You Could Be Sued For Trolling in Taiwan!
Freedom of speech is a beautiful thing. From ranting about clueless politicians and their laughable policies to bad-mouthing that arrogant waiter and his lacklustre service, we Westerners have gotten very used to the idea of speaking our minds for better…
The Ultimate Travel Guide: Taichung
Regarded as an art and cultural hub of Taiwan, the beauty of Taichung comes from its sheer variety of artistic, natural and travel-tingling delights! Despite receiving much less attention than other places around the country, Taichung is often considered the…
The 25 Best Temples to Visit in Taipei
To say that Taiwan is in touch with its spirituality would be a severe understatement! In the wondrous melting pot of Taiwanese culture and religious ideology, elements from some of the world’s oldest belief systems and ancient superstitions have been…
The 13 Best Highlights To See In Jiufen
Popular amongst day-trippers and anime fans alike, the iconic streets of Jiufen are one of the most biggest tourist destinations anywhere in Taiwan. The erratically stacked buildings placed precariously along the misty hillsides are a beautiful throwback to the area’s…
The Ultimate Travel Plan: Alishan National Park
Alishan National Park is considered one of the greatest national wonders in Taiwan and one of Asia’s most beautiful national parks. The rolling vistas of mountain ranges and luscious tea plantations have been the source of inspiration for photographers and…
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…
