Taiwan Category Posts

With tall, sleek skyscrapers looming over each city street, it is hard to imagine what Kaohsiung (Gaoxiong, 高雄市) used to be like as a small trading village. Today, the...

The bustling port city of Kaohsiung may be known for its skyscrapers and parks, but their culinary delights are definitely something worth checking out if you’re paying Kaohsiung a...

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the commercialised city district of Taiwan, perhaps the natural landscape of Beitou (北投區) and Tamsui (Danshui 淡水) could provide a refreshing change. Beitou lies in...

Getting to Homey Situated in heart of Taipei city, Homey Hostel is very convenient to get to. Most international tourists will land in Taoyuan International Airport. From here, there...

Taipei? Been there done that. Fried sausages? Check. Fried chicken? Check. Everyone knows Taipei for its exciting night markets and delicious street food- A bustling metropolis populated with street-side hawkers on...

Once in a while, we all need a little getaway from the city life and the stresses of technology. Here in 東勢林場 Dongshih Forest Garden, Taichung, you can spend...

With a variety of over 20 amusement parks speckled across this amazing island, it is without a doubt that Taiwan offers a special experience for everyone. Situated in Hualien...

To truly discover the multi-faceted beauty of Taiwan, one would need weeks, maybe even months to do so. For an offbeat experience that’s scenic, relaxing and rich in culture,...

From the bustling city to beautiful mountainous regions, the warmest people & amazing cuisine, it is no doubt why people keep returning to Taiwan. Whether it’s your first time...

Taipei is well-known for its themed restaurants e.g. Modern Toilet, Hello Kitty Cafe.  What I didn’t know is that there are also themed hotels in Taipei – the Fantasy-Themed...

One of the highlights of visiting Penghu in spring/early summer is the Penghu Fireworks Festival 澎湖海上花火節 over the backdrop of a rainbow bridge 西瀛虹橋.  Besides the fireworks performance, the...

If you are looking for a centrally located hotel in Penghu 澎湖 with modern facilities and amenities, MF Hotel 和田大飯店 is one of the best choices available in Penghu.  MF Hotel...

After exploring 2 (七美 & 望安 Qimei and Wang An) of the 4 islands during our South Sea four islands cruise/tour (南海四島),  we continued our Penghu South Sea island-hopping trip with the...

Having spent the last 2 days seeing the North Islands – Jibei, its sea sports and the signature sand spit and done a horseshoe tour around the Penghu main...