In Taipei during Chinese New Year and still wondering where to stay? Hidden among many hotels in Taipei’s concrete jungle are some of the most unique, intimate boutiques travelers can imagine. With laid-back, warm service, these small-scale hotels are some of the best in the city, offering personalized service and truly ambient and relaxing atmospheres- you won’t…
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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…
Island Vibes
It was far too hot to be out during the day. I spent most of the mornings hiding under a shade hut or a tree. The heat really did get to me. I’m tanned all over and I knew I should have covered up more because my shoulders are still stinging of sunburn! Here I…
Charm Town – Jiufen
Living in Taiwan I’ve been so fortunate to have visited so many wondering places. Among all the places I’ve been to, Jiufen is one that I’m always drawn to. Jiufen is a magical city, decorated with paper red lanterns, winding alleyways that lead to cobblestone stairways. Being one of the prettiest and charming towns in Northern Taiwan, Jiufen…
Top 10 Reasons to love Taiwan
What comes first to mind when you think of Taiwan? The usual answer might be ‘electronics’. Little is known about Taiwan and it’s even mistaken for Thailand. It’s not a surprise that not many people know just how amazing the country is, which makes it one of the most underrated destinations in Asia. Famed for…
