by Pauline Hammer | Feb 6, 2018 | Life in Taipei, Taipei Day Trips
Of course you really shouldn’t miss visiting Taipei 101 if you’re in Taiwan. It’s iconic to the city and part of the experience of visiting this country. Plus, the MRT will conveniently drop you off right in front of it!! (find out what other fun...
by Pauline Hammer | Feb 6, 2018 | Life in Taipei
Yuanshan Station! Josh and I went here two weekends in a row and loved it both times. The first time we came to Yuanshan Station was for the fine arts museum (which is right across the street from this station) The 2nd time we were actually on our way somewhere...
by Pauline Hammer | Feb 4, 2018 | Finding our way, Life in Taipei, Taipei Day Trips
Taipei main station is a hub of Taipei’s public transit system. The Blue, Red and Purple MRT lines all convene here. The HSR (high speed rail) and regular train meets up here too and there’s a bus station too. So yes, it’s bit of a maze. But its...
by Pauline Hammer | Feb 2, 2018 | Expat life, Finding our way, Life in Taipei, Taipei Day Trips
An unexpected detour Another one of the moments that convinced us of the fun of random MRT station exploring happened at this station. It was a Saturday and we were on our way to meet up with a co-worker who’d offered to take us on a waterfall hike. But while in...
by Pauline Hammer | Jan 31, 2018 | Life in Taipei, Taipei Day Trips
A Great afternoon hike just 10 minutes off Xihu Station The amount of easy to access hiking trails right in Taipei is another reason to love this city. But you have to know to look for them! Of course you probably already know about Elephant Mountain....
