Comparing Taiwan vs China can seem like a futile exercise.
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Plan the Ultimate Taiwan Beach Trip
The best swimming beaches in Taiwan are often not the most beautiful ones to look at, and vice-versa.
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Taiwan Strikes the Perfect Asian Balance
When comparing Taiwan vs Southeast Asia, there’s no obvious winner.
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Is Pingxi or Yi Peng Asia’s Best Lantern Festival?
Taiwan’s lantern festival is mainly appealing for people who will happen to be in the country anyway.
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The Truth About Taiwan’s Lantern Festival
I’m hoping I can save you from some of the trouble I experienced!
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Why You Should Sleep at Alishan
I now prefer to stay overnight at Alishan, even in cases where it isn’t necessary.
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Why Taiwan Clings to Cash
Cash is still almost always king in Taiwan.
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How to Enter Taiwan in 10 Seconds or Less
I highly recommend that you register for the e-Gate in Taiwan
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of YouBike
After reading this post, you should have a better grasp of how to rent a YouBike in Taipei.
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All the Ways Between Taiwan and Singapore
It’s easy to travel from Taiwan to Singapore—and rewarding, too.
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How to Travel from “China” to China
It’s relatively easy to travel from Taiwan to China
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Which “Chinese” Capital is the Best?
Beijing and Taipei don’t have a whole lot in common, their status as national (yes, I said it) capitals notwithstanding.
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The Truth About Masks in Taiwan
Masks were extremely rare in Taiwan before covid-19, more or less how they are in the US and Europe now.
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Why is Taiwan So Rainy?
Adopt a Taiwan travel strategy that’s as weather-proof as possible.
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Curious About SIM Cards in Taiwan? Start Here
I hope you’ll find my insights about your Taiwan SIM card enlightening.
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Plan Your Trip from Taiwan to Japan (or Vice-Versa)
Taiwan and Japan pair amazingly together—I should know.
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