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MUKUMUGI VALLEY IS THE BEST SECRET OF HUALIEN

My main reason to visit Hualien last April is experience and witness this best little secret of Taiwan, Mukumugi Valley. This little valley is extra ordinary natural beauty place and part of my bucket list before I leave this world soon. WTH! Got bucket list some more? hehehehe I was a bit nervous when I read this place was closed due to typhoon damage. I thought I will never get to accomplish one of my list. Tried my luck and...phewwwww...I was lucky because it re open during my recent trip. Mukumugi is a remote place and this is a home for aboriginal tribe who is famous for its traditional knife works. The owner of the place I stayed in Hualien was amaze that I visited this place. Bet not many people know this place and even local like him also never been here. Assaaaaaaaa!!!! HOW TO GET TO MUKUMUGI? Mukumugi valley located in Tongmen Village which is about 20 km from Hualien City. It really a remote place.No public transport unless you rent a scooter or hire a c...

DISCOVER THE POWER OF FLOWERS FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN WITH MAMONDE

Recently, I was invited to launch preview by AmorePacific Malaysia of its latest brand Mamonde. Mamonde is a french word for 'My World'. AmorePacific is not new in beauty products to name some of very well known brand under the same wings are Laneige, Etude House, Innisfree and Sulhwasoo Mamonde is expecting to reach to our Malaysian shores in August 2016 with the opening of its beauty counter in Aeo Bandar Utama. Since Mamonde origin from South Korea, it has launched in U.S, China, Thailand and Malaysia. If I am not mistaken Malaysia is the second country they launhed after China. The event was like a fairy tales to me. We were walked to the ' Mamonde Garden ' full of blooming flowers. Flowers theme is synonyms to Mamonde since it product formulation use the flower science technologies and its floral properties.  One can imagine what is the scents of these products. I love the lovely scents of the flowers. I was told Mamonde's skincare is th...

SMOOTHEN FINE LINES AND DEHYDRATE SKIN WITH DOCLAB PREMIUM FACE AMPOULES

How many of you have heard about ampoule?  Ampoule contains highly concentrated active ingredients which easily penetrate into skin. Many thinks ampoule and serum is the same in fact both function is almost similar. Well they're not quite the same because the difference is the amout of active ingredients and the molecule size of the active ingredient and its size is smaller than in the serum. Conclusion is ampoules are more potent than serums! My skin condition was terrible when I just came from Taiwan trip. hehehehe...I tried to pack to minimal and end up with the only facial wash, toner and emulsion. No, moisturize or even eye gel. isk isk isk..my skin type is super dry too. So the result was that on the photo...super dry and rough skin. I was lucky to receive this sponsor from DocLab to try out Premium Face Ampoule which contains HA Hyaluronic Acid. Well..most of us know that HA Hyaluronic Acid helps to boost skin moisture and deep hydration. I was like Y...

LEARN HOW TO ORDER MEXICAN FOOD LIKE A PRO

Hola Amigos!!!! means 'Hello Friends'!!! ehem.. ehem...I am learning Spanish? Don't you think this is a common phrase to us? Let's learn about typical Mexican Food. I bet you can travel to Mexico and order food like a pro after read this post. Your friend will jaw drop to hear you order Mexican Food without even looking at the menu. kekekeke...Well.. Mexican food basically...  TORTILLAS Tortilla is usual in Mexicans menu since it can easily make with flour. Tortillas often served with meal as bread or used in typical dishes. eg. rolled and baked for enchiladas, fried for tacos or grilled for quesadillas. BEANS (FRIJOLES) Don't hate beans. Beans is a good source of protein. Most beans are commonly boiled and then fried as garnish. CHILIES Chilies are great for anti oxidant source. Ours in Asia mainly slim and small chilies which gives hot and spicy effect. Well..in North American Countries the Chilies main big and the bigger the chili the...

TIME FOR TAIWAN : THINGS TO DO IN TAIPEI

What will you do if you have 2 full days in Taipei? For natural lover, I would choose for natural trails. For shopaholic this place is also a heaven for people like you. For foodies lover....well...eat all you can ! Somehow, I end up booked myself at Tamsui area. Which is really a good place to stay and get all above I mentioned. Lucky me! Tamsui Tamsui is about 45 minutes MRT ride from Main Station. I stayed near by the sea and totally enjoyed the beautiful sunset there. I never miss the peaceful morning and evening walk by the sea there. While you in Tamsui don't forget to take ferry cross to Bali and visit the Fisherman's Wharf there.If you lazy to walk around , you can also ride on R26 bus  and this bus will take you to many town's main tourist sites. If you happen to be here during public holiday or weekend, this place will flocked by many local. You will never go hungry in Taiwan. Stroll around the old street in Tamsui to get great bargain of ...

TIME FOR TAIWAN : TRANSPORTATION AND THINGS TO DO IN HUALIEN

I just came back from Taiwan last Monday. I am still adjusting to the reality mode of life after a week long holiday. WTH! The worst part after a vacation. My flight landed in Taipei around 2:50pm and from there I took airport bus to the Taipei Main Station for my train to Hualien at 5:40pm. I reached Hualien around 8pm. Goshhh!!! my whole day gone. Anyway, its my choice. So I will stop my complaint here. kekeke How to get to Taipei Main Station from Taoyuan Airport? I took a Kuo Kuan Bus to Taipei Main Station which cost me NTD125. The journey around 1 hour. The bus is every 10 minutes so don't worry. Everything is very proper , systematic  and convenient in Taiwan. If you are not a bus type , you can take Cab but it will cost you around NTD900 - 1,200. Your choice! How to go to Hualien from Taipei? Tze-Chiang Limited Express is the fastest class. There are different types of Tze Chiang Limited Express, Taroko Express and Puyuma Express and these takes abo...

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