Planning a trip to Taiwan and Taipei with kids? Taipei is a safe, family-friendly city with lots of theme parks, colorful attractions, cute character stores and fun things to do. From city parks to Pokémon, capybara cafes to cat villages, baseball to the Sanrio Train, there is something to suit all tastes when visiting Taipei […]
Author Archives: Taiwanderers
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Taipei’s financial district and business hub, Xinyi isn’t just about sleek skyscrapers and shiny shopping malls (although yes, there is a LOT of that). From cultural parks and cool cafes, temples to themed 7-Elevens, Taipei’s Xinyi has many things to do – you can also take a step back in time at 44 South Military […]
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Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s third biggest city is one of the most popular places to stay for visitors to Taiwan. Located just 1.5 hours away from Taipei by Taiwan High Speed Railway and 45 minutes from Taichung, there are lots of affordable hotels in Kaohsiung. Located on Taiwan’s west coast, Kaohsiung is a sprawling coastal city with […]
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Kaohsiung is King! No trip to the west coast of Taiwan is complete without a trip to the sprawling coastal city of Kaohsiung. As fast as 1 hour 40 minutes on the High Speed Rail train from Taipei, there are many things to do in Kaohsiung, from its vibrant arts scene, beautiful outlying islands and […]
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Planning a trip to Kaohsiung with kids? Taiwan’s Kaohsiung is a safe, family-friendly city with lots of theme parks, waterside attractions and fun things to do. From Pokémon to Pier 2, Suzuka Circuit Park to the Sanrio train, there is something to suit all tastes when visiting Kaohsiung with kids – plus we even share […]
ACCOMMODATION, KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN WITH KIDS
Holiday Garden Hotel SKM Park Kaohsiung – Family Hotel Review
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A fun, themed Kaohsiung hotel perfect for families, a stay at Holiday Garden Hotel SKM Park is a treat and fun time for all ages. Located next to a big mall, lots of restaurants and several nearby attractions, it is a great base with ample parking – and the hotel is very close to Caoya […]
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Taipei is home to one of the biggest Pride parades in Asia and has many gay friendly / LGBTQ+ bars and venues. In 2019, Taiwan became first country in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage earlier that year and it is a truly progressive country. The first Taipei Pride parade took place in 2003 and by […]
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Beitou is Taipei’s hot spring capital! Hop on the MRT from Taipei and in less than 20 minutes, you’ll arrive in Beitou, known for its lush greenery, geothermal springs and public baths. Hot spring bathing in this area dates back to the Japanese era, which is why the district is so full of character and […]
ACCOMMODATION, HOTELS, LUXURY, TAIPEI
Wellspring by Silks Beitou, Taipei – Hot Spring Hotel Review 2026
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For a truly Taiwanese experience, make sure your next Taipei trip involves a hotel with your own hot spring bath. One of the best known hot spring resort areas in Taiwan is located in Beitou in north Taipei. Instead of just visiting, be sure to spend a night or two in Beitou – treat yourself to […]
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Heading to Taiwan this December? As well as the Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve fireworks and the annual Taipei Christmas events like Christmasland, there are lots of Taipei events in December 2025 plus Taiwan events in December nationwide. From Taiwan concerts such as Stray Kids and Khalid to Kaohsiung fireworks, there are a lot of […]