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We are a gay travel and lifestyle blog highlighting off-the-radar places, experiences, and stories.

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  • Every October, Taipei hosts what is often described as the largest Pride event in Asia โ€” and it takes place in a country many people still underestimate.

Taiwan was the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, and Taipei Pride is more than a parade: itโ€™s a celebration, a political statement, and a reflection of how far LGBTQ+ visibility has come in the region.

In this video, we take you inside Taipei Pride, exploring the festival atmosphere, community stalls, and the incredible energy on the streets โ€” before heading out to experience a bit of Taipeiโ€™s queer nightlife after dark.

If youโ€™re curious about LGBTQ+ travel in Asia, Taipei remains one of the most open, welcoming, and easy places to start.

This video includes a brief reference to Ryuchell, who passed away in 2023. We honor their impact and legacy.

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  • This is the story of The Fabryk... in 3 minutes ๐Ÿ˜„

Weโ€™re Fabio and Ryan, the duo behind The Fabryk.

What started as a chance meeting in Berlin slowly turned into a bigger question:
What if we chose our life more intentionally?

Since 2022, weโ€™ve been traveling slowly, letting places shape us instead of rushing through them.
Not to collect countries.
Not to chase algorithms.
But to understand what it really means to build a life with no blueprint.

In this video, we share how The Fabryk was born, why we chose this path, and the struggles that come with it. This lifestyle isnโ€™t always easy. It comes with doubts, sacrifices, and a lot of learning. But it also comes with freedom, depth, and connection.

This video was made possible with the support of TESSAN, our trusted travel partner.
Weโ€™ve been using their travel adapter and charger on the road to keep our gear powered, organized, and simple โ€” especially while working and traveling full-time.

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://tessan.com/

Thank you for supporting brands that support independent creators.

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If youโ€™ve been here for a while, thank you.
If youโ€™re new, welcome.

LESS PLACES. MORE LIFE.

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  • These were our final days biking around Taiwan, and they were a mix of exhaustion, bad weather, big climbs, and some of the most beautiful coastal scenery of the entire trip.

We rode from Yuli toward Hualien, tackling steep mountain roads, long tunnels, and powerful winds as we crossed from Taiwanโ€™s interior back to the East Coast. Along the way, we followed the dramatic coastline, passed the Tropic of Cancer, and stopped in small towns like Fengbin and near Shitiping, where the weather forced us to slow down and adjust our plans.

Strong winds, rain, and rough sea conditions reminded us how unpredictable cycling in Taiwan can be, especially on the east coast. Flexibility became just as important as endurance during these final stretches. Despite the challenges, we pushed through our last kilometers and rolled into Hualien, marking the end of our long-distance bike journey around the island.

Over the course of less than three weeks, we biked ??? km around Taiwan, covering mountains, coastal roads, cities, and rural villages. It wasnโ€™t easy, but it became one of the most rewarding travel experiences weโ€™ve ever had.

If youโ€™re thinking about biking around Taiwan, this video gives you a real look at what the final days can feel like: tough, unpredictable, and incredibly memorable.


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And keep following our biking adventures around Taiwan:
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Watch Part 1 (Hsinchu) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlEFnHn_oq8
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Watch Part 2 (Baishatun) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ1pIhGqW8s
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Watch Part 3 (Taichung) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyisnZ0982A
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Watch Part 4 (Chiayi) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVf57NDwYbw
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Watch Part 5 (Tainan) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9isscl56rdY
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Watch Part 6 (Kaohsiung) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyLy1F6TvhU
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Watch Part 7 (Kenting) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyRz_-63gmE
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Watch Part 8 (East Rift Valley) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2QLeC4-UPg
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Watch Part 9 (Finale) here: https://youtu.be/watch?v=d9d0fLVbuuk

๐Ÿšต For our full guide to cycling around Taiwan (for non-professionals), check out:
https://thefabryk.com/blog/cycling-around-taiwan-guide

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Get Your Bikes: MathewBike (if you mention Fabio and Ryan sent you, you get 100TWD off your order) โ€” https://mathewbike.com/en/

๐Ÿ“ธ Follow our Taiwan adventures more in real-time: https://www.instagram.com/thefabryk/

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0:18 โ€“ Leaving Yuli for Our Final Rides
0:36 โ€“ The Hardest Climb of the Entire Trip
1:48 โ€“ Surviving a 2.6 km Tunnel
2:38 โ€“ Reaching the East Coast (and 7-Eleven Salvation)
3:10 โ€“ Crossing the Tropic of Cancer
3:50 โ€“ When the Weather Forces You to Stop
6:03 โ€“ Our Last Ride Toward Hualien
6:54 โ€“ Arriving in Hualien & End-of-Trip Feels
10:18 โ€“ How Far We Actually Biked Around Taiwan

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๐Ÿจ The amazing seaside hotel we took refuge in for two nights in Fengbin
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    We Thought Biking Around Taiwan Would Be Easy ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ (finale)

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