The island of Taiwan in East Asia is home to a fascinating culture and history and is much more than the urban destinations it is known for.
For visitors to Taiwan, the southern city of Kaohsiung is a must-visit destination. As one of the major metropolises on the island, the city is jam-packed with things to do. What’s more, sightseeing in Kaohsiung takes you …
When people think of travelling to Taiwan, they’re really thinking about visiting Taipei. It is Taiwan’s capital and largest city after all and probably the only place people have heard of. The real reason Taipei …
Few destinations in recent memory have overwhelmingly surprised me as much as Taiwan. Visiting on a whim out of curiosity, I came with few expectations and very little clue what was ahead of me. I …
Sometimes things just don’t break your way. After learning that Taiwan was more than just an urban destination, I was keen to explore some of the island’s mountainous interior. My target – Taroko National Park, …
Sometimes things just don’t break your way. That was clearly the case when I visited Taitung on Taiwan’s east coast last October. This wasn’t because there was anything wrong with the small city. No, it …
Taiwan is often thought of as a destination of metropolises. Visit Taichung or Kaohsiung in the south, and you’d find that hard to argue. Sprawling and home to wide avenues carving between ultra-modern skyscrapers, the …
To be honest, the city of Taichung in northwestern Taiwan was a mystery to me. I was only heading there as the first stop on my first trip to Taiwan because it was the cheapest …