Latest news: May 9th 2014
As another week comes to an end, we are firmly in the grip of the annual plum rains. Apparently the plums are a ripening at this time of year and hence the name, but essentially…
Tag: day trips
Urban Hiker Redux: Fuyang Park to Hsin Hai MRT
One of the interesting things about moving abroad is the newness of everything–the mundane, everyday tasks we take for granted back home, say dropping off dry cleaning or calling someone to fix a leaky toilet,…
The Northeast Coast by Motorbike
I hope you like seafood. Or, at the very least, the taste of sea salt spraying in your face because very little compares to the thrill of a coastal ride in Taiwan. Starting from Keelung,…
Riding Route 9: Tea, Panoramic Views, and Hot Springs
Route 9, a rollercoaster mountain ride from Xindian to Jiaoxi, is one of the most iconic day trips from Taipei and an excellent start to longer biking journeys around Taiwan. Complete with tea plantations, rice…
Motorcycles: The Best Way to Experience Taiwan
Shortly after your first mile, you’ll realize motorcycling is one of the most rewarding ways to explore Taiwan. Dirt on the face, bugs on the teeth, and burns on the legs are reminders of unforgettable…
Urban Hiker Redux: Elephant Mountain
Note: The Urban Hiker contributed this article to Taiwan Ho! in 2003. While some things may have changed (please see endnotes), Elephant Mountain remains a wonderful urban hiking destination a decade later. Arguably, July is…