Yogyakarta is a fabulous city to stay in. Its got lots to see, palaces, markets, and world famous temples a day trip away.
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Relaxing Around Ubud
Walking round Ubud it is easy to spends days doing very little. It is full of craft shops and galleries and the coffee comes with multiple types of brown sugar – bliss.
On to Bali, a Week in Ubud
We flew from Yogyakarta in Java to Denpasar in Bali and were surprised by how different from each other they are. Continue reading
Finally we Arrive Back in Taipei
Arriving back in Taipei it was time for a change of style. Our hotel for the night was hidden away and reached by a lift inside a supermarket and dinner was Mcdonalds.
Coast and Mountains Round Taiwan
Now we had to spend lots of time on the coach travelling along the coast and into the mountains to see the most famous views in the country.
More Time in Scenic Taiwan
Next day we travelled to Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s second city.
Taiwan, the Beautiful Island
Taiwan is China only nicer. Everyone is friendly and its very clean but they are still Chinese as Taiwan is not officially recognised as a country.
A Day Trip to Nara
Nara is a great day trip from Kyoto. Its only an hours journey on the efficient Japanese trains.
Kyoto, Forests and Temples
From Hiroshima to Kyoto is 269 km and exactly half way is Himeji, famous for its spectacular white castle.
The Top of Miyajima by Train and Cable Car
Just an hours journey from Hiroshima is Miyajima Island, the sacred island where God dwells.