Tag: Taiwan
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Exploring Taiwan like a Local (Hint, eating is a priority)
My trip to Taiwan was a spur of the moment opportunity and very fast paced. I am lucky enough to have a friend who is a flight attendant who let me fly with her and meet her family! I had four full days in Taiwan, it was a whirlwind, and I am so glad I…
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Jiufen – A Mesmerizing Mountain Labyrinth
A town set high up in the mountains, in the northeast of Taiwan, Jiufen has a folkloric reputation. The winding road up provides incredible viewpoints of the surrounding lush tropical forests, with temples and houses nestled deep within them, with only the tops of their roofs poking through the canopy. If you’re lucky, you can…
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Taipei – A Cultural & Culinary Adventure
The city is bustling, dense, and cultured. A beautiful blend of old and new as the city modernizes its cosmopolitan roots. Despite the concrete jungle that is a compact city of 2.6 million people, the side street culture is mesmerizing; different areas will yield concentrations of different foods, shops, bars, and markets. While green space…
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Taichung – Street Food Heaven
City Overview The second-largest city in Taiwan, Taichung is spacious despite being a growing metropolitan center, with ample green space and walking paths throughout the downtown core. Although considered a slower pace to Taipei by locals, it felt both fast-paced and sleepy at the same time, with many of the same offerings as its bustling…
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