Apr 22, 2022 | Asia, Taipei, Taiwan
Have you been rained by cherry blossoms? In spring, you stroll along the tree-lined park. Suddenly, a light breeze blows, and thousands of pink petals fall on you like raindrops. You cannot help but look up, then see the blue sky filled with blush pink clouds. How...
Mar 13, 2021 | Asia, Hot Spring, Taipei, Taiwan
Best Hot Spring in Beitou: Which Private or Public Bathhouse to Choose? Beitou Hot Spring is one of the best Taipei day trip destinations. In a stone’s throw away from the bustling city, Beitou is an urban retreat, where you can immerse yourself in Taiwan’s hot spring...
Feb 25, 2021 | Asia, Hot Spring, Taipei, Taiwan
Wulai Hot Spring Resort: Volando Urai Spring Spa & Resort + More Wulai (or Urai) is a small village tucked in a mountain near Taipei, best known for Wulai Hot Spring. It is also an indigenous settlement of Atayal tribes. The name Wulai (烏來) comes from the Atayal...
Nov 22, 2020 | Asia, Taipei, Taiwan
A Local’s Guide to Yongkang Street Food and Shopping Taiwan is one of the world’s best food destinations known for its vibrant night markets and diverse food scenes. It will take months or even years to enjoy all the mouthwatering foods the country has to offer. If...
Oct 13, 2020 | Asia, Taipei, Taiwan
Make Your Own Pottery in Yingge Pottery Class Do you like pottery? I do. I collect, use, and cherish them. So when I first visited Taipei, I had to visit Yingge Ceramics Old Street – the pottery capital of Taiwan. Then, I came back to the States with a half...
Aug 14, 2019 | Asia, Food, Taipei, Taiwan
One of the must-buy souvenirs in Taiwan is a pineapple tart. With surging demand, more than a dozen pineapple cake makers have flooded in the market. Too many choices of Taiwan’s must-buy snack might overwhelm you! No worries, if you are in search of the best...