Slowing Down in Taiwan’s Southwest
Taiwan’s southwest invites travelers to slow down, with Tainan’s historic lanes, Alishan’s mountain trails, and the Mountains to Sea Greenway offering a blend of culture, ecology, and slow travel.
Lifestyle
Enjoy Summer’s Splendor in the Penghu Islands
Discover the Penghu Islands’ summer allure — from coral-stone villages and basalt cliffs to turtle conservation on Wangan and romantic sunsets at the Twin-Heart Stone Weir. Dive into pristine waters for snorkeling, SUP, and windsurfing, explore intertidal ecology at Jibei, and wander photogenic spots like Houliao Paradise Road.
Redefining Electronic Music in Taiwan
Glowball, the genre-bending festival by DJ-producer Sonia Calico, is redefining Taiwan’s electronic music with global beats, queer performance, and distinctly local flair — turning the dancefloor into a bold cultural statement.
Chiayi: The Hottest Emerging Travel Destination
Once overlooked as a mere gateway to Alishan or Penghu, Chiayi is now emerging as a destination in its own right—offering a nostalgic food scene, rich cultural heritage, quirky museums, and lush urban nature that are drawing more and more travelers to linger longer.
The Iron Huandao: Circling Taiwan by Train
A nostalgic, slow-travel journey around Taiwan via its conventional rail network reveals fading towns, cultural landmarks, and resilient communities, offering a glimpse into the island’s evolving rural landscape and enduring railway heritage.
Rolling Up and Rolling Out: The Art of Winging it in Small-Town Taiwan
In Taiwan’s rural towns and coastal villages, spontaneity is still a traveler’s best friend. This vivid, rain-soaked journey through Taitung and beyond explores the unspoken generosity of small-town hospitality—and the joys (and minor perils) of going accommodation-free during peak season.
Taiwan Hotel Sector Faces Tough Slog in Post-Covid Era
Taiwan’s hotel sector is struggling to recover in the post-pandemic era amid a surge in outbound tourism, labor shortages, and stiff regional competition. With occupancy rates lagging, especially outside Taipei, and a shrinking domestic workforce, the industry faces mounting pressure to adapt or risk long-term stagnation.
Emerging from the Mist: Matsu’s Unfinished Chapter
Once a frontline outpost, Matsu is now redefining itself through culture, creativity, and a new generation returning home. This richly woven story traces the islands’ evolution from military secrecy to artistic revival.
The Allure of Alishan
What begins as a scenic escape becomes a rich journey through mountaintop sunrises, historic trains, enchanted forests, and firefly-lit evenings in Alishan and Fenqihu—Taiwan’s mountain retreats full of slow beauty and quiet charm.
Meet the Billion-Dollar Ugly-Cute Icon
Labubu’s rise from niche collectible to global fashion and pop culture icon reveals how Asia’s ‘ugly-cute’ aesthetic is reshaping consumer behavior, emotional expression, and the intersection of art, luxury, and fandom.