Taiwan
I visited the most overrated attraction in Asia’s most underrated country
I’m elbow deep in a crowd of a few hundred people when the regret starts to kick in.
- Paul Marshall
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- Ute Junker
An Asian cycling trip introduced me to the kindest people on Earth
In Taiwan people are not only absurdly kind but also way too casual about their kindness, like the guy who buys me a bottle of wine because it’s his birthday.
- Paul Marshall
Aussies are flocking to Japan and South Korea. Here’s where we should go next
As overtourism becomes a problem in Japan and visitors to South Korea surge, it might be time to discover their quieter, island neighbour.
- Andrew Bain
The coolest part of this Asian city is actually underneath it
A visit to Zhongshan, one of Taipei’s up-and-coming neighbourhoods, is not normally on the dance card of first-time visitors to the Taiwanese capital.
- Kerry van der Jagt
This nation’s perfect noodle soup is a labour of love
It’s tasty, but be warned: the creation of Taiwanese beef noodle soup is a complex, hours-long process.
- Ben Groundwater
Port guide: Keelung, Taiwan
Taipei’s outlet to the sea might be down-at-heel, but it has several charms and a great local vibe – and Taiwan’s throbbing capital is just a short ride away.
- Brian Johnston
- ★★★★½
- Airline reviews
This economy class feels unusually spacious (unless I’m imagining it)
I’m a poor sleeper in the air but on this overnight flight I manage hours, not mere minutes, of sleep.
- Andrew Bain
The world’s biggest collection of Chinese cultural objects isn’t in China
The collection spans a wide range of art forms and thousands of years of history. Every exhibit is a wonder.
- Brian Johnston
Port guide: Kaohsiung, Taiwan
This city on Taiwan’s southern tip has lately undergone a wonderful overhaul to become one of Asia’s most relaxed and easy-to-visit destinations.
- Brian Johnston