18 Mouth-watering examples of the best Taiwanese street food
Updated July 26, 2024 One of the most important things I learned in Taiwan was to follow the locals to the best Taiwanese street food. Thankfully, it was a revelation that came early in my visit and led to a deep appreciation of Taiwan’s rich food culture. Here are 18...
Discover Taiwan’s culinary treasures with a Taipei walking food tour
Updated May 3, 2024 A recurring theme in my pre-trip research was that Taiwan is home to some of the most exciting street food in Asia. What better way to be introduced to the Taiwan food culture, and street food in particular, but to sign up for a Taipei walking...
Cycling Taroko Gorge in Taiwan: an exhilarating downhill ride
Updated January 16, 2024 Cycling is a great way to explore exciting places, and cycling Taroko Gorge in Taiwan is no exception. What makes cycling down Taroko Gorge different is that it's an exhilarating downhill ride through magnificent scenery. Regarded as Taiwan’s...
Yehliu Taiwan guide to bizarre rocks and succulent seafood
Updated January 16, 2024 Yehliu Geopark is one of the jewels in Taiwan’s crown of natural attractions. Its other attribute is its close proximity to the rich fishing grounds of the northern coast. This translates into ready access to an abundance of fresh seafood. My...
Detailed Zhuilu Old Trail Hiking Guide: Taroko Gorge, Taiwan
Updated January 15, 2024 The Zhuilu Old Trail is steeped in natural beauty and historical significance. The hike's highlight is reaching the narrow path cut into the edge of the vertical, marble cliff face, offering spectacular views of the valley below. This...
10 Irresistible reasons to visit Taiwan
Updated January 11, 2024 Of the most visited countries in the Asia-Pacific region, disappointingly, Taiwan rarely makes it to any list featuring the top ten. That's both surprising and unfortunate as it is one of my favourite countries. Hopefully my 10 irresistible...
A guide to visiting Taipei’s Beitou Hot Springs
A brief trip to Taipei’s mountainous suburb of Beitou revealed qualities I was growing to appreciate about Taiwan. These included scenic wonders, preservation of national gifts, inexpensive or non-existent admission prices, volunteerism, and a people-friendly...
