Category Archives: Taiwan

Hotel Report: Caesar Metro Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan

Taiwan is a great place to visit on a holiday of any length – and it’s likely that one will end up in Taipei at some point during the journey. Choosing from amongst the innumerable hotels, hostels, guesthouses and other forms of accommodation in this major city can be something of a challenge, but let’sContinue reading “Hotel Report: Caesar Metro Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan”

Flight Report: TPE-MNL on Cebu Pacific Flight 5J 313 (15 September 2019)

Budget airline Cebu Pacific (5J) did a splendid job – at least by LCC standards – on our outbound flight from Manila to Taipei. In today’s post, we’ll see if they managed to deliver the same level of performance on our homeward joruney. Welcome aboard Cebu Pacific flight 5J 313.

Flight Report: MNL-TPE on Cebu Pacific Flight 5J 312 (12 September 2019)

No less than five airlines compete for market share on the busy route between Manila and Taipei – a popular (and conveniently short) regional hop for business-people and holidaymakers alike. In today’s post, we’ll look at one LCC option for travelling between these bustling cities: a morning flight operated by the Philippines’ largest budget carrier.Continue reading “Flight Report: MNL-TPE on Cebu Pacific Flight 5J 312 (12 September 2019)”

Field Report: Taipei, Taiwan (07 November 2014) – Part 4/4

Much as I would have wished to spend at least one more day in Taipei, no amount of wishing could change the date and time on my airline ticket – and that time was drawing ever closer. Time to pick up my bags, say my farewells, and head for the airport.

Field Report: Taipei, Taiwan (07 November 2014) – Part 3/4

On the first part of our walk across Taipei, we saw a series of buildings that reflected two centuries of the capital’s history, spanning its transition from an outpost of Qing China to a colony of Imperial Japan. But we’re not done yet – not by a long shot. So tighten those laces, take aContinue reading “Field Report: Taipei, Taiwan (07 November 2014) – Part 3/4”

Field Report: Taipei, Taiwan (07 November 2014) – Part 2/4

Without a doubt, the National Palace Museum ranks amongst the finest institutions of its kind anywhere in the world. Having said that, I know of one other museum in Taipei that probably outranks it in almost every sphere of interest – whether it be art, or history, or architecture. A museum that charges no admissionContinue reading “Field Report: Taipei, Taiwan (07 November 2014) – Part 2/4”

Field Report: Taipei, Taiwan (07 November 2014) – Part 1/4

An early start, a late evening flight … and lots of glorious sightseeing in between. Let’s take this day in four parts. The first, set out below, is a little low on photographs – the reason for this will be explained later – but the significance of the place I visited warrants a separate treatment.Continue reading “Field Report: Taipei, Taiwan (07 November 2014) – Part 1/4”

Hostel Report: Star Hostel – Taipei Main Station (Taipei, Taiwan)

I don’t normally patronise hostels – the idea of “shared bathrooms” isn’t something I find very appealing – but a charming and affordable newcomer on the Taipei tourist scene is one that I’d happily make an exception for, not least because of their near-hotel quality ensuite rooms. OVERVIEW Name : Star Hostel – Taipei MainContinue reading “Hostel Report: Star Hostel – Taipei Main Station (Taipei, Taiwan)”