What other place on earth has its own government, military, currency and borders, but in spite of this remains a province or territory of another nation?
Continue ReadingTaiwan Destinations
Is Alishan Better Than Sun Moon Lake?
They’re both rural destinations in a similar part of Taiwan, but the similarities arguably end there.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Taiwan’s Balloon Festival
Will attending the Taiwan International Balloon Festival change your life?
Continue ReadingTaitung’s Treasure Islands
There are key differences—exciting differences, frankly—between these two jewels in Taiwan’s crown.
Continue ReadingTaiwan in Miniature
Lyudao is like a distilled version of Taiwan itself, with a more concentrated beauty that overwhelms you at every turn.
Continue ReadingWhere Taiwan Ends
Lanyu feels the ends of the earth—or, at least, the end of Taiwan.
Continue ReadingLukang Love Affair
I didn’t expect a lot from Lukang.
Continue ReadingA Change of Pace in Changhua
Is Changhua worth visiting?
Continue ReadingShould You Visit Penghu or Kinmen?
The fact that you are even considering a trip to Penghu and/or Kinmen speaks to what an intrepid traveler you are.
Continue ReadingTantalizing Taipei
This Taipei itinerary will help you make the most of Taiwan’s capital, even if you don’t end up moving here like I did.
Continue ReadingWhy Taipei (Mostly) Trumps Tokyo
Comparing Taipei vs Tokyo isn’t a question of good versus bad—both of these cities are worth visiting.
Continue ReadingWhere Taiwan and China (Almost) Meet
Are the Kinmen Islands worth visiting?
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