In the past, I wasn’t a particular fan of hot springs. I mean, I like them enough. They’re relaxing and rejuvenating and don’t require any physical exertion. The thing about Taiwanese hot springs is that I have trouble staying in them for longer than...
Last year, you probably would have considered our experience at Lantern Festival to be a bit less than ideal. Yeaaa. That’s Dan holding our blazing sky lantern, completely obliterating his dream of finally getting a pony. He’s still waiting for Santa to...
If you live in Hsinchu or Tainan, take advantage of their Foreigner Assistance Center. Sign up for free Chinese lessons, stock up on brochures and travel guides, or ask any of your most pressing and confusing questions about living in Taiwan. The resource is...
A typical Taiwanese street, lined with scooters and bright lights. This is one of our few bar streets in Hsinchu. We frequent the Red probably more than we should…
A few of the statues at the Gu Chi Feng statue park in Hsinchu, Taiwan. It is one of the most off-beat attractions we’ve visited during our time in Taiwan, with hundreds of seemingly abandoned statues littering the park grounds. You can read more about...
Five Finger Mountain is an easy day hike from Hsinchu, named for its unique shape that resembles a hand. You’ll literally traverse across five small peaks, starting at the ‘thumb’ and of course ending at the ‘pinkie’. Can you see...
A Cruising Couple is for those seeking adventure travel with a dash of class.
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