Why write a page about Air Pollution in Taichung? In case you didn’t know, air pollution in Taichung is seriously bad! After receiving few emails from unhappy travelers this past year, I feel I have the obligation to put out a “warning” about Taichung’s growing air pollution problem. Usually I stay away from political issues […]
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Travel from Taipei to Kaohsiung City
Traveling from Taipei to Kaohsiung City in the southern part of Taiwan is really easy. The 2 main questions you should ask yourself when considering transportation between Taipei and Kaohsiung are where do you want to arrive, and how fast you need to get there. Where do you want to arrive in Kaohsiung? The High […]
Space for Meditation and Yoga in Taiwan – Taitung Tree House
Taitung Tree House is THE most amazing space for meditation and yoga in Taiwan. It was built and created by my good friends Roman (Canadian) and Emily (his Taiwanese wife), the owners of the fantastic and unique Taitung Sea Art Hostel. This yoga and meditation center is located in a somewhat remote part of Taitung […]
Hiking the Alangyi Historic Trail
The 8 kilometer-long Alangyi Historic Trail 阿郎壹古道 is a path that travels along the wild and beautiful south-eastern coast of Taiwan. The track saddles both Taitung and Pingtung counties. In ancient times – which are probably not so remote – this path was mostly used by the different aboriginal tribes of the area for trade. […]
Taoyuan Airport to Taipei by MRT Metro
Traveling from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei City used to be a bit of a pain in the butt. Not anymore! With the introduction of the modern, fast, and clean MRT Line (metro) it is now a pleasant breeze to travel from Taiwan’s main international airport in Taoyuan to Taipei City and Taipei Main Station. Taoyuan […]
How to Travel from Taipei to Kenting
Traveling From Taipei to Kenting is really easy, affordable, safe, and convenient. You do not need to travel from Taipei City to Kenting National Park with a tour. You can easily arrange the whole trip by yourself on the very same day you want to travel. HSR High-Speed Train + Shuttle Bus Here are the […]
Chenggong Travel Guide
Chenggong 成功 is a fishing town located in Taitung County along the scenic Highway 11. With a population of 15,000, this place is the biggest town between Hualien city and Taitung city. Chenggong is surprisingly not on most people’s travel itinerary as they drive or ride along the coast – most travelers only stop here […]
Hiking in Taroko Gorge
Hiking in Taroko Gorge – Introduction Hiking in Taroko Gorge is a top experience in Taiwan! The national park is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in Asia. There are quite a few hiking trails in Taroko National Park and most of them are located in the gorge itself, near the East Coast […]