Hi there! In this week's episode of Let's Go we are talking about some of the differences you might notice when travelling in the Philippines compared Taiwan. Maryanne explains her take on why people in the Philippines often seem so cheerful, and we get talking about a topic close to her heart: delicious food! Hope you enjoy this week's episode.

Hi there, I'm your host Amber Hatfield and in this episode of Let's Go, I talk with a native of the Philippines, Rti's very own Maryanne Sioco, about the country she grew up in. I also share my own personal stories of trips to the Philippines during my time living in Taiwan, including travelling in Palawan and diving with sharks in a tiny island on the northern tip of Cebu.

In this week's episode of Let's Go, Herel tells us about her accommodation, her experience at South Korena skincare clinic, and loads more. 

Join us this week on Let's Go as Herel shares her exciting adventures in South Korea! Tune in to learn about her stay, her rejuvenating visit to a South Korean skincare clinic, and much more. 

In this week's episode of Let's Go we are talking South Korea! The average flight time from Taipei to South Korea's capital city of Seoul is only about two and a half hours, making it a perfect destination for a weekend trip. Today I chat to Herel Hughes, an American woman living in Taiwan, about travelling to South Korea and some of the similarities and differences between the two countries. 

In today's special episode of Let's Go we talk about places you can travel to that are close to Taiwan. Michelle Chiang loves to travel, and she takes us on her journey to Thailand. A flight from Taipei to Bangkok is under 4 hours, so it's a wonderful option for a short getaway from Taiwan. Michelle tells me all about attending her friends' weddings in Thailand, a liveaboard diving trip in the Similan Islands, and all the yummy Thai food she likes! 

Welcome back to Let's Go! In today's episode Mountain Sasa shares some memorable hiking moments, how hiking has impacted her everyday life, and her future goals and plans.

You can find Sasa on Instagram at mountain_sasa and on Facebook at 沙沙在山上 Mountain Sasa. 

In today's episode, I was lucky enough to talk to Sasa, a Malaysian woman living and working in Taiwan who is hiking her way through Taiwan's 100 highest peaks (百岳). This is the first of a two-part interview where Sasa shares how she first got into hiking from being a complete beginner, how she chooses her hikes, mountain safety and so much more. Let's go!

You can check out Sasa's instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/mountain_sasa/

In today's episode I talk with Ferdinand, a German expat living in Taiwan's Kinmen Islands. Ferdinand shares his knowledge about Kinmen's history and some lesser known facts about the islands in this interesting episode. Come and join us to find out where you can visit to learn about Kinmen's history. 

Have you tried SUP before? This is your host Amber, and in this episode of Let's Go I'm letting you guys in on my first time properly trying stand up paddleboarding, also known as SUP. The sport has become pretty popular in Taiwan, and I tried it in Hualien over the Lunar New Year. Did I fall in? Let's Go and listen to the episode to find out!

Hi, I'm you host Amber. The 35th edition of the Taiwan Lantern Festival is being held in Tainan City this year, coinciding with the city's 400th anniversary. I had the pleasure of visiting Tainan and attending the sparkling lantern festival this time around and in today's episode I'm going to share all the details with you. Let's Go!