Activities - Taiwan Obsessed

Best Cat Cafes in Taipei (2026 Guide to Taipei’s Cutest Cafés)

October 6, 2026

A little-known fact about Taiwan is that the world’s first cat café opened in Taipei in 1998. Since then, the ...

September 29, 2026

If you know anything about Taiwanese whisky, you’ve probably heard of Kavalan. Taiwan’s first and best-known whisky distillery has won ...

August 28, 2026

On on April 3, 2024, a massive earthquake struck Hualien on the east coast of Taiwan and severely damaged Taroko ...

August 5, 2026

Haidilao (海底撈) is one of the world’s most famous hot pot chains. It has over 1000 locations worldwide, including 16 ...

April 21, 2026

For travelers seeking an adrenaline-fuelled getaway, Taiwan is the ultimate adventure playground. This island gem offers a wide array of ...

April 21, 2026

In my opinion, Taipei is one of the great hiking cities of the world. The city sits in a basin ...

April 8, 2026

Taiwan is known for its cherry blossoms (櫻花 or ying hua in Mandarin, sakura in Japanese) and is one of ...

February 25, 2026

Looking for indoor activities in Taipei or wondering what to do on a rainy day in Taipei? Taipei gets frequent ...

February 12, 2026

The Lantern Festival (2026 date: March 3, Year of the Horse) is my favorite of Taiwan’s many festivals. The annual ...

January 30, 2026

Snow Mountain (雪山 or Xueshan) towers 3,886 m (12,749 ft) above sea level, making it the second tallest mountain in ...

January 14, 2026

Yilan (宜蘭, formerly spelled Ilan) is a favorite weekend getaway for Taipei people and one of our favorite places to ...

January 2, 2026

Moving to Taiwan in 2008, I only planned to stay and teach English for a year. But 10+ years later, ...