by Joshua | May 5, 2018 | Expat life, Finding our way, Taiwan Destinations
So this was our first experience of using a tour group to try travel like a local in Taiwan. First a disclaimer. We do not speak enough Chinese to travel in a Taiwanese tour group on our own. Now that we have a feel for what the experience is like, maybe after another...
by Pauline Hammer | May 4, 2018 | Taipei Day Trips, Taiwan Destinations
The National Palace Museum and Taipei 101 are sure to please no matter the weather or season, but there are many other Taiwan experiences that can only be enjoyed during certain times of year. And you still might miss them, if you don’t know to go take advantage...
by Joshua | Apr 2, 2018 | Expat life, Taiwan Destinations
You may have noticed that Pauline and I are more than happy to do a little research, and then blaze off on our own adventure. On those trips, we certainly see people who are obviously on group Taiwan travel tour packages. Up until this point in my life, I never...
by Pauline Hammer | Jun 11, 2017 | Taipei Day Trips, Taiwan Destinations
Living in Taipei it’s so easy to get sucked into city life and forget that you are living on an Island! But the beach isn’t as far away as it seems and once again public transportation in this country amazes – with super cheap, fast convenient access...
by Pauline Hammer | Jun 4, 2017 | Butterflies, Taiwan Destinations
Butterflies. It’s one of the major things that attracted Josh and I too this little Asian island. Nicknamed the butterfly kingdom, Taiwan is home to over 400 butterfly species, including 50 exclusive to Taiwan. And its home to an annual overwintering...
