Taiwan

If you’ve made it to this article, it means you’re serious about visiting Taiwan and I couldn’t be happier for you. Taiwan is one of my favourite countries, and the…

Ahh, finally I get to talk to you about my favourite sunset spot in Taipei, and the place where Alessandro and I spent most of our evenings during our 6-week…

When we first flew to Taipei from Okinawa, we weren’t sure what to expect or how long to stay. All we knew was that we were eager to explore Taiwan’s…

As much as I loved my 2-month trip in Taiwan, finding accommodation (specifically in Taipei) was surprisingly challenging. If you are visiting for a few days, you’ll quickly realize that…

When planning a trip to northern Taiwan’s mountain towns, most visitors instinctively search for accommodation in Jiufen, leading many to ask: Is Ruifang a good base for Jiufen and Shifen?…

When people think of hot springs experience close to Taipei, Beitou comes to mind first due to its close proximity. However, Jiaoxi is far nicer, better organised and with many…

If you are looking for hotels in Jiufen, it means you’ve already decided to visit, but you’re not sure if staying overnight in Jiufen is actually worth it. In any…

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…