Oct 15, 2021 | Asia, Hualien, Taiwan
How to get to Hualien from Taipei & Where to Stay in Hualien Hualien on the East Coast of Taiwan is an underrated scenic region with lush mountains and a stunning coastline. It is the perfect road trip destination for anyone who adores the beauty of nature and...
Oct 4, 2021 | Asia, Taitung, Taiwan
East Coast of Taiwan: A First Timer’s Guide to Taitung Taitung – often referred to as the Garden of Taiwan – is surrounded by lush green mountains and a turquoise ocean. Yet, this gorgeous place on the East Coast of Taiwan is one of the country’s...
Sep 27, 2021 | Asia, Islands of Taiwan, Taiwan
The Ultimate Travel Guide to Taiwan’s Most Exotic Island Orchid Island, or Lanyu (蘭嶼), is one of Taiwan’s offshore islands created by a volcanic eruption. It is best known for a stunning natural beauty untainted by human development and the livelihood of Tao...
Jun 15, 2021 | Asia, Hualien, Taiwan
How to get to Taroko Gorge from Taipei & Hualien A magnificent marble gorge carved by the turquoise river stream, plunging canyons in varying shades of gray, and soaring cliff with luscious forest. Featuring this dramatic scenery and pristine nature, Taroko Gorge...
Jun 7, 2021 | Asia, Hualien, Taiwan
How to get a Zhuilu Old Trail Permit Zhuilu Old Trail (also known as Jheilu or Zhuilu Old Road) is my favorite hiking trail in Taroko National Park. Narrowly carved 700m above the canyon floor, the track features an absolutely magnificent (and hair-raising) view of...
May 26, 2021 | Asia, Taichung, Taiwan
Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan has been my favorite place ever since I visited the gorgeous water reservoir in my first year living in the country. The serene alpine lake is as unearthly and mystic as its legend. And the best thing to do in Sun Moon Lake is to just...
