Guides
The Ultimate Itinerary: Chiang Mai in 4 Days
The ancient capital of Chiang Mai perfectly illustrates the spectrum of what makes Thailand so great. Spectacular natural landscapes and undeniable spirituality live hand in hand alongside vicious martial arts and vibrant red-light districts. There’s little wonder that so many…
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…
Travel Plan: How to See Rockabilly Dancers in Tokyo
Despite Japan’s notoriously buttoned-up culture, Tokyo is known for its eccentric characters. From cosplaying teens to anime-addicted adults, there are plenty of quirky sub-cultures to indulge in. Of them all, only one draws a dedicated weekly crowd along the streets…
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…
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…
15 Tips for Eating Street Food Safely
We’ve all heard horror stories of people spending an evening of evacuating bowels and projectile vomiting at the hands of street food. Though these stories are few in number, they leave a lasting impression, with many thinking of food poisoning…
A Guide to Tokyo’s Yokocho and Tiny Bars
Japan is known for making the absolute most out of the limited amount of space available. Whether it’s their tiny houses and apartments or compact cars, the Japanese have a general lack of claustrophobia. Down-sizing is so ingrained in the…
The Ultimate Travel Plan: Turtle Island (Guishandao)
An abandoned military base on a deserted, venomous snake-filled volcanic island sounds like something straight out of the latest James Bond movie, but that’s exactly what you find on Turtle Island! This eerie turtle-shaped isle standing in the middle of…
What Are Capsule Hotels?
Born from the innovative lands of Japan, capsule hotels have become the newest travel trend that’s quickly sweeping across the globe. Born out of the necessity to get the absolute most out of the limited amount of space available, these…
The Ultimate Travel Itinerary: Wulai in 1 Day
Whether you’re travelling through or in it for the long haul, Taiwan has plenty of fascinating day trips to experience, many of which can be done from Taipei! Though the mountain town of Jiufen or the toasty waters of Beitou…
