Is Taroko Gorge Open? What to Know for Visiting in 2025
At 7:58 AM on April 3, 2024, a massive earthquake struck Hualien county in Taiwan. Taroko Gorge suffered immense destruction, ...
List of Places that Are Closed in Taiwan Right Now
When I first published this article (in late 2024), it had been a rough year for weather disasters in Taiwan, ...
Alishan Itinerary: How to Simplify This Part of Your Trip
Alishan (阿里山) National Forest Recreation Area is the most famous of such areas in Taiwan and one of the country’s ...
15+ of the Coolest Starbucks in Taipei and Across Taiwan
I have to say right off the bat that I’m not really a Starbucks person. I did work there for ...
Is Rainbow Village in Taichung Still Worth Visiting in 2025?
In 2018, I wrote my first guide to Rainbow Village (彩虹村) after visiting with my wife and kids. In it, ...
Sun Moon Lake Itinerary: How to Plan an Unforgettable Visit
Sun Moon Lake (日月潭) is Taiwan’s largest, prettiest, and most famous lake. Known for its stunning vistas, scenic bikeways, black ...
Meeting Cute Animals at Zhang Mei Ama’s Farm in Yilan
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 ...
Qingtiangang Grassland: The Best Easy Hike in Yangmingshan NP
Yangmingshan National Park is a volcanic massif spanning Taipei and New Taipei City. The park features numerous hikes, including a ...
Visiting Xpark Taoyuan, the Best Aquarium in Taiwan
Xpark (official site / buy tickets here) is Taiwan’s newest and, in my personal opinion, best aquarium. It is one ...
The Ultimate Yangmingshan National Park Guide
Yangmingshan National Park conjures up images of steaming volcanic fumaroles, mist shrouded grassy plateaus, wild buffalos, and mountainsides blanketed in ...
Leofoo Village Theme Park Guide (with Discounted Tickets!)
With 20+ theme parks in Taiwan, Leofoo Village (六福村 or Liufu Cun) has for many years been the most famous, ...
Eating Poo at Modern Toilet Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan
Modern Toilet Restaurant is Taiwan’s infamous poo-poo and toilet-themed restaurant chain. Daring visitors are seated on toilets while dining on ...