Taitung on Taiwan’s East Coast is the gateway to many natural attractions – from tropical islands to beautiful beaches, Taitung is full of natural wonders and scenic activities. An easy train journey from Hualien or Taipei, Taitung is a great place to base yourself for a few epic east coast days. Even if you don’t […]
Author Archives: Taiwanderers
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No trip to Taiwan is complete without some form of Taiwan souvenir to take home, from tasty treats like pineapple cake to more lasting treasures like a Taiwan tea set or ‘gaji’ bag. Be it cool ceramics from Yingge to top Taiwan tech and cheap consumables from Syntrend Creative Park Mall, there are super Taiwan […]
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No trip to Taipei is complete without spending some time shopping for the perfect Taiwan souvenir to take home. You are spoiled for choice as to where to buy gorgeous gifts, perfect presents, pasalubong and sublime souvenirs in Taipei. From cheap Taipei souvenirs in Ximending and Dihua Street to baseball bargains or charming keepsakes at […]
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Although there may not be as many themed cafes in Taiwan as say Japan, there are certainly a few cute and cartoon cafes plus fun themed restaurants in Taiwan to enjoy. From the poo-themed Modern Toilet restaurant to the capybara cafes in Taipei, Taiwan’s themed cafes are a fun thing to do with children (or […]
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Looking for Taiwan beauty products and loads of gifts, snacks and lifestyle gifts under one roof? Welcome to POYA (寶雅), one of the largest Taiwan beauty store chain, with hundreds of branches across the country. We love buying Taiwan souvenirs, beauty products and snacks so POYA is the perfect place to shop. From swimming caps […]
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Visiting Taiwan in August 2026? This is great timing as August in Taiwan is one of the best months for festivals and cultural celebrations (albeit quite hot)! From the national Taiwan Balloon Festival in Taitung to the start of 2026 Taipei Fringe Festival, there are lots of epic events and things to enjoy in August […]
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Taiwan baseball is a ‘big-hitter’ and one of the country’s most popular sports. The 2026 Taiwan baseball season officially started in late March 2026, across two seasons (with the second season starting in July 2026) – we were lucky enough to go to this season’s opening baseball game at Taipei Dome and it was such […]
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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 […]
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For decadent desserts and epic ice creams, head to Miyahara, Taichung’s famous ice cream parlor and gift shop. Like something out of a Harry Potter movie, this elegant red brick building overlooks Taichung’s Green River and is a short walk from Taichung Station. Inside you’ll find the most beautiful of gift-shops and an opulent upstairs […]
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Where to shop in Taipei? From underground shopping malls to supersized shopping centers, there are many Taipei shopping streets and malls to explore all over the city. From the famous Miramar Taipei mall complete with a ferris wheel on the roof to several supersize shopping centers in Xinyi, Taipei is retail heaven – there are […]