Neiwan Old Street: Sampling Hakka Foods in Hsinchu County
Neiwan Old Street (內灣老街) in Hsinchu county is one of my personal favorite old streets in Taiwan. This is a ...
Cherry Blossoms in Taiwan: Best Spots & 2025 Viewing Times
Taiwan is known for its cherry blossoms (櫻花 or ying hua in Mandarin, sakura in Japanese) and is one of ...
2025 Taiwan Lantern Festival: Pingxi, Taipei, Taoyuan & Other Events
The Lantern Festival (2025 date: Feb. 12, Year of the Snake) is my favorite of Taiwan’s many festivals. The annual ...
9 Meaningful Ways to Experience Aboriginal Culture in Taiwan
Many visitors to Taiwan want to experience Taiwanese indigenous culture. However, most aboriginal villages in Taiwan are remote and not ...
Why My Kids Loved Doing a DIY Pineapple Cake Class in Taipei
Of the many DIY activities we’ve tried in Taipei, my kids enjoyed the pineapple cake class at Kuo Yuan Ye ...
Chocolate, Cycling, and Boat Burning in Donggang, Taiwan
Donggang (東港) is a small township in Pingtung county on the southwest coast of Taiwan. Most travelers know Donggang as ...
Longshan Temple: How to Pray for Love at Taipei’s Top Temple
Longshan Temple is indisputably the most famous temple in Taipei city, Taiwan. And it’s not just a tourist-trap, either. Locals ...
Visiting TaipeiEye Theater for Taiwanese Opera in Taipei
Taking in a performance at TaipeiEye is an experience I highly recommend to all visitors to Taipei. TaipeiEye (臺北戲棚 or ...
Where to Buy or Rent a Kimono, Hanfu, or Qipao in Taiwan
Just like in other East Asian countries, some travelers in Taiwan like to dress up in traditional local outfits for ...
60+ Festivals in Taiwan: A Month-by-Month Guide
Taiwan is known for its myriad festivals and holidays, and participating in them may prove to be some of your ...