Taiwan
The scenic town of Jiufen in Taiwan is by no means a new tourist destination. Long famed for its pretty winding streets packed with food and wares, this spot day trip destination is less than an hour away from Taipei. Some people stay until sunset to gaze at the dramatic display from the coastal landscape,… Continue reading The Double Life of Jiufen: Staying Overnight at the Day Trip Destination
Sun Moon Lake is one of the most popular Taiwan attractions and the state’s largest lake. I spent a few days in Taichung and knew I couldn’t miss out on visiting this iconic spot. So I rented a taxi with some new friends from my hostel and spent a day exploring this beautiful place. Eddy Tsai / Flickr… Continue reading A Day At Sun Moon Lake
Taiwan has a lot to offer – from an impressive city skyline featuring the once world’s tallest building Taipei 101 to bustling night markets that remain boisterous into the am, serving all of the Taiwanese favourites. As Taiwan sees the rise in the number of Muslim travellers visiting in the last decade, the government has taken initiatives… Continue reading Taiwan’s 8 Must-Try Halal Food
For a food lover like me, there’s nowhere I’d rather be than in Taiwan. In a global ranking of the world’s greatest night markets, Taiwan’s night markets have conquered two thrones on the list. Night markets play a prominent role in Asian culture, with all the food, smells, hustle and bustle, and hawker traditions. So… Continue reading An Expert’s Guide to Taiwan Night Markets
We only had a day + night in Taichung and since some of the places in my itinerary were somewhat hard to get to without a car, I decided to book a driver for the whole day! Our driver was Mr Shen, you can contact (whatsapp) him at +886 926 652 666 if you’re thinking… Continue reading 24 Hours in Taichung
Your agenda for a Taipei trip might be marked entirely by food trails covering as much of the amazing food in Taipei as your belly can possibly handle in 1 trip. But, there are more things to do in Taipei. What’s the very top of the must-do list? Here’s the 10 best Taipei attractions and… Continue reading Top Things to do in Taipei – Kawaii in Colour
Springtime brings magic to life in Japan, Korea and Taiwan thanks to the beauty of pink and white cherry blossoms. Every year, travellers flock to Japan for hanami (cherry blossom viewing) where the sakura flowers delight. But you can also enjoy the charm and romance these flowers bring in Korea and Taiwan! Here’s some of the top… Continue reading Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Taiwan 2017
https://youtu.be/blnV16JHBhk About Tainan, Taiwan One of the country’s oldest settlements and the region’s former capital, this city’s winding streets tell the story of Taiwan’s history. [button style=’blue’ url=’https://www.expedia.com.sg/Tainan.d6177060.Destination-Travel-Guides’ icon=’entypo-flight’ fullwidth=’true’] Take me to Tainan![/button]
This trip to Taiwan saw me visiting Tainan, Kaosiung, Taichung, Yehliu-Taipei and Taipei City. And the hotels I stayed in each of these places all come recommended. Here’s why 🙂 Where to Stay in Tainan: JJ S Hotel My favourite feature in the room would definitely have to be the window because I love… Continue reading Travel Diaries: Where to Stay in Taiwan – My Favourite Hotels