2026 Jan./Feb. Archives - Travel in Taiwan

Coffee Meets Cocktails

Travel in Taiwan — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:24:41 +0000

The buzzing “C (coffee) by day, A (alcohol) by night” concept is reshaping Taipei’s dining scene. Many of the city’s cafés now offer extended hours, shifting from bright daytime hangouts and workspaces to relaxed, atmospheric bars at dusk. Some serve coffee and cocktails all day, even offering specialty drinks that creatively blend the two.

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Where the Land Ends

Travel in Taiwan — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:14:10 +0000

The coastal towns of Chiayi County are on upraised oases along an ever-shifting world of land and sea, sculpted by silting on a large scale at the edge of the wide, alluvial, and fecund Jianan Plain. The use of great swaths of just-above-sea-level land for aquaculture-farm grids adds to the dramatic effect of being in a world of water.

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Lofty Dreams

Travel in Taiwan — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:53:25 +0000

My first impression of Taiwan came at 30,000 feet. Looking out of the window of my airplane as it tracked up the west coast, I experienced a sense of awe as I glimpsed the towering giants of Taiwan’s interior. Over the intervening years, I have dedicated countless pairs of hiking shoes to learning her mountain paths, and yet I carry around a perpetually overflowing bucket list of unexplored trails. What follows is just a small fraction of the many high-mountain adventures I hope to have in the future.

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Truly a Grand Trail

Travel in Taiwan — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:12:03 +0000

When it comes to the many merits of Taipei, the three “C’s” — Convenience, Cuisine, Culture — often take top billing. But if you ask this writer, the city’s greatest draw is its abundance of easily accessible hiking trails and natural scenery. For those planning an exploration of the hills and mountains of Taiwan, the Taipei Grand Trail makes an excellent first step.

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Rails, Trails, and Brews with Views

Travel in Taiwan — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:54:41 +0000

The Alishan National Forest Recreation Area is often hailed as Taiwan’s premier eco-tourism destination – and deservedly so. Its dual cultural and ecological richness means that if thinking of exploring the area itself or venturing into the wider surrounding Alishan National Scenic Area, travelers will discover no shortage of reasons to visit this beguiling region.

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