A Travel Guide to Yilan, Taiwan’s Family-Friendly County
Yilan (宜蘭, formerly spelled Ilan) is a favorite weekend getaway for Taipei people and one of our favorite places to ...
Living in Taiwan 101: Read This Before Moving to Taiwan in 2026!
Moving to Taiwan in 2008, I only planned to stay and teach English for a year. But 10+ years later, ...
Heping Island Geopark in Keelung: A 2026 Visitor’s Guide
Heping Island Geopark (和平島地質公園) is a compelling scenic attraction on the edge of Keelung city on the northeast coast of ...
Hiking in Taiwan: The 30 Best Taiwan Hikes (Easy to Difficult)
Few places on Earth cram as many dramatic mountains into such a small area as Taiwan. This makes it a ...
2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival: Pingxi, Taipei, Chiayi & Other Events
The Lantern Festival (2026 date: March 3, Year of the Horse) is my favorite of Taiwan’s many festivals. The annual ...
10+ Best Places to See Capybaras in Taiwan
Don’t ask me how or why capybaras (水豚, literally “water pigs”) became one of the hottest tourist attractions in Taiwan. ...
20+ Fun Souvenirs from Taiwan (and where to buy them!)
Wondering what to buy in Taiwan? In this article, I’m going to introduce more than 20 of the best Taiwan ...
How to Conquer Yushan (Jade Mountain), Taiwan’s Tallest Peak
It is truly mind boggling that a small country like Taiwan has such a tall mountain. Mount Jade (玉山 or ...
The Best Apps for Taiwan (travel, language, food, and more!)
One of the most frequently asked questions about Taiwan I receive in my Taiwan Travel Planning group is: What apps ...
Cherry Blossoms in Taiwan: Best Spots & 2026 Viewing Times
Taiwan is known for its cherry blossoms (櫻花 or ying hua in Mandarin, sakura in Japanese) and is one of ...
How to Visit Hehuanshan for Epic Sunrises, Hiking, and Snow
Hehuanshan (合歡山 / Hehuan Mountain or Mt. Joy) is Taiwan’s most accessible high mountain trekking area. It is one of ...
How to Hike Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) for Epic Taipei Views
Elephant Mountain (象山 or Xiangshan) is a mountain in eastern Taipei City. The short (but steep!) trail provides unbeatable city ...