Category: Hikes
We believe the secret to Taipei is that it is a city patiently helping and waiting for you to fall in love.
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…
"Because it is there;" "because it is calling and we must go;" "because we have always seen further from the shoulders of giants;" "because the eye is called to ever further horizons;" "because it is an adventure;" "because it is a challenge;" "because to stand upon a ridge line and to see the rise of deeper unexplored mountain ranges stirs something in the soul;" "because there will always be more mountains to climb." Whatever your reasons for venturing to Yu Shan (玉山) or Jade Mountain, we get it. It's not Everest,…
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.
Not only is Taipei a big and living city, just on the outskirts of the city are plenty of mountains to be found where you can spend time in the incredible nature that Taiwan has to offer. So if you’re just considering in hiking for 1 day or don’t have the time to go to […]
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 […]
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!