Taiwan Category Posts

Blending Kaohsiung’s Old and New — A 2D1N Itinerary

14 May, 2016

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...

5 Must-Try Food In Kaohsiung You Can’t Miss Out On  

5 April, 2016

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...

6 Things You Must Do in Taipei’s Beitou and Tamsui

1 April, 2016

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...

Homey Hostel – Your 2nd Home in Taipei

10 March, 2016

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 – The Non-Night Market Edition

8 February, 2016

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...

Spend a Relaxing day in Taichung (東勢林場遊樂區 Dongshih Forest Garden)

7 October, 2015

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...

Review of Farglory Ocean Park at Hualien

4 October, 2015

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...

Review of Atayal Resort – Six Fun Activities to Do While Experiencing Culture of Atayal Tribe

28 September, 2015

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,...

Five (more) Things to Experience in Taiwan

23 September, 2015

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...

Sato Castle Fantasy-Themed Hotel 莎多堡奇幻世界旅館 Review

11 August, 2013

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...

Penghu Fireworks Festival 澎湖海上花火節 over Rainbow Bridge

21 July, 2013

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...

Review of 澎湖馬公市和田大飯店 MF Hotel Penghu

19 July, 2013

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...

Penghu South Sea Island-Hopping 南海觀光 Part 2 – Qimei (七美嶼) & Wang-an (望安嶼) Islands

17 July, 2013

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...

Penghu South Sea Island-Hopping 南海觀光 Part 1 – Qimei (七美嶼) & Wang-an (望安嶼) Islands

14 July, 2013

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...