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…
Taichung: An Artistic Touch
With Tomb Sweeping Festival approaching in Taiwan, it was the perfect time to find a decent spot to travel for the next few days. Though I’ve visited every major city from Taipei to Kaohsiung, there was only major stop left…
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…
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 15 Best Highlights to See on Green Island (Ludao)
Though there are plenty of spectacular islands, rolling mountain ranges and pristine oceans to see in Taiwan, for locals, there’s only one place to spend a summer vacation, Green Island! Known by locals as Ludao, the island was born from…
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 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…
The 20 Best Highlights To See in Kaohsiung
While Taipei rules the North of Taiwan, Kaohsiung certainly rules the South! Not only is it the central hub for this end of the island, but it’s also the best representation of Taiwan’s artistic and alternative cultures that come to…
Wulai: Aboriginals and Hot Springs
Karma is a relentless force that I came to know all too well over the last 6 months. While the rest of the world has been in complete turmoil over the last 2 years, I was fortunate enough to live…
