The bubble tea fad has shown no signs of fading, if anything, it is getting rapidly larger! Originating in Taichung, Taiwan in the 1980's, it has become hugely popular for its wide range of flavours and 'pearls' or 'bubbles' in the drink. Ever since our recent trip to Taiwan, we have been obsessed with Bubble … Continue reading Milksha Tea arrives to Melbourne
Are you thinking of a visit to Taiwan and not quite sure where to go? We absolutely love the country, and so much so, we are considering returning. We outline below the different regions that a popular for tourists (and some less so) in a hope to help you construct your itinerary. Taiwan is a … Continue reading Where to visit in Taiwan?
Standing at 508 metres, Taipei 101 is a skyscraper in the Xinyi district in Taipei. It was the world’s tallest building until 2010, overtaken by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Now #9th tallest, it still feels pretty tall when you're there! It is a must visit because the view is spectacular and it is incredible … Continue reading The World’s highest bubble tea at TAIPEI 101
The water is warm, the people are awesome, the food is great, the waves are fun and the prices are reasonable. Plenty of reasons to head to Taiwan to surf. For most consistent swell and good winds, travel from September to March. There are still waves in summer, however they are dependant on typhoon swells. … Continue reading Surfing Taiwan
Kaoshuing is the second largest city in Taiwan after Taipei and it is a port city. Although it's a big city and quite spread out, trains get you around easily. There's so much cool stuff to do! Plenty of shops, art, culture and of course night markets. The architecture here is also pretty cool! Just … Continue reading Where to go in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Miramar Garden Hotel, central Taipei, Taiwan is the perfect hotel to stay. It may be pricy at approx $200 AUD a night, but it’s worth it. You’re met with impeccable service from start to finish. As you arrive the bell staff take your bags from the car, the lovely lady lifting our huge suitcases! We … Continue reading It’s all luxury @ Miramar Garden Hotel, Taipei
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
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
