New Blog Launch: The Escape Life

Hi guys!

I want to start off by thanking everyone who read my blog posts and connected with me through my travel experiences. I have not put the time and energy into this blog that I should have. Part of that was due to leaving Taiwan after my exchange program ended, but mainly because I needed to get my life in order after coming back home.

I’m making traveling and my happiness a priority again, so I’ve launched my new blog, The Escape Life. On The Escape Life, I will continue recommending my favorite things about Taiwan but it will be so much more than that. I will be talking about all my travel experiences as well as how I support my lifestyle.

I wouldn’t have known how much I enjoyed writing & sharing my experiences online, if I didn’t start this blog. Because of this blog, I found support and affirmation for what I love to do. So thank you.

If you are interested in learning more about what Run The City should’ve been, please check out The Escape Life.

Guting Riverside Park

If you are looking to take a calm, scenic stroll in the park, Guting Riverside Park (古亭河濱公園) is definitely one of the best parks in Taipei. Unlike Da An Park (大安公園), Guting Riverside Park is very long. There is even a bike trail that runs along the river all the way to Tamshui (淡水). Don’t worry if you don’t have a bicycle, you can rent a YouBike or rent a bicycle from the shop near 永福橋.

Along the trail, you won’t see as many trees as Da An Park; however, you will be able to see lots and lots of beautiful, vibrant flowers decoratively placed. I’ll post some pictures below for you to check out. They also have basketball courts, which get pretty crowded at night. As far as I know, the trail is very flat. There should be no problems for people who can’t overexert themselves. The park connects to the Taipei City’s Hakka Cultural Park (sort of), where you can stop by to learn about Hakka people. There’s also an old water pump you can play with. If you visit around Christmas time, Taipei City’s Hakka Cultural Park will be decorated with lights.

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Hope this post was helpful! Let me know if you stop by Guting Riverside Park!