Taiwan offers endless adventures for solo travelers, from charming coastal villages and colorful streets to quiet temples and hidden filming locations. On this page, you’ll find my solo travel stories, practical tips, and personal reflections that capture the island’s unique spirit—perfect for anyone exploring Taiwan on their own.
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🇹🇼 Taiwan Travel Diaries
Taiwan, you were a fast-paced ride from start to finish—passport stamped, sneakers on, and map in hand. You gave me thrill, flavor, and fun in every corner. Let’s just say… I’ll be back for more. I came for adventure—and you gave me a postcard day at every turn.
— CJ Oliva —
- Last Day in Kaohsiung: Exploring Cijin Island and Farewell Views
- Exploring Hamasen Railway Museum and Pier-2: A Railway Enthusiast’s Day in Kaohsiung
- Kaohsiung Lotus Pond: Dragon & Tiger Pagodas, Temples, and Pavilions
- Kaohsiung, Taiwan: Rhythms of the Local Train and Night Breezes
- Whispers of Hinoki Village: My Serendipitous Stop in Chiayi, Taiwan
- From Chiayi to Minxiong, Taiwan: Tracing Meteor Garden Filming Locations
- Fenqihu to Chiayi, Taiwan: The Mountain Train I’d Been Waiting for Years
- Day One in Chiayi, Taiwan: Lost, Dizzy, and Grateful
- Tracks, Lanterns & Pawprints: My Pingxi Line Day Trip
- From Kaohsiung’s Calm to Taipei’s Chaos—In the Best Way
- Kaohsiung in the Rain: A Solo Traveler’s Southern Taiwan Story
- Taipei Temple Itinerary: Xingtian, Shandao & Longshan
- Taipei Day Trip Itinerary: Museums, Memorial Halls & Night Market Experience
- A Day in Tamsui, Taiwan: Wandering Paths and Hidden Moments
- Taipei in Motion: From Taipei Zoo Paths to City Lights
- A Quiet Morning at Zhinan Temple: Where We Ended Up
- From Rock Formations to Sky Lanterns: A Perfect Day in Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen & Shifen
- White Tigers & Wistful Farewells: My Taiwan Finale (Leofoo Village Adventure)
- Hello Again, Taiwan: First Stops and Night Bites
- Taiwan: No Goodbyes, just ‘See You Again.’
- Back to the Wild: Taipei Zoo & Maokong Vibes
- Backpacking Taiwan: A Return to the Island That Waited
- Taiwan It That Way: Taipei, I’ll Be Back—A Farewell Filled with Gratitude
- Taiwan It That Way: From Rock Formations to Lantern Dreams
- Taiwan It That Way: When Taiwan Took Me by Surprise
“Some places don’t just leave memories—they awaken dreams.“