From fantastic food to cute cartoon characters, Taiwan is famous for many things and trying to narrow it down for this iconic Taiwan list wasn’t easy. The love for Taiwan amongst travellers is immense, and there are some particularly popular Taiwan things you must try whilst there (or to bring back home as souvenirs). Featuring […]
Author Archives: Taiwanderers
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Eating out in Taiwan doesn’t have to be costly or a chore – if you’re on a budget, have a big family or just want a cheap and cheerful meal, there is a Taiwan chain restaurant for you. From delicious dumplings at Din Tai Fung to flavoursome food at TKK Chicken or Formosa Chang, there […]
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A trip to Taiwan 7-Eleven may not be on everyone’s tourist hit-list, but we think 7-Eleven Taiwan’s are the best in the world! Although Formosa is world famous for its delicious Taiwanese street food and night markets, we had a lot of fun exploring and scouring the Taiwan 7-Eleven stores for interesting snacks and drinks […]
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Looking to do Taipei on a budget? From historic streets to hiking, the changing of the guard to souvenir ink stamp collecting, there are many free things to do in Taipei. Featuring several free Taipei museums and tranquil temples, we also share several unique free Taipei attractions like Airplane Alley, Beitou’s Thermal Valley and the […]
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First time in Taiwan? There are many things to do in and near Taipei Main Station – the surrounding area is a great place to base yourself if you want to use the trains to do various Taipei day trips, or to use the Taiwan High Speed Rail to get to cities like Taichung, Tainan […]
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Some of the lesser explored Taipei neighborhoods, Gongguan and Longquan are under the tourist radar districts in south Taipei near Da’an that you need to visit. Longquan has sublime side streets full of little shops and cafes whilst Gongguan has many things to enjoy (and eat!). As these Taipei South Town areas are close to […]
CONVENIENCE STORES, FOOD AND DRINK, SHOPPING
7-Eleven Taiwan – 18 reasons why it’s the world’s best 7-Eleven
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Taiwan 7-Elevens are like no other in the world – beloved by locals and tourists alike, there are currently over 7,000 7-Elevens currently in Taiwan, including over 100 special themed 7-Elevens. We’ve been to 7-Elevens all over the world, from South Korea to Singapore, Thailand to Japan (even the world’s biggest 7-Eleven in Pattaya) but […]
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Tainan’s Anping District has an awesome array of historic buildings, waterfront parks and perhaps Anping’s most famous thing to do – Anping Treehouse. If you are travelling around Taiwan, we’d recommend at least a couple of days in Tainan (ideally longer). Taiwan’s national tourist board have described Anping District as one of the ‘best small […]
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A historic village juxtaposed against the modem metropolis that is Taipei’s Xinyi District, the 44 South Military Village ( 四四南村) is like taking a step back in time – almost a world away from the nearby gleaming skyscrapers and CBD cityscape. Akin to a central city cultural hub (although not on the scale of say […]
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Getting around Taiwan is Easy(Card!). Literally one of the most useful tools to have when travelling in Taiwan, EasyCards, iPass and iCash prepaid cash cards are simple to buy, use and top up and can be used on public transport, convenience stores and more. The best bit about prepaid cash cards in Taiwan (other than […]