Asia is without a doubt my favorite corner of the world. Below is a blog roll of all my posts related to traveling in Asia. You’ll find that Taiwan features the most prominently, as I’ve called it home for over 10 years, but you’ll also find articles about Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and more!
Anping Old Street (安平老街) in Anping District of Tainan City is sometimes called “Taiwan’s First Street”, as it is the center one of the oldest merchant areas in the country. It is one of the most fascinating places to visit in Tainan for foodies and those interested in the early history of Taiwan. Today, tourists …
In my opinion, Taipei is one of the great hiking cities of the world. The city sits in a basin, literally surrounded by mountains. They contain hundreds of walking and hiking trails, some of the best things to do in Taipei for nature lovers Hiking in Taipei typically entails panoramic city views (often with amazing …
Anping Treehouse (安平樹屋) is one of the most popular attractions in Anping District of Tainan City, and one of the most well-known things to do in Tainan. The “tree house” is actually former trading warehouse that has been totally taken over by the sprawling roots and branches of banyan trees, leading some to compare it …
The Sicao Green Tunnel (四草綠隧) in Tainan city is one of several “green tunnels” across Taiwan. These are roadways or cycling paths that pass under a canopy formed by tree branches or other vegetation – I’ve been to ones in Taichung and Luye, Taitung. But Sicao Green Tunnel is unique in that it is the only …
Tainan is not only the ancient capital but also today still considered the food capital of Taiwan. One of the best things to do in Tainan is to eat, and the best way to experience Tainan-style Taiwanese street foods is through its night markets. Night markets in Tainan are different than other major night markets …
Shenkeng (深坑區) is a district of New Taipei City, adjacent to Nangang and Muzha districts of southeastern Taipei City. Shenkeng means “deep pit”, after the coal mines once active in the area. Today, Shenkeng is practically synonymous with tofu, and it is considered the tofu capital of Taiwan. It is especially famous for stinky tofu, …
Yongkang Street (永康街) is well known as one of the most popular foodie streets in Taipei, Taiwan. Its claims to fame include the original branch of Din Tai Fung, the now world-famous chain, and the supposed birthplace of mango shaved ice. There’s even a Taiwanese restaurant in New York City named after it! The street …
This post was written by Robert Schrader of Japan Starts Here. Most travelers dream of visiting Japan amid the sakura of spring or the blazing colors of autumn, yet where to go in Japan in winter is not a topic that comes up often. In addition to being one of Japan’s most beautiful seasons, however, …
If you’re looking for the perfect setting for ultra cute and vibrantly colorful Instagram shots, Gamcheon Culture Village is ideal, with its polychromatic (that’s fancy talk for rainbow-colored) background juxtaposed with deep blue sky and ocean in the background. Whether you Instagram or not, Gamcheon Culture Village is a must for anyone who is interested …
Anyone with a passion for technology should be aware of Akihabara. The buzzing central-Tokyo district is sometimes even called the “tech capital of the world.” Unsurprisingly the best things to do in Akihabara revolve around tech and otaku (“geek”, or manga and anime lovers) culture. As one of Tokyo’s most famous and distinct neighborhoods, experiencing …
