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Notes on Kaohsiung – an underrated city for when you have the #overtourism blues

September 4, 2019 By James Clark 8 Comments

Kaohsiung is the second largest city in Taiwan, at the southern end of the island. Being in the travel business I know a number of people that have been and raved about it. Overall though it’s not a city that features on the international travel radar. There are direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City […]

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Taroko National Park – highlights, and how to visit on a day trip from Taipei

August 28, 2019 By James Clark 11 Comments

Taroko National Park

Taroko National Park is one of the highlights of Taiwan, with the Taroko Gorge ranking among the great natural wonders of Asia. When I was planning my trip most of the information I found was from travel agents selling tours. If you are in Taipei on a short visit it is possible to visit Taroko […]

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Hotel Review: E Hotel, Kaohsiung – Taiwan

July 19, 2019 By James Clark

Hostel Name: E Hotel Address: 188 Datong 1st Rd., Xinxing District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. I stayed at the E Hotel in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. I booked online and selected the hotel for its price and location. This was my first time to Kaohsiung so I was unfamiliar with where might be the best area to stay. After […]

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Hotel Review: E-House, Taipei – Taiwan

June 24, 2019 By James Clark

Hostel Name: E-House Address: 3F., No.155, Xining S. Rd., Ximending, Taipei, Taiwan. I stayed at the E-House in Taipei. I booked it for its location in the Ximen area, which is a lively shopping and entertainment area. It’s also within a reasonable walking distance to the main train station for the airport rail (or one […]

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Hotel Review: Classic Hotel City Resort, Hualien – Taiwan

June 22, 2019 By James Clark

Hostel Name: Classic Hotel City Resort Address: No. 139, Guolian 5th Road, Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan. I stayed at the Classic Hotel City Resort in Hualien, Taiwan. I booked it for its location near the main train station, where I would be arriving from Taipei. The hotel is about 5 minutes walk from the […]

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Hotel Review: City Suites Main station, Taipei – Taiwan

June 21, 2019 By James Clark

Hostel Name: City Suites Main station Address: No.51, Sec 1, Yanping N.Rd., Taipei Main Station, Taipei, Taiwan. I stayed at the City Suites Main station in Taipei. The City Suites Main station is a 4-star hotel near Taipei Main Station. I booked it online and picked it for its location near the Taoyuan Airport Line […]

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Flight Review: VietJet Air – Taipei to Ho Chi Minh City

July 4, 2018 By James Clark

Flight Review: VietJet Air – Taipei to Ho Chi Minh City

Flight: VietJet Air VJ 843 From: Taipei (TPE) To: Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) I flew with VietJet Air from Taipei to Ho Chi Minh City. I compared flights with Skyscanner, and Vietjet was the cheapest option. The last time I visited Taiwan it was with EVA Air from Ho Chi Minh City. Other airlines […]

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Hotel Review: Lio Hotel Ximen, Taipei – Taiwan

July 3, 2018 By James Clark

Hotel Review: Lio Hotel Ximen, Taipei - Taiwan

Hostel Name: Lio Hotel Ximen Address: No.4、6, Aly. 36, Ln. 25, Kangding Rd, Ximending, Taipei, Taiwan. I stayed at the Lio Hotel Ximen in Taipei. I booked it for its location in the Ximen area, which I was familiar with on my last visit to Taipei. I found a good deal on Agoda at the […]

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Flight Review: Peach – Osaka Kansai to Taipei

July 2, 2018 By James Clark

Flight Review: Peach – Osaka Kansai to Taipei

Flight: Peach MM 23 From: Kansai International Airport (KIX) To: Taipei (TPE) I flew with Peach from Osaka to Taipei. I compared flights with Kayak, and Peach worked out to be the best for price and time of day. I’ve never flown with Peach before either, so I was curious to try a new airline. […]

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Taipei Accommodation Guide

December 23, 2014 By Jeremy Jacobson 6 Comments

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 […]

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