By Carrie on June 18, 2013
There are lots of Taipei hostels to choose from, but which hostels come highly recommended by teachers and visitors that have visited Taipei? Find out here on our list of top recommended hostels for visiting Taipei.
Posted in Budget Travel, DESTINATIONS, Features, Taipei Travel Guide, Taiwan Travel Guide, Travel Advice | Tagged Budget Travel, budget travel Taiwan, hostels, hostels in Taipei, living in Taipei, Taipei, Taipei hostels, Taiwan Travel Guide |
By Carrie on June 11, 2013
Lin An Tai Historical House and Museum is one of the oldest houses in Taipei. It dates back to 1783. This traditional Fujianese-style home looks like something straight out of a traditional Chinese watercolor painting.
Posted in Cultural Travel, Features, Taipei Travel Guide, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged Cultural Travel, Lin An Tai Historical House and Museum, Taipei, Taipei attractions, Taipei museums, Taipei tourist attractions, Taipei travel, Taipei Travel Guide, Taiwanese culture |
By Carrie on April 29, 2013
Does Taipei have any beaches? Yes, it does! Shalun Beach is hidden down a series of back lanes near to Danshui Fisherman’s Wharf in Taipei, and it has been a well kept secret for many years.
Posted in Features, Taipei Travel Guide, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged Asian beaches, beach, Beaches, beaches in Northern Taiwan, beaches in Taiwan, Danshui, family friendly activities in Taiwan, Shalun Beach, Taipei, Taiwan beaches, Taiwan Travel Guide, things to do in Taipei, travel Taiwan, travel with kids |
By Carrie on April 9, 2012
My parents visit Taiwan (and Asia) for the very first time! Read up on our visit to Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101, Din Tai Fung and Ximending.
Posted in Blog, Features | Tagged Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, CKS Memorial Hall, Din Tai Fung, Taipei, Taipei 101, Taiwan Travel Guide, Ximen, Ximending |
By Ava Apollo on December 27, 2011
This guest blog is by Ava Apollo. When she’s not writing for MSW, she’s blogging about adventure travel at bemytravelmuse.com. In the Xin Yi district of Taipei, home to the famous 101 skyscaper, immaculate residential mid-rises owned by the powerful and rich Taipei elite sit quietly amidst the buzz of one of the busiest intersections [...]
Posted in Cultural Travel, Features, Guest Authors, Taipei Travel Guide, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged Asia, Bloggers, Cultural Travel, Guest Authors, Reflections, Short Stories, Taipei, Taiwan Travel Guide |
By Carrie on October 27, 2011
Shoppers flip through glossy binders of Halloween costumes in one of Ximending’s costume shops. All Hallow’s Eve is almost upon us and Taipei is gearing up for another night of Halloween fun. Every year, the parties just keep getting bigger and better. Trust me when I say that Halloween is one night out you won’t [...]
Posted in Features, Taipei Travel Guide | Tagged Halloween costumes, Halloween costumes Taipei, Holidays, Taipei, Taiwan Travel Guide |
By Ava Apollo on September 21, 2011
This guest blog is by Ava Apollo. When she’s not writing for MSW, she’s blogging about adventure travel at bemytravelmuse.com. I had full blown reverse culture shock when I moved home from Taipei. I’m talking sleepless nights, forgetfulness as to how to operate a vehicle, the feeling that nobody cared I was back, the whole shebang.Yes, I [...]
Posted in Cultural Travel, Features, Guest Authors | Tagged Asia, Bloggers, Cultural Observations, Cultural Travel, Culture Shock, Guest Authors, Reflections, Taipei, Taiwan Travel Guide |
By Ava Apollo on August 29, 2011
This guest blog is by Ava Apollo. When she’s not writing for MSW, she’s blogging about adventure travel at bemytravelmuse.com. Have you ever found yourself taking a drive down a roadside in Taiwan, when out of the corner of your eye you catch a scantily-clad la mei (“hot” girl) working behind glass walls? Whether you have or [...]
Posted in Features, Guest Authors, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged Asia, Bloggers, Cultural Travel, Guest Authors, People, Taipei, Taiwan Travel Guide |
By Ava Apollo on July 20, 2011
Ava’s journey in Taipei ends and she discusses the changes after moving back home.
Posted in DESTINATIONS, Expat Travel - Self Realizations from Living Abroad, Features, Guest Authors, Taipei Travel Guide, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged Asia, Guest Authors, Reflections, Short Stories, Taipei, Taiwan Travel Guide |
By Ava Apollo on July 6, 2011
Self realization: Studying abroad brings more challenges forth than you ever think it will. Life will be changed, and there may be rough patches, but stick with me through the rest of the story. It was all worth it, in the end. I promise.
Posted in Expat Travel - Self Realizations from Living Abroad, Features, Guest Authors, Taipei Travel Guide, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged Asia, Bloggers, Guest Authors, Reflections, Short Stories, Taipei, Taiwan Travel Guide |
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