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, […]
Outdoor
Taroko Gorge Campgrounds
Camping in Taroko is an experience you shouldn’t miss if you have camping gear and plan to visit the area. The three main Taroko Gorge campgrounds are within few minutes of Tianxiang, the main village in the gorge. If you do not have your own car or scooter, you should camp at Baiyang camping spot, […]
Hike at Xuhai Grassland -旭海大草原
The Xuhai Grassland offers some of the most breathtaking coastal views along all of Taiwan’s rugged east coast. I love this place so much, there are very few tourists (even on weekends) and it’s just 20 minutes away from my house! 🙂 I think it’s one of the coolest spot on the island, and you […]
Chufengbi Trail in Kenting National Park
If you are planning on hiking the Chufengbi Trail between Nanrenlu (南仁路) and Jialeshui (佳樂水), in Kenting National Park, think twice. At first, I thought my biggest problem was going to be hitching a ride back home at the end of the trek. Turns out you can’t even legally hike the Chufengbi path! It’s a real […]
Rock Climbing in Long Dong, Taiwan
Welcome to Taiwan’s rock climbing mecca! I first came to Taiwan in 2000, for one main purpose: to rock climb at Long Dong! At the age of 20, I had already climbed extensively at some of the biggest crags in North America, namely Squamish, Yosemite, Red Rocks, and Joshua Tree… I had never heard about […]
Sun Moon Lake 日月潭
Quite simply one of the most beautiful destinations in Taiwan! Taiwan’s largest freshwater body, Sun Moon Lake sits at an altitude of 762m in the mountains of Nantou County, in central Taiwan. With good weather year-round, accessible sights and tons of outdoor activities to offer, it’s not surprising it’s one of Taiwan’s most renowned tourist destinations. All […]
A Detailed Travel Guide to Pinglin in Northern Taiwan
Pinglin Travel Information In Taiwan, nearly every city is famous for something. Yilan has onions, Yingge has pottery, and Sanyi has wood. In Pinglin, the claim to fame is tea, particularly that of the acidic, rich, green Bao Zhong variety. The tea is harvested in the Spring, so if you get a chance, try to […]
17 Best Motorcycle Rides and Road Trips in Taiwan
Travelers to Taiwan often ask me: “What’s the ONE thing I absolutely must do while in Taiwan?” You’d probably expect my answer to include temples, food, night markets, or hot springs. Nope. My clear and definite answer has always been the same: Rent a scooter or motorcycle and go for a ride! With hundreds of […]