Travel Journal

Taiwan Travel Guides & Trip Ideas

Charter route planning, sights and food notes — do your homework before you land in Taiwan.

Illustrative scenario of a foreign visitor using an electronic tax refund kiosk in Taiwan
Travel Planning2026.09

2026 Taiwan Tax Refund Guide: NT$2,000 Minimum, Refund Rate & Airport Process
Signature bowls at Opensmile Braised Pork Rice: classic hand-cut braised pork rice and house-special spicy pork rice, topped with golden half-cooked eggs
Taipei Food2026.09

Opensmile Braised Pork Rice Review | Spicy Lu Rou Fan and Thick-Cut Pork Chops in Xinyi District
Illustrative scene of a visitor staying on the designated route and keeping a safe distance from the stone carvings and timber structure of a traditional Taiwanese temple
Travel Planning2026.08

Taiwan Heritage Site Etiquette | Temple Photography Rules and Legal Liability
A long row of individual armchairs, side tables and an illuminated calligraphy wall inside the China Airlines D4 Lounge at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Terminal 2
Airport Guides2026.08

China Airlines D4 Lounge at Taoyuan T2: Location, Access & Noodle Bar
Illustrative scene of an older couple enjoying an easy lakeside walk during a private charter trip in Taiwan
Taiwan Travel Guide2026.08

Is Taiwan a Good Destination for Seniors? Transport, Hotels and Itinerary Planning
The soaring lobby at Le Méridien Taichung, with white stone columns, ring chandeliers and yellow sofas in the seating areas
Hotel Guides2026.08

Le Méridien Taichung Guide: Station-Side Sky Pool & Club Lounge
ICHIRAN tonkotsu ramen topped with chashu, scallions, and Original Spicy Red Sauce
Taipei Food2026.08

Taipei ICHIRAN Ramen Guide | Queues, Ordering, and Which Branch to Choose
A traveller checking the status of a flight to Taiwan at an airport on a rainy day
Travel Planning2026.08

Flying to Taiwan During a Typhoon: Flight Changes, Cancellations & Travel Insurance
A timber boardwalk bridge crossing a pond in the Alishan park, conifer forest mirrored in the water, ridge after ridge and a blue and white sky beyond
Attraction Guides2026.08

Alishan National Forest Recreation Area: Tickets & Trails
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