Serving as the backyard to many Penangites, the Penang Botanic Gardens is favored as one thinks of an outdoor recreational venue to sweat. Even before the first ray breaks the day, city folks are flocking around this sanctuary, gearing up for hike. Trekking trails aplenty are branching out from the Botanic Gardens. As morning light sneaks through the forest's canopy, these hikers return, drenching in sweat and wearing smiles on their faces. Serves as green lung to metropolitans, indulgence in al…

Claimed as Taiwan's natural heritage, Yehliu Geopark is a little gem that sits 15 km from Keelung harbor in northern Formosa. Featuring a dynamic limestone rock evolution, Yehliu is a scenic natural area that simply take your breath away!As detailed in our Yehliu Geopark Adventure - Part 1, the blend of weathering, earth movement and sea erosion had resulted a majestic landscape of Yehliu, creating the rocks of unique shapes and amazing formations namely honeycomb, candlestick, ginger, pot hole …

Hidden behind a prosperous fishing village, the cape of Yehliu (野柳) is home to fascinating rock formations, extraordinary terrain and rich ecological resources. Lies between Jinshan and Wanli in northern coast of Taiwan, Yehliu Geopark stretches about 1700 meter into the ocean, holding abreast a land between 50-200 meters. Regardless you are a geologist or a lay person, Yehliu Geopark is a must-see wild nature in northern Taiwan!Study explains that the rise of Yehliu promontory is resulted from …

Big guitar and big name resort, the Hard Rock Hotel had expanded its wing in Asia. This time gets even closer to Equator. Located at the northern coastal town of Batu Ferringhi, Hard Rock Hotel is one of the latest hotels on Penang island aside from Eastin Hotel that sits on the opposite end of the island. Serving the tropical fans, Hard Rock Hotel in Penang is the #3 in South East Asia, after Bali and Pattaya. And what is the similarity of them all? Touristy beaches, beaches and beaches!Featuri…