Comparing Taipei vs Tokyo isn’t a question of good versus bad—both of these cities are worth visiting.
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Taiwan’s Best East Coast Base
It’s difficult for me to pit Hualien and Taitung against one another, given how much I love both of these cities.
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Taiwan in Miniature
Lyudao is like a distilled version of Taiwan itself, with a more concentrated beauty that overwhelms you at every turn.
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Where Taiwan Ends
Lanyu feels the ends of the earth—or, at least, the end of Taiwan.
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Which City in Southern Taiwan is Best for You?
Both these cities are awesome in their own right, though they aren’t necessarily interchangeable.
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Taiwan’s Ultimate Urban Rivalry
Comparing Taipei vs Kaohsiung isn’t something you’ll see done a lot online—at least not in English.
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Should You Visit Taiwan During Chinese New Year?
Even if you do have to contend with crowds, you probably won’t feel freezing.
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How Xiaoliuqiu Compares to Penghu
Just like the country itself, many “small” destinations and experience in Taiwan punch above their weight.
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Taiwan’s Best Tropical Escape
Comparing Xiaoliuqiu vs Kenting isn’t apples-to-apples, but I still think it’s an worthwhile analysis.
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Shifen Starts Here
Although most things to do in Shifen are straightforward, this not-as-famous-as-Jiufen lao jie has some tricks up its sleeve
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Xiaoliuqiu Starts Here
Xiaoliuqiu was the last of Taiwan’s outlying islands I visited.
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The Best “Old Street” Near Taipei
Comparing Jiufen vs Shifen isn’t obvious, apart from the fact that both are known in Chinese as lao jie.
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Southern Taiwan’s Best Base
I might be the first person to formally raise a debate about Kaohsiung vs Taitung.
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Sun Moon Lake for the Day—or the Night
Once you stay overnight at Sun Moon Lake, you’ll never go back to day trips.
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Is Alishan Better Than Sun Moon Lake?
They’re both rural destinations in a similar part of Taiwan, but the similarities arguably end there.
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Jiufen Didn’t Inspire “Spirited Away”—But It’s Still Awesome
Is Jiufen worth visiting?
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