Xiaoliuqiu Day Trip From Kaohsiung: Snorkel with Lambai Island’s Sea Turtles

Xiaoliuqiu Day Trip From Kaohsiung: Snorkel with Lambai Island’s Sea Turtles

Visit this tiny island in Taiwan for a chance to swim alongside huge sea turtles – read on for everything you need to know about planning a day trip to Xiaoliuqiu off the coast of Kaohsiung. Xiaoliuqiu is Taiwan’s only offshore coral reef island, located a short 25-30 minute ferry ride from Donggang port near…

The Best Things to Do in Kaohsiung (An Underrated City in Taiwan)

The Best Things to Do in Kaohsiung (An Underrated City in Taiwan)

The riverside city of Kaohsiung (pronounced “Gao Shong“) is located in southern Taiwan, just a short high speed train ride away from Taipei. Though it has its own international airport, Kaohsiung is often overlooked and sees just a fraction of tourists when compared to the glitzy capital city. Kaohsiung is a sprawling city offering quiet…

Kenting in Taiwan: The Asia Beach Destination You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

Kenting in Taiwan: The Asia Beach Destination You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

While Kenting National Park in southern Taiwan’s Pingtung County is very well known by Taiwanese people as a top beach vacation destination, it is not exactly on the international radar. Those in the know will tell you to add Kenting to your Taiwan itinerary – here is my Kenting travel guide to help you plan…

Gloria Manor in Kenting in South Taiwan: Luxury Hotel Review

Gloria Manor in Kenting in South Taiwan: Luxury Hotel Review

Nestled within a national park along Taiwan’s picturesque south coast, Gloria Manor is a former presidential vacation destination that has since been transformed into a world-class resort for those in the know. Our recent stay in Taiwan’s underrated Kenting National Park was a reminder not to overlook destinations closer to home. While Kenting in Pingtung…

Thousand Island Lake in Taiwan: The Perfect Day Trip From Taipei for Landscape and Tea Lovers

Thousand Island Lake in Taiwan: The Perfect Day Trip From Taipei for Landscape and Tea Lovers

Looking for an underrated day trip from Taipei to get away from the crowds? This is it! Taipei is a bustling cosmopolitan city in Asia, with its towering Taipei 101 Building, more night markets than you can count with one hand and a world-class history and culture museum. It also happens to be an incredible…