Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links from which we may receive a small commission should you make any purchases uses those links. This is at no added cost to you. Like Snail Alley, which isn’t far, Shennong Street (神農街) is an incredibly beautiful preserved street that exudes old-school Tainan charm and history. Though a residential …
This post contains affiliate links which we may receive a small commission from should you make purchases using the links. Snail Alley (蝸牛巷), not to be confused with Shennong Street (which I’ve done before), is Downtown Tainan’s most hipster location. Extending far beyond just one street, Snail Alley is nestled deeply within an area full …
Taiwanese meatballs (台灣肉圓), also known as Bawan or Taiwanese Lasagna (by yours truly), are highly famed by locals in Tainan – but you won’t see them on any travel blog. That’s because they’re more obscure than popular local Taiwanese foods like stinky tofu and braised pork rice due to appearance and flavor. Taiwanese meatballs are …
After researching about peanuts in Taiwan for my post ‘8 Taiwanese Peanut Snacks You Need to Try‘, I discovered that there was a Taiwan tourism factory dedicated to peanuts right at my doorstep. Okay, about an hour away by car, but still. This had to be a sign. So, as a peanut-lover and experienced tourism …
Heng-shan Calligraphy Park is one of the prettiest parks in Taiwan. Home to the Heng-shan Calligraphy Art Center, the park is a calming oasis away from the nearby hustle and bustle of Gloria Outlets Mall and Xpark Aquarium. From an ecological steam with heaped with ferns, lilies, and fish, to tranquil riverside paths and stone …
Since 1970, the famous Tiger Brand Cheng Tung 虎牌正通 has been serving Taiwan with delicious rice noodles, and you can snag a freshly cooked free bowl (or five) at their Tiger Brand Rice Noodle Factory in Yilan. There’s never been a more perfect excuse to make a pitstop than the Tiger Brand Rice Noodle Cultural …
Kili Bay Pearl Milk Tea Cultural Center is the first bubble tea museum in the world, and the only place where you can have a DIY Taiwan bubble tea experience provided by one of the world’s most popular boba manufacturers! Kili Bay Pearl Milk Tea Cultural Center is a bubble tea museum in Su’ao Yilan …
There are tons of interesting facts about Taiwan. From geographical phenomenon to spicy political gossip, here are a quick top 10 facts about the sweet potato island. You’ve probably heard that Taiwan is small. Whoever told you that wasn’t joking; it only takes 4 hours by high speed train to go from top to bottom. …
Known for its blustery winds (perfect for surfing), black sand beaches, Jiaoxi hot spring hotels and cycling paths, there are plenty of things to do in Yilan. Here’s 10 of them to get you started. Like many other areas in Taiwan, Yilan encompasses both beaches and mountains, as well as extensive plains in between. As …
So you’re thinking of traveling to Taiwan. Nice. Or maybe you’ve already arrived at the airport and are panic-stressing that you’ve forgotten something. Less nice but hey, at least you’re here! Whether you’re on your way or already enjoying life in this great country, there are a few things you need to travel in Taiwan. …