By Carrie Kellenberger on April 4, 2014
Tomb Sweeping Day is a one-day Chinese holiday that is celebrated on April 4th or 5th each year. On this day, families of Chinese visit the family tomb to honor and pay respect to their ancestors.
Posted in ASIA, Cultural Travel, FEATURES, Taiwan | Tagged China, Chinese culture, Chinese holidays, Cultural Observations, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Taiwanese culture, Taiwanese holidays, Tomb Sweeping Day, travel Taiwan |
By Carrie Kellenberger on March 19, 2014
This is Queen’s Head Rock in Wanli, Yehliu, Northern Taiwan. The park is operated by the North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area. This particular area along Taiwan’s northern coastline is full of stunning scenic areas and unusual landscapes. In fact, Yehliu Geopark is so beautiful, it was awarded the honor of being the “Most Beautiful Landscape in Taiwan” in 2013
Posted in Nature Travel, Northern Taiwan, Taiwan | Tagged family friendly activities in Taiwan, North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area, Northern Taiwan, Photography Taiwan, Queen's Head Rock, Taipei day trips, Taiwan, Taiwan attractions, Taiwan day trips, Taiwan destinations, Taiwan National Scenic Areas, Taiwan's Northern Coastline, things to do in Northern Taiwan, tourism in Taiwan, travel Taiwan, Wanli, Yehliu, Yehliu Geopark |
By Carrie Kellenberger on March 3, 2014
Winter in Taiwan to me means that flower seasons start anew, and winter produce becomes available in abundance. The custard apple is one such product, and while it may not be considered to be a beautiful fruit with its knobby green bumps and giant black seeds, it can certainly be called one of the most delicious!
Posted in FEATURES, Southern Taiwan, Taiwan, Wanderfood | Tagged custard apples, East Rift Valley, food and culture, Food and Drink, Great East Rift Valley, Southern Taiwan, Taitung, Taitung County, Taiwan, Taiwanese food, Wanderfood |
By Carrie Kellenberger on January 29, 2014
I’ve often said that eating is a national past time in Taiwan. There is no shortage of Taipei restaurants to choose from, and you can find everything from simple Taiwanese dishes to five-star international cuisine all over the city. Eating out in Taipei is a lot of fun, and while it’s rare occurrence for me to stumble across a restaurant that I don’t like, it can still be tough to find restaurants that will blow your mind with their creativity and delicious offerings. These are the best restaurants in Taipei, in our opinion!
Posted in Blog, FEATURES, Taipei, Taiwan, Wanderfood | Tagged Asian street food, Din Tai Fung, food and culture, Food and Drink, food in Asia, New Taipei City, restaurants in Taipei, Street Food, Taipei, Taipei 101, Taipei Restaurants, Taiwan, Taiwanese food, The Grant Hyatt, Wanderfood |
By Guest Writers on January 19, 2014
I have heard a lot about Jiufen in Northern Taiwan. It was once a prosperous mining town that experienced a tourism boom in 1989, when Ang Li made a film called City of Sadness there. Since then, everything I’ve read about Jiufen has said it’s a must-see attraction in Taiwan. I have been hankering to take a look since I arrived in Taiwan.
Posted in Adventure Travel, Cultural Travel, FEATURES, Northern Taiwan, Taiwan | Tagged Hiking, Hiking in Asia, Hiking in Taiwan, hiking trails, Houtong, Jiufen, Living in Taiwan, Northern Taiwan, Taiwan, Taiwan attractions, Taiwan destinations, Taiwanese culture, travel Taiwan |
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 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, Cultural Travel, Festivals, living in Asia, Sanyi, Taiwan, Taiwan art, Taiwan festivals, Taiwanese culture |
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 |
