Taipei travel blog
Stories, tips and honest takes for every kind of Taipei traveller — first-timers, foodies, day-trippers, hot-spring seekers and Jiufen photography enthusiasts
Taipei in the rain — what to do when the weather doesn't cooperate
A realistic guide to Taipei on wet days — indoor museums, covered markets, hot springs, and the neighbourhoods that work well regardless of the weather.
48 hours in Taipei — a tight but honest itinerary
A realistic two-day Taipei itinerary that skips the filler and builds around what actually matters — for first-timers with limited time.
Houtong Cat Village — what it's actually like and how to make the most of it
An honest look at Houtong, Taiwan's famous cat village — the cats, the former coal-mining history, and how to combine it with Shifen and Jiufen.
Jiufen at night — what the lanterns look like after dark and whether it's worth the effort
An honest account of visiting Jiufen after dark — the red lanterns, the teahouses, the crowds, and how to time it to get something worth the trip.
Yangmingshan cherry blossoms — when to go, where to stand, what to bring
A practical guide to seeing cherry blossoms on Yangmingshan in late January to March, including which spots are worth the bus ride and which aren't.
Taipei's coffee and tea scene — where the serious stuff happens
A guide to Taipei's independent café culture and Taiwanese tea scene, from Yongkang Street oolong houses to specialty roasters in Daan and Zhongshan.
Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival dates, what to expect, and how to plan your visit
Real dates, crowd levels and practical logistics for the Pingxi Lantern Festival in 2026 — plus how to release lanterns any day of the year at Shifen.
The best night market foods in Taipei — what to eat and where
A practical guide to the most rewarding street food at Taipei's night markets, from stinky tofu at Shilin to pepper pork at Raohe.