I wanted to dedicate a full article to the Shifen Sky Lantern Experience, as it’s a much-debated topic among travellers weighing whether it’s truly worth it or just an overhyped tourist trap. The experience involves purchasing a large paper-and-bamboo lantern,…
Shifen is a small town in the northeast side of Taiwan that most travelers visit for just a few hours to chase waterfalls, try the local street food, and launch sky lanterns into the sky. Usually combined with Jiufen, Shifen…
Visiting Jiufen was one of our favourite stops in our 2-month trip around Taiwan and I can’t wait to go back (hopefully with better weather next time). Jiufen is a cute mountain town in the northeast part of Taiwan and…
If you are visiting Jiufen for the first time, you might be feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information out there. Trust me, we felt the exact same way. Hopefully, you have a little more time to plan your…
We spent 2.5 days relaxing and enjoying the hot springs of Jiaoxi, one of Yilan county’s true gems in Taiwan, and we are already looking forward to returning. Although it is a compact little town, its culinary scene doesn’t disappoint.…
Visiting Jiaoxi during our trip to Taiwan was easily one of our favorite experiences. Since it was our first time trying hot springs in Taiwan, we weren’t quite sure what to expect, but it completely blew us away. I put…
After writing about all the unique foods you can try in Taipei, the night markets and the spots to eat, I felt like writing about all the unique things to do in Taipei because there are quite a lot. Although…
If you are trying to figure out where to stay in Tashkent, you will quickly notice that the city is massive, and can feel overwhelming on a map. Because it is so spread out, your golden rule is simple: stay…
When I started researching the top things to do in Taipei, I kept wondering: is Elephant Mountain worth it? The trail kept popping up everywhere, with everyone speaking very positively about it. But when people go crazy for a place,…