Ximending (Ximen) is where the young congregate. As one of Taipei’s coolest neighborhood, this highly octane place will have you believing you’ve time-warped to Shibuya in Japan… well kind of. Immerse yourself in an area with a high concentration of hip, funky, and weird things happening at once. Once the sun goes down, the abundance of shops, street side…
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Christmas in Taipei 2018 | Outlanderly
Growing up in a Catholic family, my winter holidays were more or less like most families in England. For my siblings and I, it meant trying to stay awake during Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. Christmas mornings were spent gathered around the Christmas tree opening presents while our mum weaved in and out of the…
Day Trip To Yeliu GeoPark | Taiwan’s Otherworldly Landscape
Happy Travel Thursday! I thought I’d share some of my adventures in Taiwan, starting with this day trip to Yehliu Geopark. Known for it’s rock formations, Yeliu is a natural landscape composed of sedimentary rocks, formed by sea erosion on softer rock layers. It’s quite a landscape, some couples actually take their wedding photos here!…
208 Shuttle Bus to the Grand Hotel | One of Taipei’s Iconic landmarks
Elegance, history, and grandeur pretty much sums up the Grand Hotel in Taipei. Stepping out of the 208 shuttle bus, it’s hard not to see why this imposing landmark lives up to its name. The hotel prides itself on courteous service in the classical Chinese style, and guests will surely be awed by the palace-style…
Home Is Where You Lay Your Hat
SOMEONE RECENTLY asked me, “Where’s home to you?” It was a simple question but I had to think about it for a minute. I’ve been in Taiwan for almost four years now . . . home isn’t Taiwan, is it? Or perhaps I don’t want this to be home. Nor do I want to be…
Fall in Taipei
Hey guys! I hope everyone is nicely transitioning into fall. To be honest I’m still in summer mode so I can’t help but throw on little summer pieces. I have been scrolling through Instagram and pinning like a madwoman, working to curate outfit ideas that will help me now and until November. That’s why, this time of year, it’s great…
There’ll always be Bitan
can’t wait to see visit another place in Taipei➨walk along famous old street➨ enjoy a lovely walk along Xindian river path ➨ see colourful paddle boats in sight but a rip off ➨ Cross the 200m Xindian suspension bridge➨ see panoramic views of Xindian river and Bitan scenic area ➨sit in the middle of the bridge and take a quick…
