ridge (鋸齒) and Taipei Skyline Trail (台北天際線) Section 1A
September’s still pretty hot, but if you’re itching to get outside, try Sawtooth Ridge – a 7km rocky trail from Banpingshan to Teapot Mountain – or hit up Taipei Skyline Trail Section 1A from Xindian to Maokong for awesome city views. Just pack tons of water and maybe wait for cooler weather!
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Cycling in Taiwan: Chill ride from Xindian (新店) to Coffee a Taste of Helen (海倫咖啡)
In this article, we’ll detail a cycling in country of Taiwan from Xindian (新店) to Coffee a Taste of Helen (海倫咖啡) along Beiyi Highway (北宜公路).
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Stargazing in Taitung, Taiwan: Blood Moon Eclipse 2025
Discover various methods to experience the next lunar eclipse: naked-eye viewing from dark locations, action camera, DSLR setups with telephoto lenses, or smart telescopes like Seestar. Click this post to see what we captured in this celestial event!
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