Taipei

Using bicycles will make your mobility much easier during your Taiwan trip! In the past, affordable taxis were a great ally for tourists in Taiwan, but with recent inflation, frequent use has become more challenging. Amid this situation, the public bike-sharing system “YouBike (UBike)” is gaining renewed attention. Taiwan is actually a bicycle-advanced country, home […]

When you think of Taiwan, you might think of famous delicacies like xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), beef noodle soup, braised pork rice, or bubble milk tea. But there’s actually a much deeper food culture to explore. A prime example is Taiwan’s “exotic cuisine.” This time, I took on the challenge of trying “snake cuisine,” a particularly

Getting a haircut while traveling abroad can be one of the most memorable travel experiences – but it also comes with the risk of ending up with an unexpected hairstyle. It’s truly a thrilling adventure that feels almost like a dare. I recently took on the challenge of getting styled at one of Taiwan’s most

One of the most unique activities you can experience in Taiwan is indoor shrimp fishing at a “fishing pond” (釣蝦場). These venues allow you to catch fresh shrimp and cook them right on the spot. It’s a beloved part of Taiwan’s local culture that both residents and tourists can enjoy. In Part 1, we introduced

When you think of traveling to Taiwan, you might imagine delicious night markets or the nostalgic streets of Jiufen. However, if you arrive on a late-night flight, you might find yourself with time to spare until morning. That’s where “shrimp fishing” at a “fishing shrimp field” (釣蝦場) comes in handy. These venues are scattered throughout

Today, I’d like to introduce Taiwan’s representative gourmet food, “滷肉飯” (also called “魯肉飯 (Lu Rou Fan)”), in the form of a ranking of the most delicious restaurants in Taipei City, based on my own judgment. To be fair, we received hundreds of comments from local Taiwanese people on the Facebook Taiwanese community forum in advance,