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2012 Wangan Green Turtle Ecological Camp

by quinnhung 10 May 2012

[2012 Wangan Green Turtle Ecological Camp|http://www.tamee.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=297&Itemid=110] The Green Turtl…
RE: 12 Days To Explore- HELP!

by nickkembel 22 March 2012

It's tough to ask such a general question, because Taiwan does not have any absolute must-sees that everybody agrees on, but has dozens…
RE: Beaches

by nickkembel 22 March 2012

No super white sand in Taiwan. Best to get a cheap flight over to the Philippines. The whitest I have seen was on Green Island, and…
RE: Travelling in May to Taiwan with a 4 year old

by Wallami 16 February 2012

I would consider Penghu. Lovely beaches and lots of things to do: museums, aquariums, cool rock formations, boat trips to outer islands.…
RE: hiking and snorkelling in Taiwan

by Wallami 22 January 2012

Taiwan abounds in day hikes, especially the up and down kind. Caoling Historic Trail Walami Trail Day hiking around Tatajia (start of…
Re: Scuba on Isla Mujeres

by mwrees 31 December 2011

Just dived with Casa del Buceo on Calle Pescadores (info@casadelbuceo.com; www.casadelbuceo.com). Pablo and the crew, dive master and…
RE: Visiting Penghu, questions

by alberta_man 29 December 2011

You can fly between Chiayi and Penghu. Daily in the early afternoon. Given the very short distance, it shouldn't be expensive.
RE: Xiamen to Taiwan

by alberta_man 29 December 2011

Don't bother booking your flight in advance if you are going to fly domestically from Jinmen (aka Kinmen). There are flights all the…
RE: Taiwan honeymoon June/July 2012

by gnaij 27 November 2011

Given the amount of time you have, it seems feasible to visit all three island groups. And if you're into idyllic Fujianese villages and…
Re: Taiwan honeymoon June/July 2012

by PolleNina 27 November 2011

Thanks for the quick reply! Very useful links, especially the forum. We don't have an itinerary yet, all three islands (Lanyu, Ludao,…
One month inTaiwan

by jacques987 15 September 2011

Hello I would like to know, if my planning it's good to have a good know of Taiwan 1- Taipei 2-Hualien 3-Hualien 4Shihtiping 5-Gre …
Re: Taiwan backpacking trip

by zhaoyun 20 August 2011

I think 1000/ day is doable, though it is really the bare minimum. You could pay 400 for a dorm bed and 250 a day for food, perhaps 200…
trip report 18 days Venezuela

by stoni111121 27 July 2011

Hello everyone, this is a somewhat lengthy trip report from our Venezuela Tour from July 7th-25th 2011. I went there with my girlfriend,…
Re: 10 days in Taiwan

by zhaoyun 18 July 2011

Sorry Yaofeng, but reality disagrees with you. It's been around for around 4 or 5 years, IIRC, and is very popular. It was even credited…
RE: Southern Taiwan + Taipei in 15 days

by channamasala 01 July 2011

I think that schedule is a little tight, giving you just one full day in every place. Especially for Penghu that's really a rushed trip.…
Taiwan, 4 weeks backpack, luggage storage and...

by ta765 21 June 2011

My initial plan : Travel around the island for 3/4 weeks backpacking : One week at coast (hope could join diving lessons) One week at…
RE: Southern Taiwan + Taipei in 15 days

by edwardslate 16 June 2011

I recommend Penghu as well, got all the facilities design for travel, small islands around it like Jibei is very good for activities like…
RE: Southern Taiwan + Taipei in 15 days

by hsuan 15 June 2011

For islands, I recommend you to take a trip to Penghu. Penghu is an awesome island in my mind, perfect scenery, blue sky and good weather.…
Southern Taiwan + Taipei in 15 days

by lostsheeptravels 13 June 2011

Hi all, Will be doing a southern taiwan and taipei trip in 15 days and will like to bounce off ideas if this would be feasible as follow…
RE: Penghu / Green Island / Turtle Island / Orchid Island for 2 days?

by tommygp 06 June 2011

Or if you decide against Penghu http://www.greenislandadventures.com/
RE: Penghu / Green Island / Turtle Island / Orchid Island for 2 days?

by tommygp 06 June 2011

If you fly from Taipei then the 2 days is ok but your still pushing it in terms of how much you can enjoy without rushing. I think the…
Re: $40usd / NT$ 1150 Per day budget in Taiwan

by zhaoyun 01 June 2011

I'd say 1,200/ day is reasonable. I usually spend about 200/ day for food, and I live in one of Taiwan's most expensive areas. Keep…
Penghu / Green Island / Turtle Island / Orchid Island for 2 days?

by chimes0709 19 May 2011

Hey guys! Want a recommendation for a weekend beach getaway in Taiwan. We'll be able to leave from Taipei on Friday evening and return…
Re: Kinmen Island - worth a visit?

by zhaoyun 06 April 2011

Perhaps I'm not the best judge because I live in Taipei, which is truly unbearable in August, but when I went last July I found Jinmen…
RE: Kinmen Island - worth a visit?

by zhaoyun 04 April 2011

I had a great time in Jinmen, but if your primary interest is scenery and beaches it may not be for you. I didn't get to any beaches,…