Taiwan Travel Stories

Oct 25, 2023 • 6 min read

From snow-dusted peaks and steaming hot springs to wildlife-filled nature reserves and neon-drenched cities, here's when to visit Taiwan.

Oct 23, 2023 • 6 min read

From gorgeous lakes to fashion-forward cities to serene coastlines, Taiwan offers lots in a small package. Here are the best places to visit.

Oct 23, 2023 • 10 min read

Drive along scenic landscapes, historic villages and cliffside highways on the top nine road trips in Taiwan.

Oct 21, 2023 • 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.

Oct 19, 2023 • 12 min read

From soaking in hot springs to learning about Indigenous culture, there's plenty to do in Taiwan. Try our favorite 15 experiences to get you started.

Oct 19, 2023 • 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.

Oct 18, 2023 • 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.

Jan 13, 2023 • 7 min read

From short crescents of shoreline to long stretches of black sand, these are the best beaches in Taiwan.

Sep 30, 2022 • 6 min read

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

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.

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…