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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 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 Travel Guide | Tagged "Long Dong Taiwan", Adventure Travel, Caves, Dragon Cave, Hiking, Hiking in Taiwan, Long Dong, Northeast Coast of Taiwan, rock climbing, Taiwan adventures, Taiwan day trips, Taiwan sightseeing, Taiwan Travel Guide |
By Carrie 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, Photography, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged Confucius temple, Cultural Travel, Dragons, Guanyin, Kaohsiung, Kaoshiung Travel Guide, Kuanyin, Lotus Pond, Pagodas, religion in Taiwan, Southern Taiwan, Taiwan Travel Guide, Taiwanese culture, Taiwanese legends, Taiwanese mythology, Temples |
By Carrie on June 20, 2012
A Taiwan cosmetic clinic that offers non-invasive cosmetic procedures as well as plastic surgery options for English-speaking residents of Taiwan. TP Show Cosmetic Clinic is the first of its kind in Taiwan, with services designed specifically for Taiwan expats.
Posted in Features, Taipei Travel Guide, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged advice for Taiwan expats, cosmetic clinics in Taiwan, Taipei Travel Guide, Taiwan expats, Taiwan Travel Guide |
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 Carrie 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 Travel Guide | Tagged information for visitors to Taiwan, Living in Taiwan, Taiwan holidays, Taiwan Travel Guide, Taiwanese culture, Taiwanese graveyards, Taiwanese traditions, Tomb Sweeping Holiday |
By Stephanie on March 17, 2012
This guest post was written by Stephanie Long. Huang Di Dian, the sign reads: The Emporer’s Throne. This hiking trail, just outside of Taipei, is probably my favorite—certainly the most fun—day-trip that I’ve done hiking in Taiwan. The hike starts in the picturesque town of Shiding. Bus number 666 runs from Muzha and Jing Mei MRT [...]
Posted in Adventure Travel, Blog, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged Guest Authors, Hiking in Asia, Hiking in Taiwan, Huang Di Dian, Taiwan Travel Guide, travel Taiwan |
By Stephanie on January 5, 2012
This guest post was written by Stephanie A Long. Apart from a few dolphins that had been keeping pace, the only thing to see since we had passed Green Island was blue meeting blue on the distant horizon. The sunlight’s warmth and the deck chair’s swaying and rocking had made my eyelids heavy. I hadn’t realized [...]
Posted in Blog, Guest Authors, Taiwan Travel Guide, Travel Advice | Tagged Asia, Guest Authors, Lanyu, Orchid Island, Taiwan Travel Guide, Travel Advice |
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 Stephanie on November 28, 2011
This guest post was written by Stephanie Long, an American expat with a passion for hiking in Taiwan. This is a first-hand account about hiking Snow Mountain, the second tallest mountain in Taiwan.
Posted in Adventure Travel, Features, Guest Authors, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged Asia, Guest Authors, Hiking in Asia, Hiking in Taiwan, Mountains, Snow Mountain, Taiwan Travel Guide, travel Taiwan |
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