Category Archives: TAIPEI

Taipei Christmas in Taiwan – 12+ Christmas Lights & Events 2026

Taipei at Christmas comes alive with a feast of festive favorites, classic Christmas lights and events (especially in Taipei mall and Taiwan theme-parks) – Taipei at Christmas 2026 in Taiwan promises to be a treat! There are many Taiwan Christmas lights and events from Xinyi Christmas light displays to huge Christmas trees plus skating rinks, snow-covered […]

Taipei Taoyuan Airport Hotels and Accommodation Guide 2026

Whether you’re leaving Taipei on an early flight or arriving late, there are lots of Taoyuan Airport Hotels and Accommodation to suit all budgets, including some in the airport itself. From transit trips to long stopovers at Taoyuan Airport, an array of airport accommodation is within easy distance of Terminals 1 and 2. You might […]

Best Taipei Luxury Hotels We’ve Stayed in – 2026 Guide

As regular travellers to Taiwan, we stay in a lot of hotels and post about our experience and accommodation reviews in our Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group. On our latest 2026 trip to Taiwan, we booked over 30 hotels and have curated our favourite and best Taipei luxury hotels that we’ve personally stayed in. […]

The Gaia Hotel in Beitou, Taipei – Hot Spring Hotel Review 2026

For a unique Taiwan experience, make sure your next Taipei trip involves a hotel with your own hot spring bath. One of the best known hot spring resorts in Taiwan is Beitou in north Taipei. Whilst popular with day-trippers, treat yourself to a stay at The Gaia, one of Beitou’s best known hot spring hotels […]

Costco Taiwan – A Foreigners Guide 2026

You might know Costco already but how about Costco Taiwan? When a foreign traveller recently asked about the differences between Costco Taiwan and their home USA branch, it elicited a huge and positive response in our Taiwan Travel Tips TTT Facebook group. People love Costco Taiwan, from the low prices to the numerous free samples […]

W Taipei Hotel – Taiwan Luxury Hotel Review 2026

For a homely and luxury hotel with Taipei 101 views, time to stay at the W Taipei Hotel in the Xinyi neighbourhood. One of the best luxury hotels in Taiwan, we recently had a wonderful stay at W Taipei, enjoying epic views, epicurean experiences and one of the best night’s sleeps we have ever had. […]

Capella Taipei – Taiwan Luxury Hotel Review 2026

Opened in late 2025 and one of Taiwan’s newest luxury hotels, welcome to Capella, Taipei’s modern mansion. Perfect for a special occasion, Taiwan honeymoon or luxurious break, we had a VERY relaxing time during our Capella Taipei stay and we could have easily not left the 5 star luxury hotel during our entire time there. […]

16 Best Taiwan Night Markets Guide + Photos 2026

Taiwan night markets are the best in East Asia. As big lovers of street eats and budget bites, Taiwan is our favorite foodie foray in the whole of Asia. With over 200 notable Taiwan night markets dotted all over the country, the locals (and lucky tourists) are blessed with a treasure trove of Taiwanese food […]

22 Best Themed 7-Elevens in Taipei, Taiwan Guide + Photos 2026

Taipei is themed 7-Eleven heaven! We all know that Taiwan is famous for its sheer number of 7-Elevens, regularly frequented by tourists and locals alike. There are currently around 7,000 7-Eleven branches in Taiwan – now that is a lot of slurpees and ready meals! However, unique to Taiwan (and mainly in Taipei), there are tonnes of […]