The Must-Sees of Sun Moon Lake
October 15th, 2025
Sun Moon Lake is a place to kick back and relax. Whether you unwind on your balcony at The Lalu — one of Taiwan’s very best hotels — or find yourself slipping into a pleasantly empty state of mind while travelling by ferry from Shuishe to Ita Thao, you’ll agree that there’s something truly tranquil […]
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Not What They Seem: Strangely-Named Foods in Taiwan
September 28th, 2025
British cuisine includes spotted dick and toad-in-the-hole, while Americans sometimes eat hush puppies or Dutch babies. But they’re not the only countries where people enjoy delicacies made from everyday ingredients yet carrying bizarre names. Read on to discover some of Taiwan’s strangely named foods! ‘Shabby rags’ (破布子) When Taiwanese people are speaking the language usually […]
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Planning the Perfect Taiwan Family Tour That Brings Everyone Together
September 25th, 2025
Did you know that over 90% of families visiting Taiwan have an unforgettable time? Taiwan is a top destination for families, offering a range of fun activities and sights suitable for all ages. Planning a trip to Taiwan can seem daunting, but with the right guidance, it can be a fantastic experience. Working with a […]
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Group or Private? Finding Your Ideal Taiwan Guided Tour Style for Maximum Joy and Connection
September 25th, 2025
Okay, real talk — choosing how to see Taiwan matters almost as much as deciding where to go. Some folks thrive on the buzz of a crowd; others want a flexible day with a guide who reads their vibe and adjusts on the fly. Both can be fantastic. The trick is matching the style to […]
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Michael Jacobson: A Journey into the Heart of Indigenous Taiwan
August 19th, 2025
When Seattle resident Michael Jacobson visits Taiwan, he’s not on a foodie quest. Nor does he obsess about drinking the finest oolong tea or taking photos of the island’s vibrant temple culture. But that’s not to say he doesn’t enjoy those aspects of East Asia’s most intriguing destination. It’s rather that his deep interest in […]
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Where Green Meets Blue: Taiwan’s East Coast National Scenic Area
July 25th, 2025
Travellers heading to Taiwan’s lush eastern region have three options, broadly speaking. They can drive slowly from Hualien City to Taitung City along the sparsely populated coast. They can travel by car or train through the East Longitudinal Valley (which older sources refer to as the East Rift Valley). Or, even better, they can set […]
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Rainy Day Revelry: Places to Visit on a Wet Day in Taipei
July 8th, 2025
The recent arrival of Typhoon Danas, which made landfall in southwestern Taiwan on the night of July 6–7, serves to remind everyone thinking of visiting Asia’s most enthralling island in the summertime there’s a risk that rainfall will interfere with their itinerary. Many people explore places like Tamsui and Jiufen in wet weather and have […]
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Taiwan, Island of Street Food
June 15th, 2025
Wherever you begin your tour of Taiwan, you can’t help but notice the vast number of street vendors in urban areas. Even in little towns with just a few thousand residents, you can expect to find stalls selling tasty snacks, drinks, and other inexpensive items. This is one reason travellers who opt to cycle or […]
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Whispers of the Past, Beauty of the Present: Taiwan’s Siraya National Scenic Area
May 21st, 2025
The historic former capital of Tainan and the gorgeous highlands around Alishan are two of the most-requested and most popular destinations among Life of Taiwan’s erudite clients. Getting from the former to the latter, most travellers take the freeway and then Highway 18 up into the hills. But there’s a rewarding alternative for those with […]
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Touring Taiwan’s Captivating North Coast
April 29th, 2025
Taiwan’s North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area presents the very best of the northern tip of Asia’s most exciting destination. Offering a captivating blend of dramatic geology, breathtaking ocean views, and rich cultural experiences, ‘Northguan’ as it’s sometimes called promotes two patches of terrain. One is just across the river from the historic town […]
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What Should We Pack For Taiwan?
April 10th, 2025
We’re sometimes asked by those who book our bespoke private guided tours of Taiwan: ‘What do we need to bring?’ It’s an entirely reasonable question, as many of our clients have never set foot on the island and they’re intelligent enough to realise that — while Taiwan is quite similar in certain respects to China […]
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An Experience Unlike Any Other: The One Nanyuan
March 10th, 2025
In a corner of northwestern Taiwan that’s often overlooked by international visitors, a sublime rural retreat faces the mighty Xueshan Mountain Range. Less than an hour’s drive from Taiwan’s main airport, The One Nanyuan is truly one of a kind. Created at the behest of a newspaper magnate and covering an area slightly larger than […]
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