Taiwan
Keelung: Ghosts and Good Times
Taiwan is currently in the heart of Ghost Month, a time when locals honour their ancestors. This time around, rather than taking a back seat, I decided to jump right into the festivities. Sure enough, we found a place nearby…
Hungry Ghost Festival: A Foreigners Perspective
“I’ll see it eventually”. These words have haunted me countless times during my travels. Having lived in Asia for close to 5 years, I repeatedly miss out on things I assumed I would have seen at some point. Whether it…
Beigang, Matsu Islands: The Asian Mediterranean
After spending 4 days exploring military forts and experiencing the iconic blue tears on the island of Nangang, our eyes were set on our next adventure on another of the Matsu Islands. Thankfully, we wouldn’t need to go too far!…
20 Things NOT To Do During Ghost Month in Taiwan!
Shuddering at the sight of a black cat crossing the road or avoiding walking beneath a ladder are just a few ways we in the West ascribe to superstitions. Though we typically understand its silly nature, Taiwan takes its superstitions…
Nangang, Matsu Islands: Forts and Flashing Fish
Summer is here, and a no better time for a vacation! But where shall we venture this time? If my trips to the islands of Lanyu and Ludao taught me anything, summer in Taiwan should be spent on one of…
The Ultimate Travel Guide: Kaohsiung
While Taipei represents the fast-paced city life of the North, Kaohsiung encapsulates the easy-going laid-back vibes of the South. Though don’t be fooled by its casual nature, as this city packs quite a punch! The beachside municipality epitomizes the blossoming…
20 Best Highlights to see on Lanyu (Orchid Island)
A short ferry ride from the mainland of Taiwan and you arrive at a tropical paradise home to a vibrant indigenous culture that’s mostly been untouched by outside influences. The island of Lanyu represents another age in Taiwanese history, one…
The Ultimate Travel Plan: Visiting XPark Aquarium, Taoyuan
The oceans surrounding the island nation of Taiwan are some of the most vibrant anywhere in the world! In fact, Taiwan has over 2,800 different species in its waters, that’s more than Thailand or Mexico!! Luckily, there’s the perfect place…
Hualien and Taroko National Park: The Big Adventure
Taiwan has a myriad of renowned natural landscapes. While Sun Moon Lake is seen as one of the most striking and Alishan one of the more majestic, nothing compares to the awe-inspiring natural beauty of Taroko National Park. The jaw-dropping…
The 15 Best Highlights To See in Beitou
There are a few cities with as much variety and natural landscapes as Taipei. From pristine beaches and rolling mountain ranges to a cosmopolitan metropolis and traditional indigenous villages, Taipei has it all! Of the city’s many far-reaching districts, only…
