30 Best Temples in Taipei & New Taipei City
I’ve lived in Taiwan for over 10 years, and I’ve always loved exploring and photographing the incredible temples of Taipei, ...
List of Places that Are Closed in Taiwan Right Now (mid-2026)
When I first published this article, it had been a rough year for weather disasters in Taiwan, including the devastating ...
20 Places to Visit in Taiwan that I’m Obsessed With
In this article, I’ve shortlisted my 20 favorite destinations in Taiwan. It wasn’t easy! After living in Taiwan for over ...
Ximending, Taipei: Visitor’s Guide & Top Things to Do
Ximending has long been one of Taipei’s busiest and most trendsetting neighborhoods. It’s hugely popular with travelers, a center of ...
30+ Things to Do in Hualien (besides Taroko Gorge!)
On on April 3, 2024, a massive earthquake struck Hualien on the east coast of Taiwan and severely damaged Taroko ...
Is Taroko Gorge Open? What to Know for Visiting in 2026
At 7:58 AM on April 3, 2024, a massive earthquake struck Hualien county in Taiwan. Taroko Gorge suffered immense destruction, ...
Taroko Gorge in 2026: How to Visit After the Earthquake
Taroko Gorge is Taiwan’s most spectacular natural attraction. The world’s deepest and largest marble canyon cuts its way through the ...
BugCat Capoo in Taiwan: Shops, Cafes & Places to Visit
BugCat Capoo (貓貓蟲咖波) is one of Taiwan’s most recognizable homegrown cartoon characters. If you’ve traveled around Taiwan, you’ve probably seen ...
Shilin Night Market: What to Eat & See
Shilin Night Market (士林夜市) was for many years the largest and most famous night market in Taipei. However, its popularity ...
13 Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Taipei
Taipei is an incredibly vegetarian-friendly city. No matter where you are in town, there’s always a vegetarian restaurant nearby. In ...
Songshan Cultural and Creative Park: A Complete Visitor’s Guide
Songshan Cultural and Creative Park is a former tobacco factory turned design-focused arts and culture hub. It is Taipei’s largest ...
Shida Night Market: Still Worth Visiting? Read to Find Out!
When I first moved to Taipei city in 2008, Shida Night Market (師大夜市) was one of the hottest night markets ...