Travel Stories

Taipei

- activities
Free things to do in Taipei: wild hikes, historic temples and priceless culture
6 min read • Jul 7, 2022
Traveling in Taiwan is generally a joy for budget-conscious travelers, but the capital city of Taipei may test your abilities to tour cheaply if you don’t…
- destination practicalities
- tips and advice
Brave the heat or wait for cooler weather? Discover the best time to visit Taipei
6 min read • Jun 30, 2022
Taipei may be hot most of the year, but there's plenty to do whenever you go. Here's our month-to-month guide for traveling to Taipei.
- hiking
- activities
The best day trips from Taipei for a glimpse of rural Taiwan
11 min read • May 17, 2022
Within the dense forests that encircle colorful, chaotic Taipei, the mysteries of rural Taiwan await. Make time for these rewarding day trips from Taipei.
- tips and advice
- destination practicalities
Explore Taipei on a budget without missing a thing
13 min read • May 11, 2022
Find out how to eat, shop and travel around Taipei on a budget without sacrificing a thing.
- activities
- art and culture
8 of the best things to do in Taipei: food, culture and amazing views
6 min read • Jan 6, 2022
Heading to Taipei but not sure where to start? Here are the activities that should be at the top of your list.
- shopping
- activities
Lost in Taipei? Not with this guide to the city's best neighborhoods
5 min read • Jan 4, 2022
Hot springs, shopping, history and more await visitors to this Asian capital.
- history
- art and culture
“Your chi door is not open”: experiencing a traditional knife massage in Taipei
5 min read • Jan 14, 2020
The ancient art of knife massage is undergoing a renaissance as a wellness activity in Taiwan. Jamie Fullerton ventures to Taipei to experience one.
- sustainable travel
- connections
Talkin’ trash: 6 beach cleans you can join in cities around the world
7 min read • Oct 16, 2019
Volunteering for a beach clean allows travellers to do good, get outdoors and meet locals. Here are six cities where you can help to clean the coastline.
- food
- food and drink
Asian street food fight: Singapore vs Taipei
5 min read • Nov 14, 2014
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…
- food
- food and drink
Taiwan: a secret foodie wonderland
5 min read • Mar 14, 2014
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…
- shopping
- activities
A traveller's guide to buying jade
5 min read • Feb 22, 2011
Valued throughout Asia for its beauty and elegance, jade is an especially desired keepsake for visitors to Taipei, which has hundreds of stores…