LANGUAGE: Mandarin
CURRENCY:New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
VISA: not usually required if less than 90 days
AVERAGE DAILY BUDGET: $40AUD
COST OF AN ESPRESSO IN A CAFÉ: 45 NTD / $2 AUD
WHAT TO EXPECT: vibrant cities, amazing foodie scene, jaw-dropping national parks
TAIWAN BLOG POSTS

Shifen Day Trip From Taipei: How To Visit Shifen Waterfall
Shifen’s waterfalls were some of the most beautiful I have seen in a while. Maybe the absolutely torrential June rains helped boost them a bit,

Jiufen Complete Travel Guide: Everything You Should Know
Jiufen is a historic township in the mountainous north of Taiwan. Formerly a prosperous gold mining town, rather than become abandoned like many others, the

Taroko National Park Guide: How To Explore Taroko Gorge Effectively
Taroko National Park (太魯閣國家公園) in Taiwan’s east is a jaw-dropping natural wonder and popular area to explore. Named after the local indigenous tribe, Truku, this

Taiwan Street Food: Local Eats And Where To Find Them
Now, I don’t know a lot about the history of Taiwanese food and the language barrier meant that I didn’t know what I was eating

Top 10 Things To Do In Taipei, Taiwan
With a population of 2.6 million people, Taipei is the thriving capital of Taiwan where old and new collide in a perfect balance. When I

Elephant Mountain, Taipei: Everything You Need To Know
Elephant Mountain (象山) in Xiangsian is the famous viewpoint which probably springs straight to mind when thinking of Taipei. Located within the city of Taipei,