The iconic Taiwan peanut ice-cream roll truly is one of our favourite Taiwan snacks – known locally as ‘Huasheng juan bingqilin’ 花生卷冰淇淋 , these ‘cool’, nostalgic dessert wraps are loved by Taiwanese and travellers alike. Available from mobile street sellers, Taiwan’s Old Streets and night markets, Taiwan peanut ice-cream rolls are popular with all ages […]
Author Archives: Taiwanderers
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Aug
Aug
Taiwan is a cat lover’s dream, from a dedicated Taiwan cat village to cute cat cafes in Taipei – there is even a monthly meet and greet with Kaohsiung’s famous station master cat, Mikan 蜜柑 (and yes, there is Mikan merch and gift shops too). Taiwan’s cat scene is just ‘pawsome’ for feline fans, from […]
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Aug
Aug
A worthwhile inclusion to any Taiwan itinerary, Sun Moon Lake ‘shines’ as one of Taiwan’s top tourist destinations. Whilst it can get busy, the sight of sunset over Sun Moon Lake or a trip to the waterside temples usually makes up for the crowds and it is accessible from Taichung, Taipei and Alishan. Sun Moon […]
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Aug
Aug
Time to try a Taiwanese tea egg, one of the country’s most popular snacks with millions consumed every day. Available in Taiwanese convenience stores, street-food kiosks and night markets, Taiwan tea eggs 茶葉雞蛋 are popular with all ages and are a super quick and convenient snack, usually costing around NT$10 to NT$15 an egg (cheaper […]
07
Aug
Aug
You will never go hungry in Ximending, with restaurants, eateries and food stalls to suit all tastes and budgets. Where to eat in Ximending shouldn’t cause you too much of a problem, as there are a whole range of Ximen restaurants including long established eateries like Lao Shan Dong Homemade Noodles, King Pork Wan Nian […]
06
Aug
Aug
With hundreds of Taiwan night markets across the country, there are dozens of different Taiwan Night Market snacks to try from national food favourites to local signature dishes. The Taiwanese night market food scene is incredibly tasty and on every trip, we try to eat at as many as possible (and prices are pretty good). […]
06
Aug
Aug
What is better than a shop bought Taiwan pineapple cake? Likely the taste of ones you’ve handmade yourself! At the Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and Pastry 郭元益糕餅博物館 台北士林館, you can make your own tasty treats and take part in a hands-on pineapple cake making DIY class in Shilin, Taipei. Earlier this year, we […]
04
Aug
Aug
Taiwan ink stamp collecting is a fun and free thing to do in Taiwan, suitable for all ages (including big ‘kids’ like ourselves). One of the most popular topics of conversation in our Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group, you’ll find free Taiwan ink stamps to collect at stations, attractions and shopping malls. We always […]
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Aug
Aug
Starbucks Taiwan is a popular place for travellers and locals to enjoy a cup of coffee or sweet treat – with almost 600 coffee shops, Starbucks Taiwan is ranked seventh in the world in terms of number of cafes, after the USA, China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and Mexico. From exclusive Taiwan Starbucks mugs to cute […]
03
Aug
Aug
Just married? A Taiwan honeymoon is the perfect way to spend your first wedded days – from beach breaks and luxury resorts to hot spring hotels, there are many romantic opportunities in Taiwan. Offering a wonderful mix of natural beauty, top rated restaurants and scenic train journeys, a holiday honeymoon in Taiwan can be ‘coupled’ […]