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”
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Terminal Report: Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) T1, Taipei, Taiwan
In today’s post, we’ll explore what arriving and departing passengers can expect to see at Taipei’s gateway to the world. Welcome to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
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”
Field Report: Taipei, Taiwan (06 November 2014)
Returning to central Taipei after my morning excursion to Tamsui, I came into contact with Taiwan’s more recent history and tasted a colourful slice of its lively night-market scene.
Flight Report: MNL-TPE on 5J 312
No-frills airlines don’t have much of a reputation for quality and service. But on short hops between A and B, one often finds that they can do the job just fine.
Within striking distance 