Many of my colleagues regularly heap praise upon China Airlines, but after three business class flights with them, I still find it difficult to share in the fanfare.
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La Grande Dame de Taïwan
Flying business class on EVA Air was pleasant and comfortable, but it didn’t rock my world.
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This Kaohsiung itinerary is a lifesaver, whether you come on an excursion from Taipei, stop during a comprehensive Taiwan itinerary or visit the city on a standalone basis.
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Next year is when travel—and life—will really get back to normal.
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I am stoked about what travel will look like at this time next year.
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I did not expect, on January 1 of this year, that I would still be in Taiwan by August 10.
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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.
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Tainan is a city that demands time—and patience.
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I look back more fondly on my second trip to Taiwan with every moment that passes since its conclusion.
Continue ReadingEverything You Need to Know About Beaches in Taiwan
Not all Taiwan beaches are created equal—and some just aren’t very good.
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Taiwan’s capital is as enjoyable outside its city limits as it is in the shadows of Taipei 101.
Continue ReadingA Tantalizing Taipei Itinerary
Make the most of Taiwan’s capital, even if you don’t end up moving here like I did.
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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
Continue ReadingThree Tremendous Days in Taipei
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.
Continue ReadingThe Real China?
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.
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