Taipei

Chasing Chimeras

Everything that can decay is decaying, including me.

Flying business class on EVA Air was pleasant and comfortable, but it didn’t rock my world.

This Taipei itinerary will help you make the most of Taiwan’s capital, even if you don’t end up moving here like I did.

Whether you want your trip to Taiwan’s capital to focus on Taipei temples, or you simply see them as an accent, you’re in the right place.

I look back more fondly on my second trip to Taiwan with every moment that passes since its conclusion.

Taiwan’s capital is as enjoyable outside its city limits as it is in the shadows of Taipei 101.

Make the most of Taiwan’s capital, even if you don’t end up moving here like I did.

While my re-appraisal of the country’s capital has contradicted some of the fond memories I once had, Taiwan as a whole far exceeded my expectations

The ratio of awesome things to see and do in Taipei—they approach infinity—to its delightfully finite urban limits makes it a very easy city to love.

Your view on Taiwan’s official status depends on your politics, but to me, the island is arguably more “Chinese” than China itself. Here’s why.