The LOT Travel Blog

Around 19 out of every 20 Taiwanese is of Chinese descent, the majority of people on the island being the descendants of pioneers, migrants, and (in some cases) fugitives who left the mainland province of Fujian between 1622 and 1895, when Taiwan became a colony of Japan. In Taiwan as in other places in Asia […]

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You’re holding a practical buyer’s guide from Life of Taiwan. This isn’t fluffy inspiration—it’s the real stuff that helps you choose the right trip based on how you like to travel. Surprising fact: more than half of visitors say the island’s food and scenery beat their expectations by a wide margin. That tracks. Taiwan packs […]

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Ever wonder what a city feels like when you leave the guidebook behind and move with a local’s rhythm instead? That’s the whole point here—keeping it human, flexible, and a little messy in the best way. If you’ve been hunting for a Taiwan tour that doesn’t herd you from photo stop to photo stop, keep […]

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Surprising fact: more than 70% of travelers say the people they meet shape how they remember a trip, not the sights alone. You’re not just ticking temples and skylines off a list. You want to share meals, trade stories, and leave with names you remember. Life of Taiwan builds every route around that idea. Your […]

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You worked hard and invested wisely. Now you’ve got both time and enough money to enjoy travelling. There’s just one fly in the ointment: You aren’t as robust as you once were. Perhaps your partner isn’t in the best of health. Or maybe you want to bring your parents along, and one of them depends […]

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Ever wondered how a trip can feel less like sightseeing and more like a temporary home? With a Taiwan tour that slows your pace, you will trade a checklist for mornings by the lake and easy evenings in lively neighborhoods. The rhythm here is simple. By day, you slip into city life in Taipei, and […]

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Picture this: you step off a narrow street into a steaming night market and a vendor waves you over like an old friend. Those first five minutes tell you you’re in the right place. Your small group moves with ease. You taste scallion pancakes, learn to order in broken English, and laugh when a guide […]

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Surprising fact: more than 70% of multi-day visitors say they saw far more highlights when they booked an organized route than when they planned alone. Sounds obvious, maybe—until you’re juggling trains, opening hours, and “wait… which exit at Taipei Main?” I’ve done both. The DIY scramble was fun in a chaotic way; the guided version […]

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As you’d expect of a dynamic island that’s transformed itself from an impoverished backwater to the world’s leading supplier of key technologies, Taiwan doesn’t stand still. In 2026, visitors can of course expect stunning mountain scenery, entrancing temple culture, and delicious street food. But if you’ve been away for a year or two, you’ll notice […]

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The pattern of holidays and celebrations in Taiwan is very different to that in the United States. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa mean nothing to ordinary Taiwanese people and, with the exception of the one in twenty who attends a Christian church, Christmas usually passes unobserved. The slightly strange history of Christmas in Taiwan This year, […]

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Taiwan’s southwestern coast is littered with sites of cultural, culinary, and historical interest — so many that, with the help of an experienced driver-guide, it’s easy to spend an entire day working your way through Tainan’s ocean-facing districts, and then another doing the same in Chiayi and Yunlin. The Southwest Coast National Scenic Area encompasses […]

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Choose the right season and your trip unlocks more of the island’s charms. Spring and fall offer comfortable weather, vivid scenery, and easier logistics for your travel. You’ll move smoothly between Taipei’s neon night markets and tranquil lakes without wasting days on bad weather. If you’re comparing Taiwan tours, this is where the timing really […]

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