My Taiwan Guide: Things to do in Taichung and Sun Moon Lake
Skip Taipei and head to its next largest city Taichung instead. Famous for bubble tea, rainbow villages and daytrips to nearby Sun Moon Lake, here’s my guide on things to do in Taichung.
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Feeling fishy? Things to do in Nanfang’ao 南方澳, Yilan
Fresh seafood, beautiful coastal views and squid ink ice cream? There are lots of surprises and things to do in Nanfang’ao, a tiny fishing town in Yilan.
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Cycling in Chishang 池上: My guide to exploring Taitung’s most beautiful rice fields (Updated 2026)
How I spent a day cycling around Chishang, Taitung and indulged in award-winning bentos, famous boulevards and scenic rice fields.
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Taipei day trip – Solo trekking the Sandiaoling Waterfalls 三貂嶺瀑布
Take a day trip from Taipei to Sandiaoling on the Pingxi Line and hike to 3 waterfalls away from the crowds headed to Shifen.
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Su’ao Cold Springs 蘇澳冷泉 – Soak in Taiwan’s coolest spot
Too warm for hot springs? Here’s why the Su’ao Cold Springs are a refreshing stop in your exploration around Yilan.
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Taiwan Green Island: My solo traveller’s guide to Lyudao 綠島
Lyudao is Taiwan’s green paradise island and one of my favourites in the world. Here’s my detailed guide on how to get there and what to see.
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Lanyu Travel Guide: What it’s like to visit Taiwan’s most remote outer island (Updated 2026) 蘭嶼
Brilliant seas and verdant greenery, unusual rocks and a unique indigenous culture. Here’s my guide on things to do in Taiwan’s Lanyu (Orchid Island).
