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 celebration for the USA and because of this other cities around the globe have stepped up to offer American expats and travelers a taste of home on the fourth Thursday in […]
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 with electronic devices in the 1980s. As a result, Taichung Tourist Spots weren’t famous. Today, many tourists visit Taichung City as there are a lot of exciting tourist spots and […]
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 that your up and coming visit to Taiwan offers what you’re looking for when it comes to not-so-typical adventures. While the island is rich which massive amusement parks, countless shopping […]
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 and around Taiwan by locals and visitors, even though it is nowhere near as big as it is in North America. That said, with each passing year, more and more […]
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, person, event, etc”. Less-than-ethusiatsic interpretation aside, parades are blast for those who enjoying mingling with a crowd amidst festive sights and sounds. While there are jubilant gatherings throughout Taiwan all […]
“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 opened wide, asking for directions, and snapping photos of…everything. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that – it’s darn fun actually. However, many travelers prefer to blend in and immerse […]
What to Do in Taiwan During Autumn
There is not as dramatic of a difference in seasonal weather in Taiwan as there is in many other popular East and South East Asian travel destinations. That said, our island does have both quirks and opportunities which come with the passing of the seasons. Given that we’re at the tail end of the summer […]
What Not to Bring to Taiwan
Last week, we released a helpful article for international travelers about what to bring to Taiwan. What’s the logical followup? What not to bring to Taiwan, of course. And no, we’re not talking about the items forbidden by TSA, such as explosives, weapons, and even more threatening – a tube of toothpaste over 100 ml. […]
What to Bring to Taiwan
Is your trip to Taiwan already booked? Sweet! You’re in for a great time no matter the time of year you’re coming here. But now you’re wondering exactly what to pack into your luggage and carry-on beyond the undies and other essentials. Honestly, with hundreds of day and night markets on the islands you honestly […]
Baseball Attractions in Taiwan You Need to See
We started with the intention of writing a “best sports attractions in Taiwan” list then quickly came to our senses. While other sports such as basketball are gaining in popularity, baseball is sports in Taiwan. That’s right, America’s national pastime is just as big here is East Asia, if not proportionately more so. That means […]