As a small island nation of 23 million people, Taiwan is a destination that many travelers underestimate when exploring Asia. For locals, staying on a budget is easy as local cuisine is affordable, and public transportation…
If you’re looking for some of the best beaches in Taiwan, look no further than these seven sandy destinations. As an island nation, Taiwan has numerous beaches to explore with plenty of chances to engage in sunbathing, snorkeling, surfing, and other beach activities!
Bubble Milk Tea has taken the world by storm and is Taiwan’s greatest cultural export. Let’s take a look at where to find the best versions of the drink!
Are you planning your first trip to Taiwan? Planning out what to do can be time-consuming, especially if you’re the type of person who jumps enthusiastically into the planning phase (that’s certainly me). I decided to…
Taking a day trip to Zhongli is a great option for those staying in Taipei for more than a few days. Taipei offers numerous awesome day trip options, including Gold Mountain, and a trip to Zhongli is one of the most rewarding.
Do you have a layover in Taiwan with some extra time before your departing flight? If you think spending the day at the airport is a complete waste of time then you are one-hundred percent correct. There are so many fun and affordable things to do in Taipei during a layover!
If you’re anything like me you can’t survive long without your cell phone. When I step off the plane I’m already calculating the number of steps to the nearest SIM card Kiosk. It’s a good thing…
The completion of the much-anticipated Airport MRT Line has brought a speedy new option for travel between the Taoyuan Airport and Taipei. A number of interesting transport cards have been spotted since the new MRT line…
Taiwan is a relatively large island, stretching some 250 miles from top to bottom. It’s unfortunate that most of the island’s visitors never venture past the glamour of Taipei. When you venture out of the capital…
When I moved to Taiwan I planned to spend a maximum of three years on the island. I thought this would enough time to explore Asia from my base in Taipei – and for the most…
There are countless things to see and do in and around Ruifang so you will need to prioritize if you are only planning a short trip. Some of the top attractions are:
Jiufen Old Street
Houtong Cat Villiage
Jinguashi Gold Ecological Park
For those in the know, Taiwan is a culinary paradise. The island is mostly known for its numerous mountains, as a producer of semiconductors and computer parts, and for its tenuous relationship with Mother China. However,…
America has a McDonald’s on every corner. Taiwan has a 7-11 on every corner. As well as a few scattered in between, or so it seems. One thing that visitors will notice is that this small…
Things to do around Taipei Recently I realized that I’ve been living in Taipei for a full three years. I love living in the city but doing the same thing every day can get boring at times. When I…
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Expenses and the cost of living in Taiwan USD I have been living in Taiwan, and working as a Business English teacher, for the past 4 years. One of the questions I get asked the most,…
What is moon festival in Taiwan like? Moon festival (also called mid-autumn festival) is one of the biggest holidays in Taiwan, which means travel plans during the holiday need to be made well in advance. During…
It’s hard to believe that I have lived in Taipei, Taiwan for 6 years already. For the most part, I have felt confident in my decision to trade my comfortable life in Southern California for a…
