If you want to travel from Taipei Main Station to Taoyuan Airport, your best option is by far taking the MRT (metro). The MRT ride from Taipei Main Station to Taoyuan International Airport only takes 35 minutes. This is much faster than taking the bus or a taxi. The bus might be cheaper, but you […]
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Houwan (Back Bay), Kenting
Houwan means “back bay” in Chinese. It’s quite an appropriate name, because it really feels like you are behind the scene and out of sight, away from the crowds, traffic, and hectic action that is found in Kenting Village, Baisha Beach, and Hengchun. Houwan 後灣, Back Bay. You can see the Marine Museum and Turtle […]
Random Pictures from Taichung City
Here’s a collection of pictures taken in and around Taichung City. I often go for long walks around Taichung, and I always carry my iPhone with me. Quite often I end up taking pictures of random stuff that might be of interest to potential visitors, but I simply don’t have the time to write entire […]
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 […]
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 […]
Paiwan Aborigines of Taiwan – Photo Gallery
I live on Paiwan land, in the southern part of Taiwan, in Manzhou Township 滿州鄉, Pingtung County 屏東縣. This area is part of the beautiful and renowned Kenting National Park 墾丁國家公園. The Paiwan indigenous people of Taiwan are the second-largest indigenous group on Formosa. There are approximately 95,000 Paiwan people. The majority of them live in […]
Taoyuan Airport Taxi to Taipei City and Beyond
After a long flight, taking the Taoyuan Airport taxi service to Taipei city might be what you need. The service is fast (except during rush hour), comfortable, and reliable. Here is a picture of fares from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Taipei and other cities: You can catch a taxi at Taoyuan International Airport at […]
Taipei Travel Blog – Introduction to Taiwan’s Capital
Why you’ll love Taipei Given a set of options as to the best stops in Asia, it wouldn’t be surprising for even the most seasoned travelers to give a list that goes something like “Beijing, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore and Tokyo”. Taipei isn’t on the list of top destinations in the region, but that’s what makes […]
