Taichung, Taiwan!

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First of all, I'm sorry for not updating my blog recently. Just so you know, I blog every once a week. I may be late but I usually compensate. Let's get started then!

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I was in Taiwan last month and I've posted about my trip to Tao Yuan. Have you seen it yet? No? Then please do :)  This blog post will be about my trip in Taichung. Just so you know, I was in Taiwan for a work trip but nevertheless I made some effort to make it an enjoyable one. I hopped on a bullet train from Tao Yuan to Taichung which is approximately a 45 minutes ride. No no no, you can't really feel the G force but it is fast that's for sure! Also, the food they serve in here, TASTYLICIOUS. The train ride cost RM35 (USD 10).

I'm very very very active in Youtube, that includes making my own videos too. So, I did a video of my trip in Taichung just like I did with Tao Yuan. So here's the video! Be sure to check it out and subscribe to my channel too!

I met up with a guy called Andy. He looked snobbish at first but damn we got along very very well and he's the best buddy I have in Taiwan. Yea, we still keep in close touch. Taiwanese loves coffee as much as they love "Boba" / bubble tea. Andy brought me to an awesome coffee house, Jim Studio. This coffee house is famously known for the owner's speciality which he can draw a portrait of basically ANYONE on a cup of coffee. Sat down with Jim, had a little chat and yes, he knows Sabah as he went to Sabah to conquer Mount Kinabalu before.

You know what else is famous in Taiwan? Scooters! Also known as mopeds. Probably it is a convenient way to navigate. Another reason is because the price of petrol or gasoline in Taiwan is utterly expensive. Here are some pictures of girls on scooters. Oh! Also, one with a dog too! That's right, a dog on a scooter. How adorable :) 

I didn't really get to go sightseeing as my schedules were very tight. However, I did took a stroll along the streets somewhere near to my hotel. I was staying in a famous chain hotel in Taiwan called the Holiday Inn. Wherever you go in Taiwan, Holiday Inn is in every district/states. I highly recommend this hotel because their hospitality, facilities, cleanliness. and services are off the charts! 10/10 indeed. Mind you, it is a hotel, not a resort.

Ooops, this was the one in Tao Yuan. Didn't get to take a picture of the one in Taichung :/

Not forgetting about the tea. I love Taiwanese tea! They're delicious and full of taste. Genuine Taiwanese tea will definitely stimulate your taste buds. Besides brewed tea, I got to taste the Oolong Tea in a bottle I got from a vending machine. A gulp is all I need for ultimate freshness. in Taiwan and Biji Pinang in Malaysia. 

Last but not least, Betel nuts. Have you heard of it? It is known as Pinang Xi Shi (槟榔西施) in Taiwan and Biji Pinang in Malaysia. Some called it as the Taiwan Bubble Gum. If you're driving in Taiwan, you'll notice that there are huts by the roadside illuminated with colourful lights and is taken care by gorgeous and sexy dressed girls. Fear or shock not as it is famous in Taiwan. Drivers would drop by to get Betel nuts or cigarettes from the huts. If you're looking for a chance to get down and dirty with the girls, you'll have to negotiate. Well, here's a documentary someone did on Youtube about Betel Nuts in Taiwan. It is thorough and well explained especially about the history of Betel Nuts. Taiwan Chewing Gum (Betel Nuts) Documentary.

I went to a famous night market in Taichung but I was too exhausted for anything. As for me, I would definitely find my way back to Taiwan to have a proper stay and vacation. I love the culture and people there. Loyal, respectful, disciplines, and hard working. The only thing I don't like is the fact that I'm not staying there which I wish I could. I'll probably go back to Taiwan by end of this year hopefully.

I hope you enjoy this post, let me know what you think about Taiwan in the comment section below. Also, let me know what you're looking forward to see me post in my blog. Don't forget to check out my Youtube channel and subscribe. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook too! 

Thank you so much for supporting, as always, be nasty stay happy! Much love, Nath,

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Scooter-ing in Karon!

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The final part of my Phuket's trilogy is finally done! You can check out the other two parts of the trilogy here, Beach-ing in Patong (part 1) and Scooter-ing in Patong (part 2). If you're new to my blog, just so you know, I publish new post once or twice a week. So be sure to subscribe to our newsletter!

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In 2013, Steph and I went to Phuket, Thailand for the second time. The sea, sun and sand are reasons we fell in love with Phuket so much. All the pictures in this post were taken using Samsung Note 3 and Samsung Galaxy S4 as we decided to travel light :)

Instead of staying in Patong, we stayed in Karon which is approximately 15-20 minutes scooter ride uphill from Patong. As usual, Agoda.com hooked us up to the amazing Secret Cliff Resort & Restaurant Phuket! Look no further as they have sea view jacuzzi suites, swimming pool, spa and more! We have to rate them a 10/10. Check out their website for more pictures and offers!

They have a restaurant and bar as well as a "hut" bar called Coco Pizza. If you're craving for some italian styled pizzas and cheeses, head on to Coco Pizza! 

If you're planning on renting a scooter, Secret Cliff Resort provides rental services. It's much safer too in terms of security deposits. You'll have to hand in your passport as a security deposit. Personally, I think it's much safer to leave my passport with the hotel instead of handing it over to an outsider. Also, yes, we went to Jungceylon again! :)

Karon beach is a 15 minutes scooter ride downhill from Secret Cliff Resort and probably 30 minutes away from Patong. If you're looking for a less populated beach, Karon or Kata beach is the place to be. The sand on Karon beach is unique because it makes a squeaking sound each time you take a footstep. Seriously! Also, be sure to bring along your national driving license along as you might face a roadblock just like we did. Luckily, I brought my license with me. 

There'll be a lot of activities offered by vendors on the beach such as, jet skiing, para sailing, banana boat and more. I tried out the para sailing and it was fun! Steph bailed out last minute due to her fear of heights :/

Psssttt! Avoid taking Tuk Tuks as their charges will rip you off. We paid 300 baht a day for our scooter. A Tuk Tuk would charge you at least 200 baht per ride! You do the math. Correct me if I'm wrong but this was purely based on our experience.

Karon is a small and peaceful town where you'll see lesser cars and population. So what's in Karon? KARON PLAZA! This is the right place for shoppers. Here, your bargain skills should be put to test if you know what I mean. 

There are tons of other stuffs in Karon too, restaurants, massage parlours, tattoo parlours, hotels, convenience store, currency exchange booths, markets and more. Be sure to get yourself a raincoat just in case if it rains. Raincoats are available in every 7-eleven or other convenience store.

Last but not least, we made time to go to the busy and bustling Patong! We visited the Patong Otop Shopping Paradise! You'll find yourself surrounded by "hut" bars while shopping your way through Patong Otop. You'll find a shop filled with HELLO KITTY'S merchandises, reggae/rasta's accessories shop as well as Hard Rock Cafe! 

I've finally reached the end of my Phuket's trilogy. I thank you so much for supporting and visiting my blog! I'll be uploading a new Youtube video and a blog post next week so stay tuned for more! Do follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletter and Youtube channel too!

As always, be nasty stay happy! :)

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