One of my favourite countries to visit in Asia is Taiwan as it was one of those surprise destinations I never planned to go in my life and I ended up spending a couple of months exploring it as there are so many places to visit in Taiwan you cannot get bored of it! I…
Hiking in Dakeng and hiking in Taiwan in general is a paradise for outdoor lovers. There are so many trails all over the country, from easy and simple for novices to multi-day hikes at altitude in many of their +250 peaks over 3000 meters above sea level. I loved all the hikes in Taiwan that…
Backpacking in Taiwan guarantees loads of magical places. This small off-the-radar country is mostly a hidden gem for the masses and it’s full of natural wonders. Solo Hiking to Jiaming Lake was definitely the highlight of my Taiwan Travel Adventures! I first learnt of Jiaming Lake in Taiwan through a Taiwanese friend and at the…
Down in the east coast of Taiwan you can find the small town of Dulan. Good vibes and a friendly atmosphere are a perfect place to go surfing. Did you know that you can also go hiking in Dulan? Most tourists, foreigners and Taiwanese alike, make their way to Dulan to go surfing. It’s a…
The second biggest city in Taiwan tends to be overlooked with other destinations such as Taipei, Hualien and Tainan, but when I was backpacking in Kaohsiung I got really surprised by this city! Kaohsiung’s bustling atmosphere, colourful places and arty vibes are a perfect combination for a couple of exciting days in the city. In…
If you’re looking to go hiking in Taiwan let me happily tell you that this is a hiking playground! I enjoyed so much the couple of months I spent travelling in Taiwan, the hiking was a fantastic added bonus! Not many people go backpacking to this beautiful country, let alone planning to go hiking in…
One of the most common destinations to visit when backpacking in Taiwan is the Taroko National Park. There are quite a few day-hikes on this stunning nature’s masterpiece and I thoroughly recommend to stay Camping in Taroko to make the most of your days there! Over my 2 months backpacking in Taiwan I pitched my…
As my days camping in Taroko Gorge were coming to an end during my adventures backpacking in Taiwan, I just had time to squeeze one more hike: the Baiyang Trail. More than a hike, the Baiyang Trail is just a short walk of only 2.1 Km, the path is all flat and not challenging at…
If you have added Hiking in Taroko Gorge to your bucket list of places to visit in Taiwan you’re in for a treat! It’s very likely you may have seen images of the Taroko Gorge already and most of them may be from its most famous hike: the Zhuilu Old Road. This breathtaking trail was…
On my days camping in Taroko National Park I was over the moon. This part of the world is breathtakingly stunning and full of day hikes to spend the days in nature. Hiking in Taroko Gorge is the best things to do in Hualien and the hike that I loved the most was the Lushui-Wenshan…
After a night of storms, stars and a magical sunrise, camping in Sanxiantai has been one of the coolest spots where I spent a night while backpacking solo in Taiwan. Camping in Taiwan is one of the best ways to explore the country, whether you camp in the mountains or by the beach, you’ll surely…