Ugly Half Beer produces a unique brand of Taiwanese craft beer. Founders Max Gilbert and Harn Sun blend international brewing expertise with local ingredients and cultural references, resulting in innovative…
Travel in TaiwanMarch 11, 2025
Taiwan now has 49 Michelin-starred restaurants, 38 of which are in Taipei. That number more than triples when considering all Michelin-recommended establishments. For this article, we have explored four such…
Travel in TaiwanMarch 11, 2025
The medium-sized city of Changhua doesn’t appear on many “best of Taiwan” itineraries. But anyone willing to walk a bit and explore at a gentle pace will discover that this…
Travel in TaiwanMarch 11, 2025
Miaoli is a solid swathe of many hills. Through these hills wend long valleys thin and wide, carved by watercourses finding their way to the sea. Long, and winding roads…
Travel in TaiwanMarch 5, 2025
Outside of Taiwan's urban centers pockets of a more rural way of life endure, for example in Miaoli County, where many small-scale farmers supplement their income with agritourism initiatives, providing…
Travel in TaiwanMarch 4, 2025
Miaoli is a quiet, primarily rural county. Home to storied trails, seasonal blossoms, fruit orchards, hot springs, and an interesting cultural mix, even at its most urban it feels a…
Travel in TaiwanMarch 3, 2025
Amidst Shiding’s lush mountains, Mr. Hsu crafts chewy mianxian by hand, using traditional techniques. His workshop, draped with sunlit noodles, welcomes visitors to experience the art of noodle pulling. Taste…
Travel in TaiwanJuly 4, 2024
Indulge in Taiwan’s best frozen delights under the scorching Taipei sun. Savor fluffy shaved ice mountains, novel popsicles, and creamy ice cream infused with adzuki beans, matcha, or grass jelly.…
Travel in TaiwanJuly 4, 2024
Taipei is a meat lover’s paradise. From sizzling stir-fries to steamy hot pots and tender braised dishes, the city’s culinary culture revolves around meat at every turn. This article highlights…
Travel in TaiwanFebruary 23, 2024
Undergoing tasteful facelifts with updated offerings that cater to a more diverse crowd, many of Taiwan’s traditional day markets have transformed from worn-down, musty spaces into sparkling clean, well-designed hotspots.…
Travel in TaiwanDecember 25, 2023