Stories behind the stories. By Travel Writer, Amy McPherson
Yesterday was the first day of a new year in the lunar calendar. To anyone celebrating – Happy New Year :) Last year I wrote about celebrating Lunar New Year in Taipei on this blog, but I also wrote a short feature on it in the hopes that some editor might pick it up. Well, …
I loved a recent article on Traveller listing the 13 best cities you’ve never thought of going to, listing Taipei, the place of my birth among the other exotic and fantastic cities around the world. Personally the idea of visiting places that may not be on the mainstream travel itineraries gives you an alternative view …
I am not biased, but having experienced Taipei as an adult and as a tourist, it really is an exciting city to visit. Here’s a little guide to Taipei on getting in, getting around and essential information about travelling in Taipei. Why you should visit Taipei (and the rest of Taiwan while you are at …
Taipei is getting ready to host this year’s Universiade, and earlier this year has launched a double-decker, hop-on, hop-off city sightseeing buses around the city. Although, personally, I’ve never really enjoyed these fixed destination tourist buses, and everywhere we go, we try to use local public transport to get around. Just like in London’s red …
I don’t deny I have issues. I have compulsive urge to click [BOOK] on travel websites, the idea of spending any free days at home generates a nervous twitch in the eye. Then there’s the issue of cats. My own, and other cats. Any cat that comes my way gets a coo’ing and I mean …
The night markets are the essence of Taiwanese culture. The markets are on everyday and is where you’ll get a feel of the diversity of food and games of this fascinating country. However, what exactly do you do at a night market? Eat everything from things on a stick to sticky sweets Well, most obviously …
It was with much persuasion and parental bullying (just kidding mum and dad!) that we flew the 17 hours to Taipei to celebrate Lunar New Year (or, more commonly known as Chinese New Year). I was born in Taipei, but left to grow up in Australia at the age of ten. As far as I …
