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 ...
25+ Indoor Activities in Taipei for Rainy Days (and Extreme Heat)
Looking for indoor activities in Taipei or wondering what to do on a rainy day in Taipei? Taipei gets frequent ...
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 ...
How to Hike Snow Mountain (Xueshan), Taiwan’s 2nd Tallest Peak
Snow Mountain (雪山 or Xueshan) towers 3,886 m (12,749 ft) above sea level, making it the second tallest mountain in ...
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 ...
Best Private Drivers & Guides in Taiwan (2026 Recommendations)
If you’re not comfortable with renting a car in Taiwan, hiring a private driver (i.e. chartering a car or getting ...
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 ...
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 ...