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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The Best Ways to Get Away from Taipei
Taiwan’s capital is as enjoyable outside its city limits as it is in the shadows of Taipei 101.
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The Problem With Penghu
Is Penghu worth visiting?
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Taipei’s Oldest Area
The Taipei Wanhua district is the oldest, most authentic part of the city.
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My Favorite Temples in Taiwan
My list of the best temples in Taiwan might seem controversial to some.
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Taiwan’s Captivating “Cloud Forest”
Is Yunlin worth visiting?
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Off Taiwan’s Tourist Trail
The more obscure the Taiwanese destination, the more visiting it tends to reward you.
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