Ludao, a small volcanic island off the south east coast of Taiwan, has managed to snuggle up in my list of favorite places visited.  Commonly known as Green Island of Taiwan, Ludao is a hidden paradise presenting mind blowing snorkeling and scuba diving locations,   a lighthouse, a saltwater hot spring and a deer park. There are hiking trails as well, through lush green hills, leading to pavilions at varied elevations to witness the blue Pacific Ocean. The island can be reached either by flight or by ferry service from Taitung . Because of it's remote nature, reaching Ludao is not very easy. It was a long journey from Nangang district in Taipei to Taitung, in the south of Taiwan. We took the ferry from Taitung and reached Nanliao harbor  of Ludao at around 3:30 pm  on 13th October, 2019. The once-a-day flight from Taitung remains in air only for 15 minutes, but tickets are limited. The ferry service is more frequent and good, ho...