Jiufen vs Shifen: Which One to Choose for the Best Day Trip? [2026]
If you are traveling to Taiwan, I am sure you’ve heard about the Jiufen and Shifen villages in the northeast by now. If you’re short on time, you might be…
If you are traveling to Taiwan, I am sure you’ve heard about the Jiufen and Shifen villages in the northeast by now. If you’re short on time, you might be…
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…
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…
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…

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.…
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…

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…

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…
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…