August 16, 2010
Book Shops
Admittedly book shops might not seem like a tourist destination, yet I think that there are situations where you might need a book shop carrying English language books. For example, if you need
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| Malcolm Higgins at August 16, 2010 |
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July 27, 2010
Lanyang Museum
Website: http://www.lym.gov.tw/ch/Index/index.asp
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| Malcolm Higgins at July 27, 2010 |
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June 24, 2010
Summer Tips
It's full-steam ahead into summer now in Taiwan. Any hope of ˇ§coldˇ¨ snaps has gone so here are a few tips on how to deal with the summer.
Drink!
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| Malcolm Higgins at June 24, 2010 |
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May 30, 2010
Going South: Kenting
I've lost count of the number of times I've been told, "Must have nice beaches where you are." The confusion being Taiwan sounds like another country in the general area more associated with
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| Malcolm Higgins at May 30, 2010 |
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May 01, 2010
Taiwan Storyland
There are some surprises to be found scattered throughout Taipei, as long time residents are sure to tell you. Yet there is one surprise situated in the center of Taipei that remains largely unk
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| Malcolm Higgins at May 01, 2010 |
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April 29, 2010
Daan Forest Park
Taipei is a bustling, modern and vibrant city that truly never sleeps, and while these are all attributes that make Taipei an interesting place to visit, it can be a bit overwhelming. So if you nee
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| Malcolm Higgins at April 29, 2010 |
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February 11, 2009
“TAIWAN — TOUCH YOUR HEART” - An Experience of Our Family’s Summer Vacation in Taiwan
It’s always great to hear from other travelers in Taiwan, and we are happy to post such tales on the blog. If you have stories you would like to sub
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| Malcolm Higgins at February 11, 2009 |
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November 30, 2008
National Center of Traditional Arts (NCTA)
The Arts Center is about 20 minutes outside Ilan City. Originally conceived in 1996, the center was finally finished in 2002. Covering 24 hectares, the primary objectives of 
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| Malcolm Higgins at November 30, 2008 |
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November 27, 2008
Nanfang Ao
Following on from the Ilan trip, the next stop was Nanfang Ao. This small port, (right next to Suao Port if 
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| Malcolm Higgins at November 27, 2008 |
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October 31, 2008
Ilan
Nestled tranquil pocket of pastoral farms, clean beaches and rugged beauty, Ilan is the first major town one encounters heading south down Taiwan's east coast. Thanks to the Hs
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| Malcolm Higgins at October 31, 2008 |
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October 28, 2008
The Northwest Coast
The northeast coast of Taiwan rightly gets attention as a top place to visit and it's a trip I have taken many times. But what of the northwest? Easier to get to than 
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| Malcolm Higgins at October 28, 2008 |
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September 26, 2008
The Neiwan Line
The Neiwan Line is the 
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| Malcolm Higgins at September 26, 2008 |
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September 22, 2008
Riding the Pingshi (Pingxi) Line
Riding the rails has always added an air of adventure and romance to the travel experience and rail travel is one of the more efficient and affordable ways to get around the 
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| Malcolm Higgins at September 22, 2008 |
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August 30, 2008
Nantou part 3 - Chi Chi and Puli
Chi Chi (Jiji)
Very close to the epicenter of the 9/21 quake, Chi Chi is a small town, most famous for, you guessed i
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| Malcolm Higgins at August 30, 2008 |
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August 29, 2008
Nantou Continued - Sun Moon Lake
Sun Moon Lake is one of the premier tourist destinations in Taiwan. Situated in Nantou County it is scenic and easy to get to. In fact if you don't have your own transport, then Sun Moon Lake is 
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| Malcolm Higgins at August 29, 2008 |
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July 20, 2008
Nantou - Ching Jing Farm
Known for its lush agricultural plains and dramatic mountain landscapes, the central county of Nantou is one of the most beautiful areas in Taiwan to visit. So over the next few weeks I'll
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| Malcolm Higgins at July 20, 2008 |
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May 25, 2008
National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall
Taipei is a big, modern, bustling city which can be overwhelming for the newly arrived, although it becomes almost addictive after a while. Worry not though d
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| Malcolm Higgins at May 25, 2008 |
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April 17, 2008
Lalashan
When visiting the cities of Taiwan, it's easy to forget just how mountainous the island is. Looking at a map though shows you that the mountains start from just outside Taipe
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| Malcolm Higgins at April 17, 2008 |
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March 25, 2008
Matsu - Beikan
Beikan
The boat trip from Nankan only takes 10 to 15 minutes and isn't as prone to cancellation due to high seas. There is a regular service from Fuao Harbor
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| Malcolm Higgins at March 25, 2008 |
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March 25, 2008
Matsu - Nankan
Matsu
I like to travel and recently I had been wanting to try something a bit different. So when a friend suggested Matsu, I jumped at the chance.
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| Malcolm Higgins at March 25, 2008 |
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February 29, 2008
The Strawberry Fields of Dahu
Taiwan is an incredibly agriculturally rich country, producing everything from rice to tea to fruit, and an amazing range of fruit at that. With the sub-tropical climate and diverse geographical 
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| Malcolm Higgins at February 29, 2008 |
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December 31, 2007
Lin Family Gardens
Panchiao is a town situated in Taipei County which has undergone amazing development in the last decade, and although there is not much to attract the traveller, t
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| Malcolm Higgins at December 31, 2007 |
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December 21, 2007
Alishan
Introduction
Alishan vies with Taroko Gorge in Hualien and Sun Moon Lake in Nantou to be the top tourist destination in Taiwan, and with good reason. The stunning mountain v
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| Malcolm Higgins at December 21, 2007 |
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November 30, 2007
Peitou - hot springs and tea shops
It was the Japanese who first developed Peitou as the hotspring capital of Taiwan, and it is for these hotsprings that Peitou is still famous.
Times have change
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| Malcolm Higgins at November 30, 2007 |
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October 29, 2007
First Trip in Taiwan - Discovering the Real Treasure
It was about this time of year, many moons ago, that I took my first trip around Tai
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| Malcolm Higgins at October 29, 2007 |
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