Category: Intro to Taiwan

Nov 29
The Incredible Temples of Taipei: A Visitor’s Guide

We have created a short list of some of our favorite temples in and around Taipei.…

Nov 28
Religion in Taiwan: A Crash Course

Overview When first arriving in Taiwan, foreigners are oftentimes surprised by the…

Nov 27
Embassy and Consulate Resources for Foreigners in Taiwan

Living in Taiwan and need to get in contact with your country of origin? We can point…

Nov 26
Visiting the Taipei National Palace Museum

You've wandered through a night market (yèshì, 夜市), you've tried stinky tofu (chòu…

Nov 25
Arriving in Taipei: Traveling from Taoyuan International Airport to Taipei City

Arriving in a new place can be nerve-racking even for the most seasoned traveler. This…

Nov 20
Taiwan Telephone option for foreigner : Useful comparison of 4 Taiwan SIM Card’s company

“Why choose Taiwan’s SIM Cards options as a foreigner ?”- you might…

Nov 19
The 5 Best Banks for Foreigners in Taiwan

You’re thinking of opening a bank account in Taiwan (all the steps are explained…

Nov 18
Open a bank account in Taiwan 3 Easy steps for Foreigners

The process of opening a bank account can be complex and time-consuming for foreigners…

Nov 18
Learning Chinese – why Taipei Guting is the best location

Taipei Guting MRT is conveniently located near many of the best language schools in…

Nov 18
Best hikes around Taipei

Not only is Taipei a big and living city, just on the outskirts of the city are plenty…

Nov 18
Visit Yilan county from Taipei

Being only 1,5 hours away from Taipei city with public transportation makes the Yilan…

Nov 18
Taipei museums : Some of the best museums in Taipei!

If you’re looking for some of the best museums in Taipei, you came to the right…

Nov 18
4 Amazing Must-See Locations in Beitou District, Taipei

Beitou District is in the far north of Taipei City, and is famous for it’s many…

Nov 18
Discover the amazing Beitou district in 4 steps

The Beitou district is the most mountainous, highest and is also the northernmost…

Nov 18
1 of Taiwan its most memorable places : Daytrip to Jiufen and Jinguashi

For a daytrip to Jiufen or a overnight trip during the weekends, Jiufen is the perfect…

Nov 18
Discover the amazing Nangang District in 4 steps

Once known as the “Black Town” due to it’s former large settlement…

Nov 18
Discover the amazing Datong District in 4 steps

Being one of the oldest districts and even having the oldest roadway in whole Taipei,…

Nov 18
Discover the amazing Wenshan District in 4 steps

Wenshan District is the most southern District of Taipei and is famous for its…

Nov 18
Discover the amazing Zhongshan district in 4 steps

As the center of the city’s tourist industry and one of the centers of…

Nov 18
Discover the amazing Songshan District in 4 steps

This district is well known as a major financial and cultural center of Taipei. You…

Nov 05
7 Insanely Delicious Vegetarian Hotspots in Taipei City

The popularity of vegetarian and vegan diets has been steadily increasing, with more…

Nov 03
Thrill Festival of the Year: The Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival in Taiwan

The Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival in Taiwan is a one of a kind cultural event…

Nov 01
The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Taipei: 5 Vintage Curations to Glow up Your Wardrobe

Culture, food, nightlife, and now a burgeoning thrifting scene, the neighborhoods of…

Nov 01
Getting an ARC in Taiwan: Your Stress Free Guide in 3 Easy Steps

If you are thinking of turning your time in Taiwan into something a little less…

Mar 25
Renting Taipei Apartments, find an amazing place in 6 steps

Taipei Apartments: Rent Learn what is specific to Taipei Apartments Decide what you…

Mar 07
The Easy Guide to the Best Taiwan Food – Part 1

Here we present the best of Taiwan food . Taiwan really is a country of incredible…

Mar 07
The Easy Guide to the Best Taiwan Food – Part 2

Here we present the absolute best Taiwan food. The problem, however, is that finding…

Feb 25
The best national parks of Taiwan

From Yushan, the biggest mountain on the island that rise up to almost 4000 meters, to…