When bicycling in Taiwan there is help along the way, in many places, in form of the “bike supply stations.”
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Freediving is a sport that has become quite popular in Taiwan in recent years. Xiao Liuqiu Island is one of the best locations to learn the sport. And Ray Ko is one of the instructors based there.
Penghu is a great travel destination for the summer season. Lots of options for activities, accommodation, dining, and souvenir shopping!
The port town of Tamsui is less than an hour from central Taipei taking the metro. This is a great day-tour destination, rich in history and scenic river views.
Little Liuqiu is the small island just to the south of Kaohsiung City. It is a wonderful place where you can enjoy the summer doing fun things like diving among sea turtles.
Far from Taiwan main island, Kinmen and Matsu are two fascinating island groups worth visiting, both rich in history, culture, and scenery.
Due to the high popularity of bicycling in Taiwan, there are now many hotels, homestays, and hostels that cater specifically to the needs of cycling tourists.
The Tanyashen Green Bikeway is a cycling route in Taichung’s Daya and Shengang districts. It’s an easy ride through semi-rural areas with a number of interesting sights to discover.
Sun Moon Lake is known for its beautiful scenery. There are many ways to have fun around and on the lake, including stand-up paddleboarding. At the village of Ita Thao, learn about the fascinating culture of the Thao Tribe.
A battle of the daily staple beverages has been raging in Taiwan the past decade-plus, a titanic struggle for the hearts and minds of the people. Tea has sat proudly on the throne for centuries. The upstart coffee waded ashore from places foreign (i.e., Starbucks from the U.S.) in the 1990s. Which is winning? Which has the most legitimate claim to being the preferred daily beverage staple of Taiwan’s inhabitants?