Author Archives: Taiwanderers

Taiwan First Timers Tips – from our Facebook Group Members

These are top tips for first time Taiwan travellers, as suggested by some of our 200,000 Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group members. Comprising travellers and local Taiwanese netizens, this helpful group have come up with a wide range of recommendations to make your first Taiwan trip much easier. Areas covered include what to pack, […]

Kidult Taiwan Activities – 24 ‘Youthful’ Activities for Adults

Travelling to Taiwan is fun for all ages, but especially so for ‘kidults’ (adults who enjoy hobbies often associated with children). We’ve always classed ourselves as big kids when in Taiwan, as we love visiting Taipei geek shops, cute pop-ups at places like Huashan 1914 Creative Park and collecting Taiwan souvenir ink stamps. From claw […]

Taiwan 1 Week / 7 Day Itinerary – Taipei, Taichung, Sun Moon Lake & Kaohsiung

How to spend one week in Taiwan? There is so much to see in Taiwan that 7 days isn’t really enough – but if you’re short on time, this 7 day Taiwan itinerary includes cities, culture, nature and night markets plus some suggested options for day trips. Starting in Taipei (or Kaohsiung), our Taiwanderers one […]

Mikan 蜜柑, Kaohsiung’s Famous Station Cat in Taiwan + Photos

Meet Mikan 蜜柑, Kaohsiung’s cutest station cat. Mikan has a huge social following, their own range of cute kitty merchandise and makes regular appearances at Ciaotou Sugar Refinery Station on the Kaohsiung Metro KRTC. A stray Taiwanese cat adopted by Kaohsiung station staff, Mikan the cat’s fanbase is growing all the time and hundreds flock […]

10 Best Taipei Night Markets 2026 Guide

Taipei’s Night Markets are a tasty treat, part of the 300 night markets all over Taiwan. From sublime street food to fantastic food courts outdoors, no Taiwan itinerary is complete without at least one visit to a Taipei night market (but we’d recommend you go to several). And Taipei’s Night Markets are not just about […]

Keelung Night Market – Northern Taiwan’s Biggest Night Market

Keelung Night Market is one of Taiwan’s top night markets, with hundreds of superb street food stalls and open 7 nights a week. As visited by such famous food shows such as Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix and the late, great Anthony Bourdain’s The Layover, Keelung Night Market is a fine foodie foray so make sure […]

5 Day Taipei Itinerary – Free Guide 2026

Tempted to take a Taipei vacation or start here as part of a Taiwan tour? We’d always recommend spending as much time as possible in and around Taipei, especially given there are lots of Taipei day trips too. To maximise your time, we’ve used our Taiwanderers experience to put together a perfect 5 day Taipei […]

Taiwan Train Lovers Guide – Themed Trains, Railway Museums & More

Full speed ahead – it is time for some Taiwan trainspotting! From Taitung to Taichung, Hualien to Kaohsiung, Taiwan is famous for its historic railway stations and old train lines that have been preserved and opened as vintage visitor attractions. More modern day Taiwan railway activities include fun themed trains like the Formosa Express Sanrio […]