Let’s get things straight: I’m not a millionaire. And neither (probably) are you. Taipei, on the other hand, caters mostly towards millionaires, or at least people who can afford to pretend to be. So go on and have your own Cinderella story by staying at one of the cheapest 5 star hotels in Taipei and …

As one of the most popular aquariums in Taiwan, Xpark Aquarium is the best place to admire playful penguins, majestic jellyfish, and super chubby seals, as well as over 300 more species spread out across 3 different climates! With so much to explore, here’s a helpful guide on the bits you can’t miss, plus how …

Shu Shin Bou 手信坊 (shǒu xìn fāng) is one of Taiwan’s most beloved brands. Ranging from mochi to pancakes, and extending into other processed foods, this brand covers an astounding amount of the snack industry in Taiwan and abroad. The focus of this tourism factory, however, is dessert. Often seen in 7-11 and FamilyMart, these …

Korean food is immensely popular throughout Taiwan, and no chain has quite the following like Dubu House Korea. Located in shopping malls across the country – mostly in big chains like Breeze and Mitsukoshi – this restaurant highlights the very best of Korean cuisine. With quiet sophistication that exudes comfort, Dubu House is a delicious …

One of the most popular restaurant chains in Taiwan, specifically in northern Taiwan (including Taichung), is Sukiya. Known as すき家 in Japanese and 食其家 (shí qí jiā) in Chinese, this Japanese restaurant chain is a favorite to students and workers for its speed and modest prices. With many stores staying open for 24hrs, it’s no …

Have you ever wanted to get up-close-and-personal with an airplane? Maybe feel the roar as one soars over your head? Well, there are three incredible airplane cafes in Taoyuan where you can do just that. As the island’s premier airport for international travel, Taoyuan International Airport is Taiwan’s largest and busiest airport. As such, there …

Taiwanese horror films are chock full of cultural references that are bound to go over your head. To sort you out, we’ve compiled a master list of rumors, stories, taboos, and superstitions associated with each movie mentioned in this article. There are undoubtedly more references that will appear than those mentioned here, but at least …

From Friday July 29th to Friday August 26th 2022, Taiwan will be celebrating Ghost Month (鬼月) or Zhongyuan Festival (中元節). Though predominantly recognized in South-East Asian countries, Zhongyuan Festival is also celebrated in Taiwan, China, Korea, and Japan. A month-long festival with Buddhist and Taoist roots, it takes place during the 7th month of the Chinese Lunar calendar.  What …