Taiwan trip in June 2010

After a few weeks of sourcing and planning, I have drafted out the programme to Taiwan in June 2010.

The focus will still be shopping and eating and not so much on visiting various scenery in Taiwan. Though I use the word Taiwan, we only visiting Taipei and Kaohsiung. Will leave the rest of Taiwan to future package tour.

Added Kaohsiung as I feel that it maybe too long to stay 9 days in Taipei itself. Will be using the Taiwan High Speed Railway from Taipei to Kaohsiung (高铁). Pretty excited over it though it is nothing new. Will reserve the tickets online prior to leaving for Taipei. Will visit a few night markets in both cities and try out as many local food as possible. I have already identified a few books to buy from the trip. Instead of staying in a typical hotel, we have opted for boutique hotel. It comes with a modern and cosy feel, facilities and stay. Another thing that we want to try is to light up and release the 孔明灯 （sky lantern). This is definitely pretty new to us and not available here. :-)

Coincidentally, my colleague PK, is also going back to visit his family and friends during the same period. Will meet up with him in Taipei, properly his 老家 (hometown) in 金山 （Jinshan). :-) Hope that we will not inconvenience him too much.

My daughter requested to have her own luggage for the trip. We are sourcing a practical and nice one for her. She enjoys pulling it along. But I am sure we will be the one taking care of it for her throughout the trip :-( The weather is going to be warm and we will have a lighter luggage. Warm clothing take up much space. Most importantly is not to rush at every point of visit. It can be very tiring and make it less enjoyable.