Lucerne - Mt Titlis

When we boarded the Luzern-Engelberg Express train, we were filled with anticipation and hoped that the weather remain sunny. Along the way, we started to see dark clouds and that sort of dampen our spirits a little bit. Then the train went into the tunnel and minutes later when it emerged we saw bright and sunny blue skies! Instantly everyone on the train started to cheer and we were filled with excitement once again.

Lucerne - Chapel Bridge & Lion Monument

Lucerne is a charming city located in central Switzerland. It straddles across the Reuss river and is surrounded by snow capped mountains. The view is simply mesmerizing everywhere you are in the city. 

Taiwan Trip Day 6 : Ximending

The buffet breakfast provided by In House Hotel had a good mix of continental and Asian selection. After a filling breakfast, we proceed to explore Ximending. Ximending is a place that is vibrant and full of energy. We could feel the good vibes as we wandered in the area. There are a lot of shops around to browse and a lot of nice food to try.

Taiwan Trip Day 5 : Shida Night Market

We bid farewell to Kenting and made our way back to Taipei. We took the Kenting Express Shuttle Bus and the High Speed Rail back to Taipei. On the train, we had our lunch consisting of a bento set and a can of mocha. We bought these at a convenient store at the train station. The bento set tasted great considering that it was precooked food. The mocha provided a nice refreshing boost with an aromatic blend of chocolate and caffeine. 

Taiwan Trip Day 4 : Kenting National Park

The breakfast provided at the hotel was a simple affair. Instead of the usual buffet, each person is entitled to a set meal which include bread, bacon and coffee. Nevertheless it provided us with the necessary energy to kick start the day.

Taiwan Trip Day 3 : Kenting Beach and Night Market

Kenting is a popular destination in Taiwan for beach lovers. We took the high speed rail from Taipei station to Zuoying station and it took us about one and a half hours to reach Zuoying. This was re markedly fast considering the long distance which we covered. After that we boarded the Kenting Express Bus 9189 that brought us directly to Kenting in two hours.

Taiwan Trip Day 2 : Wulai

Wulai 烏來 is a small town to the south of Taipei. It is located in the mountainous region with nice scenic views. We took the metro to Xindian and from there it was a thirty minutes bus ride to the small town.

Taiwan Trip Day 1 : Ximending & Raohe Night Market

We checked into In House Hotel 薆悦酒店 at Ximending. The hotel is located about ten minutes walk from the metro. The decor of the hotel is modern and quite spacious. The room is illuminated with LED which provides a cozy atmosphere. The bathroom has a bathtub for soaking and a electronic toilet bowl that warms your butt when you sit on it.