Guides
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…
The Ultimate Travel Plan: Visiting Mount Rinjani
Scattered precariously along the ring of fire, the islands of Indonesia are full to the brim with fascinating volcanoes, 130 in fact! While some have become tranquil inactive mountains, others continue to smoulder and teeter on the edge of imminent…
How to Pray in a Taiwanese Temple
There are a few countries as in touch with their spirituality as Taiwan. The crucible of Taiwanese culture has brought together elements from some of the world’s oldest religions and ancient superstitions. This unique blend has resulted in some very…
The 7 Best Places to See Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing
Ingrained in our minds through movies, documentaries and countless Instagram shots alike, the Shibuya Crossing is the iconic image of Tokyo! The 4-way intersection is the epitome of the city’s perfect harmony of fastidious organisation and total chaos as it…
The Ultimate Travel Guide: Alishan
Along with Sun Moon Lake and Taroko Gorge, Alishan tops the list of Taiwan’s most iconic attractions! The extraordinary natural beauty of the National Park and its surrounding township brings visitors from throughout the country and greater Asia alike who come to marvel…
Backpacks vs Suitcases: Which is Best?
Whether you’re headed on a month-long adventure through the hotspots of South East Asia or a short weekend getaway on the sunny beaches of the Med or Florida, everyone must face the monotonous task that we all wish we could…
