2020 Singapore, Australia, New Zealand & Taiwan

In early 2020, I take an ambitious trip to visit Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan. You can read the entire blog, or skip to my wrap up of the trip at the end here.

Cathedral Cove

ByTravelling Minion September 7, 2020 1 Comment
Christchurch to Auckland At the ungodly hour of 4 AM, Gimpy and I set out in the dark towards Christchurch Airport. We needed to do an early morning car drop off, then catch the shuttle to the terminal, before flying to Auckland and driving to Cathedral Cove. After arriving at the terminal, making it through security was a breeze. (There seems to be little security when it comes to domestic...

Auckland

ByTravelling Minion September 16, 2020 0 Comments
After checking out of our AirBnB, Gimpy and I set off for Auckland. The drive along the west coast of the peninsula in the morning is pretty and served as a great way to spend a New Zealand morning. The drive to Auckland takes two hours and soon enough we were pulling into the garage of our Auckland AirBnB. After taking some time to settle in and get our bearings, Gimpy and I decide to take a...

Transit to Taiwan

ByTravelling Minion September 20, 2020 0 Comments
Perth We start off where I left off from the previous post. After parting ways with Gimpy in Auckland, I end up in Perth where I spend the night (At the airport) before taking multiple flights to Taiwan the next day. My Singapore flight is scheduled to leave at 6:30 am and so security opened at around 3:30 am. SilverKris Lounge (Perth) After clearing security, my first stop is the SilverKris...

Taipei

ByTravelling Minion October 8, 2020 0 Comments
Niu Tien Beef Noodles After having a really great nights rest, I slowly get myself ready for the day ahead. My first stop, given the time I eventually leave my hotel is Niu Tien Beef Noodles. This is a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand rated restaurant and very close to my hotel. So this is to be my first proper meal in Taiwan. Upon entering the store, the friendly wait staff seated me and got me an...

Last day in Taiwan before heading home!

ByTravelling Minion October 22, 2020 1 Comment
National Palace Museum Today is my last full day in Taiwan. After waking up to a downpour and adjusting my activities to more indoor ones, the main stop for today is the National Palace Museum. After picking up a few snacks for breakfast at the Family Mart across the street from my hotel. I then hop on a bus for the half hour ride to the Museum. Upon arriving, I see that the palace grounds are...

Reflecting on New Zealand – Gimpy

ByTravelling Minion November 20, 2020 0 Comments
Like with other longish trips, I try to ask a travel buddy or two to share their thoughts. I sent Gimpy a list of questions so she could share her impressions about New Zealand with us! (Some edits made for correctness) If you're interested in reading through the whole trip from beginning to end, please click here. Top 3 Highlights Highlight #1: The Area around Twizel One of my favourite spots...