Articles By

Nick Kembel

Mianyue Line: How to Tackle Alishan’s Most Exhilarating Hike

I can’t overstate how much I loved hiking the Mianyue Line in Alishan National Forest Recreation Area. This was a ...
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Fenqihu Old Street: Bentos, Bamboo & Fireflies in Alishan Region

Fenqihu (奮起湖, also spelled Fenchihu) is a major highlight in one of my personal favorite regions of Taiwan: Alishan. This ...
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Alishan Forest Railway: How to Actually Get Tickets

The Alishan Forest Railway (阿里山森林鐵路) is Taiwan’s most popular tourist railway line. However, it is notoriously difficult to get tickets ...
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Take Your Breath Away at Taiping Suspension Bridge in Chiayi

Taiping Suspension Bridge (太平吊橋) in Chiayi county is one of Taiwan’s most stunning suspension bridges and “sea of clouds” viewing ...
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9 Meaningful Ways to Experience Indigenous Culture in Taiwan

Many visitors to Taiwan want to experience Taiwanese indigenous culture. However, most Indigenous villages in Taiwan are remote and not ...
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The Best Local Eats at Chiayi’s Wenhua Road Night Market

Not many tourists spend the night in Chiayi city, and if they do, it’s usually because they plan to catch ...
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A Review of Zhang Mei Ama’s Farm (and the new 2.0 branch!)

Zhang Mei Ama’s Farm (張美阿嬤農場) is a small but extremely popular leisure farm in Yilan county. I’ve been to the ...
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Huashan 1914 Creative Park: Taipei’s Trend-Setting Arts Park

Huashan 1914 Creative Park (華山1914文化創意產業園區, official site) is a Japanese-era winery and sake distillery in Taipei city that was spared ...
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A Visitor’s Guide to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (中正紀念堂 or CKS Memorial Hall) is one of the most recognizable landmarks and top tourist attractions ...
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Where to Buy Tea in Taipei: My Most Recommended Tea Shops

Taiwan is known for producing some of the highest quality artisanal teas in the world, especially high mountain oolongs. After ...
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The 6 Best Beef Noodles in Taipei (+ 4 notable mentions)

Beef noodles (牛肉麵, also called Taiwanese beef noodles soup) is arguably Taiwan’s most iconic dish. Which shop serves the best ...
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A Guide to Booking High Speed Rail (HSR) Tickets in Taiwan

Figuring out the transportation system often causes headaches for travelers in Taiwan. The Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) system is ...
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