hiking – Lena Morris

Abandoned Factories in Longdong

Posted on May 14, 2016March 8, 2018 by therootless in Asia, Taiwan

An abandoned factory off the shores of Longdong surprised us with an urban exploration wonderland, as we roamed the eerie premise.

The Ultimate Guide to Taroko Gorge

Posted on March 28, 2016March 8, 2018 by therootless in Asia, Budget Traveler, Taiwan

All the information out there about visiting the Taroko National Park can be quite confusing - especially because of the language barrier. Here's everything you need to know about visiting one of the most beautiful places in Taiwan.

The Taroko Gorge Escape

Posted on March 22, 2016March 8, 2018 by therootless in Asia, Taiwan

Behind the breathtaking cliffs of Taroko National Park sits a stone church with a lot of romantic history, while we tread untrodden tracks at the Zhuilu Old Trail.

Allowing Myself to be Unemployed

Posted on February 26, 2016October 28, 2016 by therootless in Budget Traveler

For the first time in 8 years, I'm allowing myself to be unemployed. See why I've chosen to drop a stable full-time job and salary for an adventure.