As far as East Asia goes, Taiwan is a place where you’re sure to get a lot for your money. For such a small island, there is a wealth of things to do- you can experience big cities vibes…
Taiwan
Whenever I think back on my time in Jiufen, one thing springs to mind… Did we miss something? We seem to be the only people on the whole of the world wide web who weren’t Spirited Away in this historical…
During our trip to Taiwan, we were lucky enough to experience Taipei not once, but twice. We returned to the vibrant, capital city after getting acquainted with the mountains of Taiwan at Taroko Gorge National Park. As we were coming back for…
It’s no secret that Veeran and I are partial to a wee hike every now and then. It’s been one of our favourite hobbies here in Korea and we have big plans to do lots of it on our…
Our week in Taiwan seemed to come and go in a flash. Both Veeran and I have been excited to visit the country for a while, having heard great things from friends who had already been. As it was…
Where to Stay in Taipei: Eight Elephants and Dreaming Dragons Hostel
Although our first trip to Taipei was a short one, we instantly felt like locals as we traversed around that city. We stayed at Eight Elephants and Dreaming Dragons in Shida, one of the less touristy parts of the…
It’s funny the things that you can learn about a new place in your first 24 hours of being there. When I’m on the move, I like to write down little observations about a new place and look back…