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Christmas in Taiwan – The Ultimate Guide to Celebrating the Holidays
Every December thousands of international travelers hop on Google to search for information about how to celebrate Christmas in Taiwan. The results are underwhelming, littered
Christmas in Tainan
Santa’s helpers (aka Loci Amica staff) are almost done with your guides to celebrating the Holiday season in Taiwan. We’ve covered Christmas “things to do”
Christmas in Taichung
Image: courtesy of Snowtown That special time of the year is upon us. With Christmas celebrations in Taiwan growing with each passing annum locals, expats,
Christmas in Kaohsiung
We just released our guide to celebrating Christmas in Taipei, but as the second most populated city in Taiwan we’d be remiss to leave out
Christmas Events in Taipei – 3 Things to Do for the Holidays
The Holidays are upon us. We’ve already provided a guide for how to celebrate Thanksgiving in Taiwan (which launches the festive season) and now it’s
Alishan National Scenic Area – A Guided Tour
The Alishan national scenic area is located within Chiayi county in Taiwan and is known for its fantastic mountain views, Alishan tea hills, sunrise over
Best Hotels in Taichung (for Your Unique Needs)
Visitors often ask our local tour guides for recommendations on the best hotels in Taichung. Here are some of the best hotels recommended by our
Best Night Markets in Taichung 2019-2020
By now you know that night markets are popular in Taiwan. In fact, many trends are established at these epicenters of food, fashion, and fanfare.
Visit Taichung Jazz Festival when you are in Taichung
The annual Taichung Jazz Festival draws visitors from all over Taiwan and abroad, 2019 is no exception. Besides visiting the usual Taichung Tourist Spots, if
3 reasons why you must visit Taichung Second Market
Many travel guide books and blogs don’t mention Taichung Second Market as a must-visit Taichung tourist spot. This hidden gem in Taichung is one of
Best Surf Spots Near Taipei and Around Taiwan
Among the top water sports in Taiwan, one is growing in popularity faster than any other, especially now that it has been included in the
The Ultimate Guide to Taichung Airport
Taichung International Airport, also known as Taichung Airport, is an international airport terminal located in Taichung, Taiwan. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Taichung Airport
Want to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Taipei and Taiwan?
Traditionally the Thanksgiving holiday is celebrated in Canada, the United States, select Caribbean islands, and for some reason Liberia. However, it’s best known as a major
Top 10 Taichung Tourist Spots
You must visit these Taichung Tourist Spots when you travel in Taiwan. Taichung was the center of light industry, producing many low-cost toys, shoes, along
5 Delightfully Spooky and Scary Places in Taiwan
Seeking a spooky place to visit on Halloween? Are you a big fan of A&E’s Ghost Hunters? Whatever the case you’ll be pleased to know
How to “Halloween” in Taipei and Taiwan
There’s one thing we didn’t cover in our guide for what to do in Taiwan in autumn – Halloween. Yes, Halloween is celebrated in Taipei
Top Taiwan Parades to Check Out This Year (any year)
By definition, a parade is “a large public procession, usually including a marching band and often of a festive nature, held in honor of an anniversary,
“Taiwan Like a Local” in 5 Easy Steps
Some people are more than happy to be seen as a tourist. They have no problem wandering around a new city, map in hand and