When visiting Taipei for the first time, you will see a blend of cultures from various parts of Asia. The street markets of South East Asia, Japanese aesthetics and buildings that reminded me of my time in Hong Kong. It is a hub for all things culture, street eats, and history. It can be overwhelming to plan a trip to a capitol city, especially one like Taipei that offers so many amazing day trips throughout Taiwan. Hoping this guide will…
I traded a week of coffee shop exploring in Tokyo for a week of tasting the best of Taipei coffee shops. From large, beautifully crafted spaces, to small easy to miss cafes, Taipei’s coffee scene has taken off (specialty coffee shops are taking over the world it seems in the best way). Like in Tokyo, you can see the baristas take pride in their brewing, roasting and pouring. Of course it’s hard in such a small amount of time to see…