TAIWAN

Discover my Taiwan adventures, from bustling night markets and scenic mountains to hidden streets and local delights. This category shares travel stories, tips, and reflections from my trips across the island. Whether you’re planning your first visit or looking for off-the-beaten-path experiences, these posts will help you explore Taiwan like a local.

Crossing the threshold at Taipei Zoo felt like stepping into a story—golden letters welcoming me to a world of wildlife and wonder.

National Theater at Liberty Square in Taipei with orange roof, red columns, and open plaza in 2019

Hello Again, Taiwan: First Stops and Night Bites

✧ Throwback Travel Series – Taiwanderlust 2019 ✧*Original Travel Dates: Feb 14–17, 2019 | Logistics & Fares Updated: 2026A year […]

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Modern airport terminal in Taiwan with geometric ceiling panels, skylights, travelers with suitcases, flight information display, and China Airlines counters.

Taiwan: No Goodbyes, just ‘See You Again.’

Taiwannabe With You: The Comeback Trip 2024 – Part 1Part 3 of my Taiwan comeback trip—the final stretch. Catch up

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Entrance to Taipei Zoo in Taiwan with a stone wall, golden Chinese and English text, animal statues, and a slanted metal roof surrounded by greenery.

Back to the Wild: Taipei Zoo & Maokong Vibes

Taiwannabe With You: The Comeback Trip 2024 – Part 2A 3-day return to the island that once sparked a thousand

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Historic Red House Theater in Ximending, Taipei, with red-brick octagonal design

Backpacking Taiwan: A Return to the Island That Waited

Taiwannabe With You: The Comeback Trip 2024 – Part 1A 3-day return to the island that once sparked a thousand

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The main hall of Lungshan Temple in Taipei, Taiwan, featuring an ornate orange-tiled roof with dragon sculptures, carved stone columns, and worshippers in the courtyard.

Taiwan It That Way: Taipei, I’ll Be Back—A Farewell Filled with Gratitude

If you’re putting together a solo travel Taipei itinerary and want to spend your last day right, here’s exactly how

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Entrance to Shilin Night Market in Taipei, Taiwan, at night, with illuminated signage and brightly lit stalls selling clothing and accessories, taken in 2018

Taiwan It That Way: From Rock Formations to Lantern Dreams

This blog is part of my 2018 Taiwan It That Way series.When I first set foot on Taiwan’s land, I

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