One of our favourite places to visit for its food, sights and incredibly lovely people. Please see some of our tips if you plan to visit Taiwan. 1.Always have a swimming cap Whether it be for the hot springs or even your hotel pool, you're always asked to wear a swimming cap. In tourist areas … Continue reading 15 travel Tips for Taiwan
We booked this because we quite like a gimmick (or Sarah does). The reviews were pretty good too. Although it’s a castle hotel and looks like a castle, has a knight opening the gates and fake flame lights, its a fully themed hotel with every room having a different theme. Whether it be Vegas, sports, … Continue reading Sato Castle Motel
Kavalan make world class spirits and are famous for their whiskies, which have won awards as the worlds best. We earmarked the distillery near Yilan, as a must visit when in Taiwan and enjoyed exploring the facilities. We thought this whisky experience would be hard to top, however when in Taipei we came across the … Continue reading World Class Whisky @ Kavalan Whisky Bar
Taiwan is amazing for food. There is such a mix of cultural influences and we tried to sample as much local cuisine as possible. We also had to visit some favourites like Din Thai Fung and followed the recommendations from some of our foodie friends. Taipei in particular has some amazing bars, bakeries, restaurants and … Continue reading Where to eat in Taipei
Nanwan Nanwan, or South Bay In Kenting National Park is only about 10 mins bus ride from Hengchun. It's located on the beach where you can swim, surf, hire a quad bike or simply have a drink in one of the bars by the sea. We thought this was a great place to stay, low … Continue reading Where to go in Nanwan, Southern Taiwan
We love a good Korean BBQ and it is of our opinion that Jang Ta Bal is honestly one of the best we’ve tried in Sydney. We know this restaurant is super famous in Strathfield with lines every day and we can see why! We’re lucky to now find this restaurant on our own doorsteps … Continue reading Where to get amazing Korean BBQ @ Jang Ta Bal
A vibrant area, bustling with locals and tourists. Found at Kaohsiung harbour, a set of warehouses built in 1973 has been converted into an art district. It's super interesting to walk around and see some amazing artworks on the outside of buildings, gigantic sculptures and exhibitions. Whilst we were there, there were a few exhibitions … Continue reading Pier 2 Art District @ Kaohsiung, Taiwan
If you're in the area, it's probably because you're on a tourist bus or you're there to surf. We stayed north of Taitung in an area close by Donghe and south of Cheng Gong at Formosa Surf camp. Between the morning and afternoon surf, we loaned a scooter and explored the area. Traffic is minimal … Continue reading What to do on Taiwan’s Taitung Coast; Jinzun, Donghe and Dulan
Pronounced illan, Yilan city is located in North Eastern Taiwan and approximately 2 hours by bus from Tayoyuan airport (where we left from to get to Yilan). If in Taipei, it is also accessible via train. Located on Taiwan’s second largest plain, the environment showcases luscious plains and reminds us somewhat of Hawaii. We stayed … Continue reading A short trip to Yilan for world class whisky and hot springs
We are very fond of Japanese culture, so much so, that Japan is the country we chose to visit for our honeymoon a few years ago. It’s a cuisine that is number one choice for us when trying to decide where to dine. We like the clean food, quality proteins and flavour combinations, amidst the … Continue reading Amazing Japanese @ Tokyo Laundry
