Taiwan

Time for Taipei
With Taiwan once again open to visitors, it’s the perfect opportunity to delve into the variety of ingredients that make its capital such an enticing destination.

Taipei to Taroko Gorge: How to Explore Taiwan in Style
As the world slowly reopens to international travel, Remote Lands is putting a spotlight on underappreciated Taiwan, an island of natural beauty, urban splendor, and traditional culture.

Chang Dai-chien: The Strange Residence of Taiwan’s Greatest Artist
Chang Dai-chien was one of Asia’s greatest artists, and his peculiar life is on display in the outskirts of Taipei.

The Subtle Butterfly Migrations of Taiwan
Every year in the winter and again in the early spring a few million butterflies migrate from northern and central Taiwan to the south.

Dozen Dream Destination: East Coast of Taiwan for the Road Trip
Taiwan’s East Coast is known for its temperate climate and laid-back culture – all best experienced from the open road.

Searching for the Formosan Black Bears of Taiwan’s Yushan National Park
Along one of Yushan’s most popular hiking routes, travelers will find evidence of one of Taiwan’s largest mammal species: the rare Formosan black bear.

Instagram Taipei: Shooting Taiwan’s Capital
Jordan Hammond takes his camera to Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, for a look into the motorbike waterfall, low-flying planes, and the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall.

Politics Squared: A Look at Tiananmen Square and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial
Tiananmen Square and Chiang Kai-shek’s Memorial – two very different monuments, two very different dictators, and a divergent history that maintains much in common.

Silks Place Taroko, Gorge-ous by Design
Taroko Gorge is one of Taiwan’s hottest hiking spots, and Silks Place Taroko is one of the few luxury options in this rugged Formosa landscape.

Drone over Taiwan: From Kenting to Taipei and Beyond
A road trip along Taiwan’s east coast allows travelers to see strange architectural wonders, breathtaking natural beauty, and dynamic Asian cityscapes from a whole new angle.

Taiwan’s Whisky Island: Exploring Formosa’s Single Malts at Kavalan Distillery
Single malts, fresh air, and highland charm – travel writer Duncan Forgan journeys to Kavalan Distillery to find out how Taiwan came to produce some of the finest whisky in Asia.

Tea for Taipei: Maokong Gondola to Taiwan’s Past
Writer and historian Jeremiah Jenne takes the Maokong Gondola outside of Taipei for a taste of the country’s tea and a look into its past. Whether it’s a tourist trap or a beloved destination for tea lovers depends on how far you are willing to walk.