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Much as I would have wished to spend at least one more day in Taipei, no amount of wishing could… READ MORE
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On the first part of our walk across Taipei, we saw a series of buildings that reflected two centuries of… READ MORE
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Without a doubt, the National Palace Museum ranks amongst the finest institutions of its kind anywhere in the world. Having… READ MORE
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An early start, a late evening flight … and lots of glorious sightseeing in between. Let’s take this day in… READ MORE
I don’t normally patronise hostels – the idea of “shared bathrooms” isn’t something I find very appealing – but a… READ MORE
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Returning to central Taipei after my morning excursion to Tamsui, I came into contact with Taiwan’s more recent history and… READ MORE
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The legacy of Taiwan’s pioneering foreign residents lingers strongly in a scenic riverside town just north of Taipei, where visitors… READ MORE
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My brief holiday in Taipei last month was the scene of some notable firsts. For one thing, it was my… READ MORE
No-frills airlines don’t have much of a reputation for quality and service. But on short hops between A and B,… READ MORE
"People ask me what I do in the winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."
~ Rogers Hornsby