Travel Stories

Jan 3, 2023 • 6 min read

The best times to visit Taiwan, whether you’re a fan of cheap city breaks or long hikes to Taiwan’s top hot springs.

Nov 26, 2022 • 7 min read

Want to see Taiwan but traveling on a budget? Take advantage of free attractions and festivals, inexpensive public transport and exceptional hiking.

Nov 23, 2022 • 8 min read

Trains, shuttle buses... and chauffeurs?

Nov 3, 2022 • 12 min read

From soaking in hot springs to learning about Indigenous culture, there's plenty to do in Taiwan. And that's before we mention the incredible food...

Oct 22, 2022 • 7 min read

Tips from a Taipei resident of seven years.  

Sep 30, 2022 • 6 min read

Taiwan is an island of foodies where snacking is the national pastime. Here's what to eat.

Jul 23, 2022 • 3 min read

Read everything you need to know about securing a visa to visit Taiwan, a land of fabulous food, stunning hikes, delightful beaches and much more.

Jul 20, 2022 • 6 min read

From the highest mountain pass in northeast Asia to rare saltwater hot springs, Taiwan's national parks and scenic areas have something for everyone.

Jul 12, 2022 • 7 min read

From high-altitude routes and adventurous day hikes to scenic coastal paths and historic walking trails, these are Taiwan's best hikes.

Jan 14, 2020 • 5 min read

The ancient art of knife massage is undergoing a renaissance as a wellness activity in Taiwan. Jamie Fullerton ventures to Taipei to experience one.

Nov 8, 2018 • 6 min read

Sometime before dawn, a group of dedicated travellers huddle in the dark cold of a small mountain train station. Little puffs of breath rise on the frosty…

Aug 15, 2018 • 7 min read

It’s midnight, and you’re on the beach, wading carefully through the rock pools left behind by low tide. The only sound: the waves rushing back and forth…

Jun 5, 2018 • 6 min read

Tropical southern Taiwan is a land of turquoise waters and rocky coasts, night markets and beach bars, succulent seafood and fresh produce. One of…

Aug 16, 2017 • 6 min read

Spring is in the air in Kaohsiung; well, metaphorically anyway. Taiwan’s second largest city is reinventing itself from an industrial port to a cultural…

Sep 28, 2016 • 5 min read

Tucked away in the hills of northern Taiwan, there is a small village that houses a furry surprise. Set alongside the Keelung River, the former coal…

Jun 29, 2016 • 4 min read

On Taiwan’s southeastern coast, the alluring, snail-shaped county of Taitung is Taiwan’s wonderful secret. Taitung escapes mass tourism, despite having…

Nov 14, 2014 • 5 min read

Many Asian cities claim to be the one true king of street food. Thais boast that Bangkok’s endless alleyways filled with tasty dishes make their capital…

Sep 3, 2014 • 6 min read

There’s something brewing in the Orient, something that will make beer drinkers positively hoppy with glee. It’s a craft beer revolution, and one long…

Mar 14, 2014 • 5 min read

Right now, in-the-know foodies from across Asia are descending on an island in the East China Sea to gobble steaming plates of dumplings and nibble…

Apr 11, 2012 • 4 min read

It’s just past midnight. In a few moments all hell breaks loose.

Sep 26, 2011 • 4 min read

You don't need to know the history of the Catholic Church to appreciate a cathedral. And you equally don't need to understand 5000 years of Chinese…

Sep 26, 2011 • 3 min read

There's nothing like decades of martial law to make a community long for the good times. For the residents of Kinmen Island, a frontline in the defence…