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Northern Lights in Sweden

| Watch Me Wander Europe | Going Undercover at Stockholm’s Viking Restaurant, AIFUR RESTAURANT & BAR, for a Night as a Pirate

2016-02-20

AIFUR RESTAURANT & BAR is located in Stockholm’s Old Town and named after a legendary Viking ship. It is Sweden’s only restaurant devoted entirely to traditional Viking cuisine. After 15 years of research into Viking culture, daily life, and food, the team has sought to recreate the Viking Age of 700–1100 as authentically as possible. If you ever visit Stockholm, Sweden, I highly recommend coming here to experience the Vikings’ lively atmosphere and culinary culture—and perhaps put Taiwan on their radar while you’re at it!

Northern Lights in Sweden

| European Travels on Foot | No Matter How Cold, We Had to See Three Nights of Spectacular Northern Lights in Abisko, Sweden

2016-02-18

Abisko National Park, located within the Arctic Circle in Sweden, is known for its stable weather and impressive odds: stay for three days, and you’ll see the Northern Lights on two of them. So of course, we had to spend three nights here! Even though we stayed in Abisko every night, the wide variety of activities meant that each night brought a completely different—and equally memorable—way to experience the Northern Lights.

Northern Lights in Sweden

| My European Travels | My Exhausting Adventures in Sweden’s Subzero World: A Polar Survival Guide to Snow Gear and Equipment

2016-02-05

This survival guide draws on my brief eight-day trip to Sweden, where I experienced everything from snowy conditions hovering around 0°C to FUCKING COLD subzero polar weather. I’ve put together what I learned about layering clothes, useful little items, and how batteries and other belongings behave strangely in extreme cold, for anyone heading somewhere snowy or polar. (These tips can even come in handy during winter in Taiwan now.)

Northern Lights in Sweden

EuroTrek | Turns Out Igloo Life Is No Joke: Spending a Night in a Snow Dome

2016-01-31

I never dreamed I’d end up in the Swedish Arctic, let alone spend the night inside a giant refrigerator... wait, no, an actual igloo! Yes, a classic domed snow hut—the kind where you half-expect to freeze to death, minus the fishing pole, surrounded by nothing but pure, pristine snow. Aren't these Inuit shelters supposed to be a Canada thing? I certainly never expected to find one here, but I ended up spending a truly unforgettable night tucked inside. Best of all, it became the magical spot where I saw the Northern Lights for the very first time!

Northern Lights in Sweden

| Watch Me Europe-Trot | Grab Your Bags and Go: Chasing the Northern Lights in Sweden’s Arctic Circle—with Just Ten Days to Plan! Yes, a DIY Trip Is Possible

2016-01-21

Before I decided on a whim to dash off to Sweden to see the Northern Lights, I was like most people: I thought it was a distant dream, had absolutely no idea where to begin planning, and assumed it would cost a fortune. It wasn’t until I actually set off that I realized the only thing holding me back had been myself. Whether a dream becomes reality can come down to one mysterious moment of decision. So I’ve put together the essential itinerary planning and budget for my independent trip to see the Northern Lights in Sweden and visit Stockholm. It’s been ages since I wrote this kind of post and packed every useful resource into one place. Everything I know is right here—now go plan your Northern Lights adventure!

| My European Adventures | An Aurora Out of Nowhere! Welcoming an Incredible 2016 in Sweden’s Arctic Circle

2016-01-18

In the space of ten frantic days, I booked accommodation and two flights and stocked up on gear that could withstand sub-zero temperatures. Other than the one thing I knew for sure—“head into the Arctic Circle to see the aurora”—I set off once again on my European adventure with luggage packed for 12 days and absolutely no itinerary. Countless unforgettable surprises from the journey, distilled into a few short phrases. This isn’t a Sweden travel guide: you won’t find directions or a breakdown of how much I spent. This is simply a record of the moments that moved me most deeply along the way.

85 Days in Europe — Itinerary

| Follow My European Footsteps | Europe, Here We Go—But Stay Alert! European Travel Safety Tips and How to Make It Home in One Piece++

2015-07-11

I spent 85 consecutive days traveling around Europe and was lucky enough to return home safe and sound. Besides leaving things to fate, what mattered most was reading plenty of relevant information beforehand. Knowing what situations to watch out for helped me stay alert—and even take extra precautions before departure to avoid some predictable dangers. I’ve organized my European travel safety stories into three sections: scams, theft and robbery, and my personal defense strategies. Read this carefully compiled guide from start to finish and stay safe!

85 Days in Europe — France

| Check Out My Europe-Trotting Legs | France: Not Quite What You Imagined?

2013-02-24

After a brief half-day tour of Hanoi, Vietnam—a former French colony—it’s finally time for the main event: the European leg of my journey! First stop: France itself, a country with an undeniable connection to Vietnam (?!) and one of the nineteenth century’s great imperial bullies, powerful enough to decide the fate of other nations (drops pen! …drops mouse!). But as I researched the trip and cross-checked opinions from all sides, a pattern slowly emerged: “People who haven’t been to France fantasize about its romance and beauty; people who have been complain about its chaos and decay.” Sigh…this two-faced personality is so obviously Gemini (as a Gemini myself, I bow deeply in apology)! Still, Grandpa’s glasses are so dirty he mistakes his wife for his mother: you can’t believe everything until you’ve seen it with your own eyes, and you can’t judge the whole country by prejudice alone. This European adventure shattered many of my preconceived notions, and France was only the beginning. So how different is your France from mine?

85 Days in Europe — Itinerary

| Check Out My Europe-Trotting Legs | How to Plan for a Three-Month Trip: All My Secrets Revealed

2013-02-03

Traveling nonstop for 85 days across 16 countries is, after all, a pretty massive undertaking. The first time you do something like this, you’re bound to panic a little (blush). When people heard about the trip, they often asked: Did you plan the entire itinerary before you left? How do you even organize a trip that long? Creya here! Of course I can tell you—I’m holding nothing back. Today, I’m revealing all my secrets. Secret Wan! A good guidebook will take you straight to heaven. Secret Too! Worship the almighty Google three times a day, with every meal. Secret Tree! See the world through the square box—you can stay home and still know what’s happening everywhere. Secret Fore! Taiwan’s secret files. Secret Fife! Roam the world freely—the unexpected surprises are what make travel meaningful. Here’s a little of what I’ve learned from planning my own itineraries, for your reference. These so-called secrets are hilariously useless, aren’t they?! But I’ve poured my heart, soul, and treasure trove of fun places into sharing them with you—now go plan your trip!

| Check Out My Europe-Bound Legs | Hanoi, Vietnam, Made Me Cry Out, “Taiwanese Drivers, You’ve Been Totally Outclassed”

2013-01-31

Thanks to Vietnam Airlines’ “Making the Dream of Europe-Bound Legs Less Difficult” campaign, I had the chance to enjoy a free whirlwind tour of downtown Hanoi for a few hours during my layover en route to Europe—and broaden this islander’s horizons while I was at it. I used to think Taiwanese people had to be the world’s undisputed masters of traffic. Every one of us could weave effortlessly through a sea of vehicles while casually picking our nose, and if you could cross the street in Taiwan, you could do it anywhere. But the moment I set foot in Hanoi, Vietnam, I immediately felt an overwhelming aura of road-going prowess that put us all to shame. When visiting Hanoi, protecting your life matters more than protecting your wallet. Don’t worry too much about your money being stolen—but you should definitely get plenty of accident insurance!

| Check Out My Europe-Bound Legs | Vietnam Airlines Makes the Dream of Traveling Europe Easier

2013-01-20

I soared 30,000 feet into the sky, bound for Paris, 9.8 million metres from Taiwan. The long 15-hour flight was an unavoidable prelude to an incredible journey, giving my anticipation time to ferment into a uniquely sweet-and-sour flavour. Like apple cider vinegar, the restless wait mingled with my eagerness for new adventures, brewing up a certain kind of travel romance. And the delightfully friendly Vietnam Airlines fare was just... ta-da! Less than NT$30,000! Vietnam Airlines is still the top choice for anyone with plenty of time but not much money who also fancies a quick peek at a Vietnamese city along the way~

85 Days in Europe — Itinerary

| Check Out My Europe-Trekking Legs | 85 Days, One Young Woman, and a Crazy Journey Through 16 European Countries

2013-01-13

“85 days, one young woman, NT$200,000, and a crazy journey through 16 European countries.” But first, I must solemnly warn you: this 85-day, 16-country tour of Europe is a madwoman’s itinerary, and it certainly isn’t for everyone. Unless you have sturdy legs that don’t mind being yanked out like radishes, wake up every day thrilled to find yourself on different soil, or possess that foolish “if we don’t go crazy now, we’ll be old before we know it” spirit, the whole experience will become utterly dull—if not downright agonizing. Those three months in Europe now feel like a fleeting dream. I drifted through 16 countries so quickly, it was almost an out-of-body experience. I open my eyes… and now I’m back in Taipei. Some people say, “The dream is over. Time to face reality at last, huh?” I say: My dream came true!

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