PLACES Taiwan’s Green World Songshan Hotel Review Posted on January 25, 2024July 4, 2024 We stayed at the Green World Songshan in Taiwan, a cozy chain hotel conveniently positioned just a few doors down from the Houshanpi MRT station. Located on the street brimming with local eateries, it offers a leisurely 15-minute walk to the lively Raohe Street Night Market and is a mere 3 km away from the iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper. Read more
CULINARY TRAVEL Raohe Street Market: Exploring Taiwan’s Best Night Market Posted on January 5, 2024August 24, 2024 The Raohe Night Market is just one of the night markets in the city. Raohe Night Market, situated in Taipei’s Songshan District near Ciyou Temple, is easily recognizable by the distinctive Ciyou Temple arch marking its main entrance. The market boasts a straightforward layout, extending for several blocks with stalls lining both sides. Read more
CULINARY TRAVEL Ultimate Guide to the Most Instagrammable Cafes in Taipei Posted on July 10, 2023September 12, 2024 Explore Taipei’s dynamic cafe culture nestled within the chic Da’an district, where you’ll encounter stunning decor, aromatic brews, and inviting atmospheres scattered throughout the city. Taipei’s vastness became apparent as I scouted numerous cafes before my arrival, realizing the significant investment of both time and money required. Thus, I opted to focus my cafe-hopping adventure solely within the vibrant Da’an district. Read more
PLACES Top Must-See Taiwan Sights with Klook Tours Posted on June 27, 2023June 23, 2024 I really dislike group tours, whether it’s in Taipei or anywhere else. The idea of being part of a group, traveling with strangers, makes me feel uneasy. However, private tours are often expensive, which adds to my frustration. So, when I found a tour on Klook that covered all the places I wanted to visit in Taipei, and it was affordable at 41,000 KRW or $31 USD per person, I had to make a compromise. Despite my dislike for group tours, I decided to book it because I didn’t want to spend more money that could be used for another trip. It wasn’t ideal, but I had to go with it. So I booked the tour to Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen, and the Golden Waterfalls for the day after tomorrow. Read more
CULINARY TRAVEL Niu Rou Mien: Taiwan’s Beef Noodle Soup Posted on June 26, 2023July 14, 2024 The Ultimate Street Food In the back alleys of the Da’an district, Taiwanese beef noodle soup (Niu Rou Mian) is a cherished comfort food. This dish combines tender beef, rich broth, and chewy noodles to create a heartwarming meal. After discovering it in Da’an, it quickly became one of my… Read more
CULINARY TRAVEL What to Eat in Taipei: Taiwan’s Street Food Culture Posted on June 24, 2023May 20, 2024 Where to go for Local Flavors of Taipei: night markets and famous landmarks in this food guide for first time visitors to Taiwan. Read more