Like any season, winter in Taiwan comes with some ups and downs. The winter weather in Taipei and the north of Taiwan is not ideal, but it’s the perfect time to soak in Taiwan’s incredible array of thermal hot springs. In the tropical south, however, it can still be warm enough to go to the …
Step foot in Ximending (西門町) and you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve been teleported to Japan. That’s why people call Ximending the “Shinjuku of Taipei.” Ximen is a daytime and evening pedestrian shopping area (perfect for buying Taiwan souvenirs!) with a high concentration of hip, funky, and outright weird things goin’ on (think maid …
Every city in Taiwan has its own night markets, and Taichung is no exception. The star of Taichung’s night markets is Fengchia Night Market, one of the country’s largest and most famous night markets, and one of the most popular things to do in Taichung. In my quest to visit every major night market in …
Keelung Night Market (also called Miaokou Night Market) is one of the most famous night markets in Taiwan and by far the most popular of Keelung’s attractions. Many visitors, including myself, say it is their favorite night market in the whole country. Even Anthony Bourdain ate here when he visited Taiwan in 2013! It’s easy …
In recent years, travel passes have become a big thing around the world, and Taipei is no exception. Besides choosing where to stay in Taipei, travelers to Taiwan now have to decide whether they should get the Taipei Fun Pass while planning their trip. There are actually a few pass choices, with the most popular …
Tamsui (淡水 or Danshui) is one of the most popular day trips from Taipei. This coastal district of New Taipei City packs in a lot – historical attractions, a breezy riverside promenade and port, impressive temples, unique foods, cycling paths, cherry blossom viewing, beaches, and unbeatable sunsets. Located at the terminal end of Taipei City’s …
Remote Taitung (台東 or Taidong) in the southeastern corner of Taiwan is a region of stunning beauty, especially along the coast and the inland East Rift Valley. Picture deserted beaches, colorful hot springs, and vistas of rice paddies backed by mountains – now you’re in Taitung. Taitung was one of the last regions of Taiwan …
There’s no doubt that the years 2020 to 2022 have been devastating to the travel industry. Speaking as someone who works in the travel, I can attest that I lost 90% of my income overnight, and it has yet to recover. Going in 2023, travel is finally picking up again and expected to reach pre-pandemic …
A little known fact about Taiwan is that the world’s first cat café was opened in its capital, Taipei! Cats & Dog Café (now “Kitten Coffee Garden”) first opened in 1998. Their concept was simple: let customers be surrounded by fury felines while enjoying their sipping coffee or enjoying a light meal. It wasn’t until …
While their English name might be a little awkward, one thing is certain: anyone who is “addicted” to seafood will surely love Addiction Aquatic Development (上引水產) in Taipei. AAD is part luxury supermarket and part high-end fish market, plus about half a dozen dining options, from ultra gourmet meals suitable for a date to budget-friendly …
