Sarah Gallo, also known as The Five Foot Traveler, has been to over half of the world’s countries. Here, she recounts a three-day whirlwind road trip through western and central Taiwan – and takes us along for the ride.

The News Lens
Date: 2018/08/07
By: Sarah Gallo

Photo Credit: Sarah Gallo

After far too long in the fascinating yet claustrophobic confines of Hong Kong, Erik (my travel partner) and I were thrilled to be on our way to Taiwan – my first time to the island. Before heading north to Taipei, we decided to do a quick three-day road trip through central and southern Taiwan, beginning in Taichung, to get a better feel for the country. After shopping around, we found an older car, but it drove well and had working air conditioning – which we quickly found out was an absolute must! Shortly after stepping off the plane in Taichung, we were on our way to one of Taiwan’s highlights: the gorgeous Sun Moon Lake.
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