4 articles tagged with taiwan travel
The predawn chill nipped at my fingers as I clutched my thermos of *oolong* tea, a small beacon of warmth in the darkness. Around me, hushed voices spoke in Mandarin and Japanese as we all waited, pilgrims of a sort,...
The mist-shrouded shores of Sun Moon Lake harbor more than just breathtaking natural beauty—they cradle centuries of Thao indigenous craftsmanship waiting to be discovered. During my recent fieldwork studying cross-cultural wellness traditions in Taiwan, I found myself equally captivated by...
The mist clung to the mountains like a lover's embrace as I stepped off the train in Chiayi, that familiar flutter of excitement in my chest that comes with discovering somewhere new yet somehow familiar. This unassuming Taiwanese city might...
The first time I visited Taroko Gorge, I did what every tourist does – snapped photos at the main lookouts, walked the popular trails, and called it a day. But after five visits to Taiwan (and counting), I've developed relationships...