By Carrie Kellenberger on November 4, 2013
Taipei’s Maokong Gondola is a first-rate cable car experience in Taipei, Taiwan. It promises stunning views and lots of photo opportunities along the way. Taipei’s Maokong Gondola is part of the Taipei MRT system, allowing visitors easy access to Taiwan’s famous tea plantations and rugged mountain terrain.
Posted in Budget Travel, FEATURES, Taipei, Taiwan | Tagged cable cars, gondola, Maokong, Maokong Gondola, Taipei, Taipei Zoo, Taiwan, tea, tea plantations, things to do in Taipei, Wenshan District |
By Carrie Kellenberger on September 12, 2013
The Sanyi Woodcarving Festival has been held in Taiwan each year since 1990. It attracts countless woodcarvers and art lovers from around the world. This year, the festival begins on September 28th, 2013.
Posted in FEATURES, Taiwan | Tagged Art, Asia, Cultural Travel, Festivals, Sanyi, Taiwan, Taiwan art, Taiwan festivals, Taiwanese culture, woodcarving |
By Carrie Kellenberger on August 31, 2013
There are no shortage of things to do in Taipei; this is a city that never sleeps. There’s always something going on, new restaurants opening up and beautiful expo events to attend. While many travelers are generally focused on seeking out the city’s main attractions to cross off their travel itineraries, here are a few unique travel adventures in Taipei that always go over well.
Posted in FEATURES, Taipei | Tagged Hot Springs, restaurants in Taipei, Taipei, Taipei Restaurants, Taipei tourist attractions, Taiwan, theme restaurants in Taipei, travel Taipei, Yangmingshan |
By Carrie Kellenberger on August 4, 2013
Have you ever wondered about what it might be like to live like a monk? Well, your chance is here. Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Memorial Monastery in Southern Kaohsiung offers this unique experience in English and Chinese at its Weekend Temple Retreat
Posted in Blog, Cultural Travel, FEATURES, Taiwan | Tagged Buddhism, budget travel Taiwan, Fo Guang Shan, Kaohsiung, Kaoshiung Travel Guide, monasteries, monastery, religion in Taiwan, Southern Taiwan, Taiwan, Temples, travel Taiwan |
By Carrie Kellenberger 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, Taiwan, travel advice | Tagged Budget Travel, budget travel Taiwan, hostels, hostels in Taipei, living in Taipei, Taipei, Taipei hostels, Taiwan |
By Carrie Kellenberger 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, Taiwan | Tagged Asian beaches, Beaches, beaches in Northern Taiwan, beaches in Taiwan, Danshui, family friendly activities in Taiwan, Shalun Beach, Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan beaches, things to do in Taipei, travel Taiwan, travel with kids |
By Guest Writers on April 22, 2013
Located on the Northeast coast of Taiwan, Long Dong (Dragon Cave) gets its name from the shape of the coastline, which resembles the body of a dragon. If ever there was a place for soul searching in Taiwan, it’s here.
Posted in Adventure Travel, Couples Travel, FEATURES, Guest Authors, Taiwan | Tagged Adventure Travel, Caves, Dragon Cave, Hiking, Hiking in Taiwan, Long Dong, Northeast Coast of Taiwan, rock climbing, Taiwan, Taiwan adventures, Taiwan day trips, Taiwan sightseeing |
By Carrie Kellenberger on March 3, 2013
If you’re a temple lover in Taiwan, one of the best (and craziest!) places to visit is Lotus Pond, also known as Lotus Lake. Lotus Pond is a large manmade body of water in Kaoshiung, Southern Taiwan. Its shoreline is liberally studded with many bizarre looking temples and pagodas.
Posted in FEATURES, Taiwan, Travel Photography | Tagged Confucius temple, Cultural Travel, Dragons, Guanyin, Kaohsiung, Kaoshiung Travel Guide, Kuanyin, Lotus Pond, Pagodas, religion in Taiwan, Southern Taiwan, Taiwan, Taiwanese culture, Taiwanese legends, Taiwanese mythology, Temples |
By Carrie Kellenberger 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, Ximen, Ximending |
By Carrie Kellenberger on April 3, 2012
On April 4th, 2012, the often neglected hillside cemeteries and graveyards of Taiwan will become hives of activity as families prepare for Tomb Sweeping Day (Ching Ming Jie). Tomb Sweeping Day in Taiwan is a day for Taiwanese families show their love and respect for their ancestors by visiting their graves.
Posted in Cultural Travel, FEATURES, Taiwan | Tagged information for visitors to Taiwan, Living in Taiwan, Taiwan, Taiwan holidays, Taiwanese culture, Taiwanese graveyards, Taiwanese traditions, Tomb Sweeping Holiday |
