Category: Day Trips
In the woods of Nangang Park lies a secret stone circle...
We have been thinking about loftier pursuits... For a long time we have wanted to try our hand at paragliding.
We believe the secret to Taipei is that it is a city patiently helping and waiting for you to fall in love.
"Come guess me this riddle, what beats pipes and fiddle What's hotter than mustard and milder than cream What best wets your whistle, what's clearer than crystal What's sweeter than honey and stronger than steam."
There's just that sort of X-files vibe, Twilight crossed with Twilight Zone ambiance you know?
Grab your crackerjacks folks, it's time to catch a baseball game...
And I found myself wondering, “Is euphoria discovered in steaming pools of naked old men?” We’ve written about hot springs before (check out our post about visiting the Bayan Wild Hot Springs), but it is soaking season in Taiwan and it seemed like a shame to let the opportunity for this post to pass us by. We recently took a pilgrimage to the town of Jiaoxi, for some bone level warmth and much needed TLC. It had been a long time since our last visit and we had forgotten both the…
It feels like the answer to a Zen koan asking how to find contentment in this turbulent world. It certainly is the answer to how to stave off the chill on a rainy afternoon in a winter in Taiwan. The Bayan Wild Hot Springs are located in the heart of Yangmingshan, about an hour and a half north of Taipei and are an incredible way to soak away your worries for an afternoon. Watch our video for a better sense of the experience.
Read about a day trip to one of Taiwan's hidden gems, towns and hiking trails on the eastern edge of Alishan National Park.
If you are visiting Taiwan, or if you are new to Taiwan, you have most likely heard of Hualian and Taroko National Park. It is an iconic destination, no less visually striking than Big Sur, Cape Breton, or the Coast of Brava and it is one of the most beautiful places in Taiwan. There are an incredible number of blogs, websites, and resources out there to help you plan your visit, but we wanted to create a post with a few of our favorite things in Hualian and Taroko that you…
We have created a short list of some of our favorite temples in and around Taipei. Some are fairly well known while others are well off the beaten tourist path. Walk with us as we wander through some of the coolest spaces that this city has to offer.
Being only 1,5 hours away from Taipei city with public transportation makes the Yilan county the best getaway from the city for a daytrip or overnight trip. Filled with things to do, in Yilan you will find whatever that suits your needs! From hiking in the nature, relaxing on the beach or getting lost in […]
Beitou District is in the far north of Taipei City, and is famous for it’s many hot springs. It’s been a holiday destination since early 1900s. Many people love Beitou for it’s fresh air, mysterious hills – and it’s most famous asset, ‘white sulfur’ hot springs! Beitou is in fact one of the most hot […]
The Beitou district is the most mountainous, highest and is also the northernmost located district of Taipei city. The Beitou district is known for its beautiful natural and green surroundings. Furthermore is it also known for its natural hotsprings and thermal valley, which is a must visit when you’re in Taipei. In this article we […]
For a daytrip to Jiufen or a overnight trip during the weekends, Jiufen is the perfect getaway from the city and enjoy this little cozy old goldmining town that has been build during the colonisation from the Japanese. With a stunning view to the sea and mountains from the town this is a must visit […]
Once known as the “Black Town” due to it’s former large settlement of all kind of industries, producing emissions of thick, black smoke, luckily has changed a lot since back then. Nowadays it’s known for it’s agriculture and is the hub for humanities and technology. Even education recognized that, letting the Chinese University of Science […]
Being one of the oldest districts and even having the oldest roadway in whole Taipei, the iconic Dihua street, the district is one of the cultural hot spots of the city. In this article I’ll work through some of the best places of this amazing district to give you an idea what to expect if […]
Wenshan District is the most southern District of Taipei and is famous for its beautiful nature. Most foreigners like to live there because of its natural beauty and calm small-town vibe not far away from the big city life style In this article I”ll work through some of the best places of this amazing district […]
As the center of the city’s tourist industry and one of the centers of international business it’s easy to say that this district has its general and administrative importance. It’s covered with large hotels and international restaurants and is one of the main centers of art and culture. You can say it’s an area of […]
This district is well known as a major financial and cultural center of Taipei. You can find numerous headquarters from relevant banks and airlines. Plus, there are a lot of museums and Songshan is the uprising district, meaning it’s gaining more and more popularity. In this article I”ll work through some of the best places […]
From Yushan, the biggest mountain on the island that rise up to almost 4000 meters, to the beautiful gorges in Taroko, Taiwan has it all. If you're in Taiwan you don't want to miss out on these natural wonders, thats why we will be discussing some of the best national parks Taiwan has to offer!