Taipei, the crown jewel of Taiwan, is a wonderfully Chinese metropolis. A little off the beaten track, it is easy to slip under the radar and experience the everyday Taipei, a warm and inviting mix of Eastern cultures and of the ancient and modern. Western visitors to Taiwan are few and far between, with the […]
Notes on Taipei
My visit to Taipei was also my first time in Taiwan. Rather than rush around and try and visit the whole island I dedicated two weeks to exploring Taipei and decided to visit the rest of the island another time. Two weeks turned out to be a good amount of time to linger and explore […]
Cafes to work from in Taipei
If you are looking for a city in Asia to base yourself as a writer or digital nomad then add Taipei to your consideration list. With 90 day visa on arrival for most western countries and unadulterated internet in Taiwan, Taipei is a good base for location independent types. Taipei is well known for its […]
Where I’m At: October, 2014 – Hong Kong
Where I’m At; a monthly update of what I’ve been up to, site news, and where I’m going next. Greetings from Hong Kong International Airport. Out of all the airports I hub through HKG remains one of my favourites (up there with SIN), mainly for its clean, uncluttered layout and free wifi. And of course […]
Flight Review: Cathay Pacific – Taipei to Hong Kong
Flight: Cathay Pacific CX 403 From: Taipei (TPE) To: Hong Kong (HKG) I flew from Taipei to Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific using Qantas Frequent Flyer points. I booked a flight from Taipei to London but I opted for a stopover in Hong Kong which counted as the same ticket Cathay Pacific have around 15 […]
Hostel Review: Travel Talk Taipei Backpackers Hostel
Hostel Name: Travel Talk Taipei Backpackers Hostel Address: 2F, No.96, Sec.2, Minquan E. Rd, Taipei, Taiwan I stayed at the Travel Talk Taipei Backpackers Hostel which I booked via Hotels Combined. I selected this hostel for its location being near a metro station. It turned out to be a good choice as the hostel is […]
Hostel Review: Triple Tiger Hostel, Taipei
Hostel Name: Triple Tiger Hostel Address: 3F, No.39 Lane 25 Kangding Rd, Taipei, Taiwan. I stayed at the Triple Tiger Hostel in Taipei. I booked it via hotelscombined.com and selected it mainly for its location, which is lest than 10 minutes walk from Ximen Metro Station. [Triple Tiger Hostel, Taipei.] Ximen is an entertainment area […]
Flight Review: EVA Air – Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) to Taipei (Taiwan)
Flight: EVA Air BR 392 From: Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) To: Taipei (TPE) EVA Air is a Taiwanese airline based out of Taipei (TPE) airport. This was my first time to Taiwan, and by extension my first time flying with EVA Air. EVA Air is a member of Star Alliance so I used United […]
New Country Day: Taiwan
Country: Taiwan Date: 14 September 2014 I’ve been wanting to visit Taiwan for the last two years so after some wrangling of frequent flyer points I have managed a visit before going to Europe. This is my first time here so today is New Country Day which is always a special travel day. I didn’t […]
Taipei Travel Guide
Travel Guides > Taiwan > Taipei [Memorial Hall dedicated to the memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President, Taipei, Republic of China (ROC).] Accommodation Taipei Hotels – Search for places to stay on Agoda. Travel Guides Taipei – Tourism site of Taipei. Taipei Travel – Travel information from the Department of Information and Tourism. Taipei543.com – […]
Hi, I’m James - welcome to Nomadic Notes. I've been a long-term traveller/digital nomad since 2003. Nomadic Notes is a travel resource featuring travel guides and notes from my travels. 
