This small, sub-tropical nation packs a real punch. From Michelin-star food stalls in overflowing night markets and thriving arts scenes to bubbling thermal springs and 286 peaks above 3000 meters, Taiwan has something for everyone. The below posts are packed with information on planning a round-island trip, so come find out why I’ve made Taiwan my adopted home!
One of the great secrets of Taiwan that few visitors are aware of is the remains of Taroko Gorge‘s Wenshan Hot Spring (文山溫泉, also sometimes spelled Wunshan Hot Spring or Taroko National Park Hot Springs), located in Xiulin township, Hualien County. The awe-inspiring scenery, hidden location within a famous national park, and relative inaccessibility of …
Read moreWenshan Hot Spring: Taroko Gorge’s Spectacular Secret
Jiufen (Jioufen), a mountaintop former gold mining town on the northeast coast of Taiwan, is one of the most popular day trips from Taipei. Visitors flock to Jiufen Old Street because it encapsulates the best of Taiwan in one small package: rich history, atmospheric lanes and teahouses, breathtaking views, and distinctly Taiwanese snacks at every …
Read moreJiufen Old Street: A Fulfilling Day Trip from Taipei
Jiufen (Jioufen) is one of the most popular day trips from Taipei and one of the top things to do in Taiwan. To learn more about why everyone loves this charming little mountaintop village so much, see my detailed guide to Jiufen Old Street. Getting to Jiufen is very easy, but there are quite a …
Read moreGetting from Taipei to Jiufen and Shifen (with pictures and times)
Central Taiwan’s largest city, Taichung, has in recent years been taking over as one of the country’s most popular places to visit. For those who love art, history, culture, street food, quirky sights, and Instagram-worthy treats, Taichung has so much to offer. If you’ve already read my list of 20 unique things to do in …
If you are reading this, then I probably don’t have to convince you to include a Taipei night market when making your itinerary for Taipei. You already know that night markets are one of the things you HAVE to do in Taiwan (I hope!) And obviously, Taipei’s night markets make it onto my list of …
Read more15 Best Night Markets in Taipei: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re reading this, chances are you got here via one of my many other Taipei articles, such as my 50 favorite things to do in Taipei, my recommended Taipei day trips, or one of my Taipei itineraries (2 days / 3 days / 4 days), and now you’re wondering where to stay in Taipei. …
I’ve been living in Taiwan since 2008, and I’ve always loved exploring and photographing the incredible array breathtaking temples in Taipei. In recent years, I’ve traveled to several neighboring countries to visit and write about their temples (for example, see my articles on the best temples in Busan, temples in Chiang Mai, temples in Myanmar, …
Read more30 Jaw-Dropping Temples in Taipei and New Taipei City
My son Sage is now five and my daughter Lavender is four. Together with my wife Emily, who is Taiwanese, we have been exploring Taipei since well before they were born. This list of things to do in Taipei with kids is based on the things we love doing here regularly with our kids. You …
It was with great excitement that Lavender (3), Sage (5), my wife Emily, and I packed our bags and hopped into a yellow cab in from our neighborhood in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Our destination: Grand Hyatt Taipei, Taiwan’s original (and largest) five-star resort, for a much needed, fully pampered staycation. I had already heard …
One of the most common questions I get from my readers is how to plan the perfect Taiwan travel itinerary. It’s a common story: people don’t know too much about Taiwan, they look at the map and see that it’s a pretty small country, so they think 7 days in Taiwan will be enough. Once …
