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Walk east from Taipei 101 for about 20 minutes and you reach the Xiangshan trailhead. That is the short answer. The longer one is that this 20-minute walk through the Xinyi district, followed by a 15-to-25-minute climb up stone steps, gives you two completely different readings of the same building: first from street level, standingContinue reading “How to Get from Taipei 101 to Elephant Mountain”

Choosing between the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe is one of the most common dilemmas for a first trip to Paris. Both are iconic, both offer city views, and both are easy to add to a Paris itinerary. But they are not the same kind of experience. The Eiffel Tower is the biggerContinue reading “Eiffel Tower vs. Arc de Triomphe”

Deciding whether the Tokyo Skytree is worth visiting depends on what kind of Tokyo experience you want. If you are looking for the highest observation deck in the city, sweeping skyline views, and an easy indoor activity that works in almost any season, the answer is yes. Tokyo Skytree is worth visiting, especially for first-timeContinue reading “Is the Tokyo Skytree Worth Visiting?”

Choosing the best time to visit Mount Fuji depends on what you want from the experience. Some travelers want the clearest views of the mountain, others want to climb it, and many simply want a beautiful day trip from Tokyo with lakes, shrines, viewpoints, and seasonal scenery. There is no single perfect month for everyContinue reading “Best Time to Visit Mount Fuji”

Powered by GetYourGuide The Sky Capsule costs 40,000 KRW for two people one way, the Beach Train costs 8,000 KRW per person, and a combined ticket bundling both starts at 65,000 KRW for two. All three run along Haeundae Blueline Park, the coastal stretch between Mipo Station near Haeundae Beach and Songjeong, and the practicalContinue reading “Busan Sky Capsule vs Beach Train: Which One Should You Ride?”