Archive | May, 2015

The Zhongshan District is an important district in the city of Taipei, acting as the administrative area. The quarter of a million residents that call this district home enjoy some of the most recreational areas of any of the districts in Taipei. These include the Yingfeng Riverside Park, the Rongxing Garden Park, the Dajia Riverside … Read More

The Da’an District, in Taipei, has a little bit of everything to make any trip to this city a very enjoyable, fulfilling and memorable one. You can shop until you drop at the many upmarket stores, with brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada all having a presence in the Da’an District, and if you … Read More

The Xinyi District is a district in the city of Taipei, Taiwan, that houses the mayor’s office and the city government, and is therefore the city seat. Whether you stay in this district or not, there’s a good chance you will be heading here at one point, as some of the most visited buildings in … Read More

Taipei is one of the most beautiful and modern cities in the world. It is also a city that is attracting increasing amounts of tourists, ranked in the top 20 most visited cities in the world and climbing. From Taipei 101, which was once the tallest building in the world, to the Shilin Night Market, … Read More

We all have different needs when it comes to the perfect hotel. One of the most common is a buffet breakfast, as this makes it easier to get your fill in the morning, before heading out for a day of sightseeing. This can be crucial for those not keen on foreign cuisine, as the vast … Read More

The Japanese style of design is an elegant and beautiful one, not like anything else. The Japanese have their own way of doing things, their own way of creating, assigning and arranging. From the thinly padded and sliding doors that surround the rooms, to the beds that are only a few inches off the floor … Read More

The Banqiao District is one of the most densely populated regions in Taiwan. This is an area rich in finance, commerce, education and sport, and there are also a number of attractions to appease tourists. These include the Lehua Night Market and the Nanya Night Market, and the Lin Family Mansion and Garden, the latter … Read More

These days a hotel is not just a place to rest your head and escape from the alien city you have decided to call home for a week or two. Hotels are places to eat, to drink, to have fun and, perhaps most importantly, to relax and unwind. We often find that the best hotels … Read More

The Taipei National University of the Arts is located in the district of Beitou, more famously known for having one of the highest densities of hot springs and natural spas in the world. This university is greatly respected and has been one of the leading learning centers in the city since it was founded in … Read More

One of the times in which hotels never seem to be quite in-sync with their guests is when it comes to check-in and check-out times. On holiday many people want to lie in. They have no work to go to, few responsibilities to attend to, so there is no need to wake up early. Despite … Read More