Xiao Liuqiu is the small island located in the Taiwan Strait, not too far southeast of Kaohsiung City. In recent years, the island has seen an explosion in numbers of tourists (mostly young local Taiwanese) who make the short journey by fast ferry to its shores to dive, snorkel, eat seafood, or just ride a […]
Beaches
Sail Rock, Kenting National Park
Sail Rock is the third most popular place where people stay in Kenting National Park after Kenting Town, and Nanwan (South Bay). It is located about 10 minutes south of Kenting Village. Why stay at Sail Rock? A lot of people, myself included, think that the Sail Rock area is more pleasant than Kenting Village […]
Surfing in Taiwan – Yes, Formosa’s got Waves!
Welcome to the new surfing mecca in Asia – TAIWAN! Thinking about Taiwan for your next surfing adventure? Good idea. I promise you simply cannot regret it – Taiwan has it all: big waves, friendly locals, amazing food, affordable accommodation, stunning scenery, and on top of that, it still enjoys a relatively off-the-beaten-track vibe. Here, […]
Visit Taiwan’s Finest Beaches in Kenting National Park
If warm tropical weather and white sandy beaches are your thing, head down south for at least a day or two. Kenting, located at the southern tip of the island, is one of the top three hot-spots for tourists in Taiwan. This part of Formosa has a national park, beautiful beaches, ecological protection areas, old villages, […]
A Detailed Travel Guide to Taitung in Eastern Taiwan
Taitung, Chinese for “East Taiwan”, is in the Southeastern corner of Formosa. Though few people visit the city itself, it often serves as a stopover point for those on their way to Green Island and/or Orchid Island, which is what you will find if you draw a line directly east from Taidong. Both of these islands are part […]
Taiwan Vacation Secret – Dulan!
You simply cannot not make a stop in Dulan if you’re traveling along the east coast of Taiwan! Dulan is a true Taiwanese vacation secret! Dulan is a small, peaceful coastal town located 20km north of Taitung city, on the east coast. And it is without a doubt my favorite travel destination in Taiwan! This tiny community of Ami […]
Winson’s Hostel in Jialeshui, Kenting
Winson’s Hostel in Kenting, has absolutely all the aspects or “requirements” to be considered the best “beach house” in Jialeshui. Just in case you didn’t know, Jialeshui is one of the two best surfing spots in Taiwan (the other Taiwanese surfing mecca is Cheng Gong, north of Taitung, on the East Coast.) Winson House’s reputation […]
The Penghu Islands in the Taiwan Strait
Facts About Penghu in Taiwan Ninety little islands make up the Penghu archipelago, off the Western coast of mainland Taiwan, longitudinally wedged between Taichung and Tainan. The island group may also be referred to as The Pescadores Islands of Taiwan, the name given to it by Portuguese explorers. Unlike the Taiwanese mainland, Penghu’s geography has lent itself […]
