Travel Stories

Oct 14, 2023 • 5 min read

Taipei may be hot most of the year, but there's plenty to do whenever you go. Here's what you need to know to help choose your perfect vacation time.

Oct 13, 2023 • 7 min read

Get the most of your visit to exciting Taipei with our tips on etiquette, dining, navigating politics and more.

Oct 12, 2023 • 6 min read

Heading to Taipei but not sure where to start? Here are the activities that should be at the top of your list in Taiwan's capital.

Jul 26, 2022 • 5 min read

Visit these exciting Taipei museums to see the sweep of Chinese art, Indigenous history, contemporary installations and much more.

May 17, 2022 • 11 min read

Within the dense forests that encircle colorful, chaotic Taipei, the mysteries of rural Taiwan await. Make time for these rewarding day trips from Taipei.

May 11, 2022 • 13 min read

Find out how to eat, shop and travel around Taipei on a budget without sacrificing a thing.

Jan 14, 2020 • 5 min read

The ancient art of knife massage is undergoing a renaissance as a wellness activity in Taiwan. Jamie Fullerton ventures to Taipei to experience one.

Oct 16, 2019 • 7 min read

Volunteering for a beach clean allows travellers to do good, get outdoors and meet locals. Here are six cities where you can help to clean the coastline.

Sep 17, 2019 • 5 min read

Taking a toddler traveling can require some military-style planning. Selecting the right destination is key to ensuring you have a trip that works for the…

Nov 14, 2014 • 5 min read

Many Asian cities claim to be the one true king of street food. Thais boast that Bangkok’s endless alleyways filled with tasty dishes make their capital…

Mar 14, 2014 • 5 min read

Right now, in-the-know foodies from across Asia are descending on an island in the East China Sea to gobble steaming plates of dumplings and nibble…

Feb 22, 2011 • 5 min read

Valued throughout Asia for its beauty and elegance, jade is an especially desired keepsake for visitors to Taipei, which has hundreds of stores…