Taiwan

The famous A-Mei Teahouse

Yehliu, Shifen & Jiufen: The Perfect Day Trip from Taipei

On my first solo trip in over 17 years, I visited Taipei, a city I instantly fell in love with. I had five days to explore Taiwan’s capital, giving me plenty of time to discover the city while also venturing beyond it. After plenty of research (as always!), I decided that a day trip from Taipei to Yehliu, Shifen and Jiufen was an absolute must. Jiufen, in...

18 Amazing Things to Do in Taipei: A First-Timer’s Guide

When my April flight to Paris via Qatar was cancelled, finding another way to visit my family without selling a kidney became a real challenge! Eventually I found an affordable flight from Brisbane with EVA Air via Taipei. There was just one catch… Simon wasn’t coming. It was going to be my first solo trip in over 17 years. I’ll admit, I was a...