Would you rather visit a museum or have a gourmet meal? Why not do both! Eat art at Silk’s Palace Taiwan. Silk’s Palace is located next to the National Palace Museum and its dishes pay homage to some of the…
Taipei is always my first (and usually only) stop in Taiwan – a country with an interesting mix of Western, Chinese, and Japanese influences. The Regent Taipei, a luxury urban hotel in the capital, embodies these different influences. It is…
Art, culture and nature collide at the Hot Springs at Wellspring Resort by Silks Beitou. Beitou is a mountainous and green region in Northern Taipei and a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of central Taipei. If you are…
How do you explore Tainan, the former capital city of Taiwan? It helps to have a convenient location starting with an elegant stay at Silks Place Tainan. This centrally located hotel is walking distance from some of the city’s major…
When you think of Taiwan, you likely think of Taipei with its bright lights and bustling markets. Step back into Taiwan’s history when you visit Tainan – home to important river ports from the Qing Dynasty and a site where…
Happy Fun, free Friday lovelies! Rainbow Village How would you feel if you were the last person in your community (one that housed 1,200 households)? I imagine it must have been very lonely for Huang Yung-Fu when all his neighbors…
What do you like to do when you go on vacation? Two of my favorite things to do in a different locale are to eat local cuisine and experience local culture. I got to experience a healthy dose of local…
What does one do on a quick trip to Taipei? Even if you have little ones in tow (let’s face it, we can’t do everything when we are traveling with kids), you should still do these things: 1. Stroll around tree-lined…
How do you make a staple dish stand out? Pineapple cakes are flaky rectangular pasties filled with shredded pineapples and are a standard Taiwanese dessert (you’ll find loads of varieties at the airport!) But to tell you the truth, I…
There are a few famous Taiwanese foods (besides their street food at the night markets which is so fun to eat!) Otherwise, two of the most authentic and affordable Taiwanese eats are hotpot (or huoguo) and pineapple cakes. I went to…