There are many beef noodle restaurants in Taipei, but only one run by a chef from Iran. After more than a decade in business, the restaurant is going as strong a ever.
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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.
During the hot summer there is no shortage of ice treats in Taipei and around Taiwan to keep you cool. The ones made with fresh fruit are especially mouth-watering.
Penghu is a great travel destination for the summer season. Lots of options for activities, accommodation, dining, and souvenir shopping!
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.
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?
Alec Gates and Alex Bryant are two cycling enthusiasts. Hailing from Texas, the two own Taipei Bike Works, a cycling shop tucked alongside a park in Taipei’s Dadaocheng neighborhood. The shop is a hard-won passion project for the two entrepreneurs, who have carved out a niche for themselves in Taiwan’s flourishing cycling industry.
Hualien County in eastern Taiwan is one of the island’s most popular tourist areas. There are many great accommodation options to choose from.