We went in the autumn, and Sibiu, Brasov, and also Sinaia were almost breathtakingly beautiful, thanks to colorful leaves, mountains, the wild forests, and the castles. It's also quite an affordable destination, and everyone was kind to us. It far exceeded my expectations.
Highly recommended. Taipei has so much to offer: You can hike at Elephant Mountain for the most gorgeous view of the city, ride a gondola at Maokong, shop in the trendy Ximending neighborhood, and relax in the hot springs in Beitou. Then there are the outskirts of Taipei like Yehliu, Shifen, and Jiufen. All of these places are so full of natural beauty. The Taiwanese people I encountered were easily some of the nicest, kindest, and most helpful. Once there, you're met with incredible views, food, people, and activities.
Then I visited a little surf town called Montanita. It wasn't even on my radar, but it was there that I had the most amazing week of surfing, drinking, eating the freshest food I've ever had, and relaxing on the beach.
Do yourself a favor and carve out some time to explore mainland Ecuador. It exceeded all expectations! Photo By Young.
