10+ Super Fun, Hands-On DIY Activities for Kids in Taipei
Let’s face it: most kids can only do so much sightseeing. If you’re visiting Taipei with kids, you may want ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Our Experience Visiting a Meerkat Cafe in Taipei (so cute!)
Taipei is all about the animal cafés. In fact, the world’s first cat café started in the city over 20 ...
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 ...
Shen’ao Rail Bike: Riding Rails on Taiwan’s Northeast Coast
Shen’ao Rail Bike (深澳鐵道自行車) is one of two “rail bikes” in Taiwan (the other is Old Mountain Line Rail Bike ...
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. ...
Our 20 Favorite Things to Do in Taiwan with Our Kids
My two kids were born in Taiwan – their mommy is Taiwanese and I’m a Canadian who lived there for over ...
Houtong Cat Village: Taiwan’s Cat-Themed Coal Mining Village
Houtong Cat Village (猴洞貓村) is one of the quirkiest attractions in Taiwan and one of our favorite places to take ...
A Maokong Gondola Guide: Best Teahouses, Hikes, and Taipei Views
Makong Gondola (貓空纜車) is the only gondola/cable car in Taipei City and one of Taiwan’s most popular attractions. Located at ...