As a travel photographer who’s half-Taiwanese, I keep going back to Kaohsiung. This might be a controversial take, but while Taipei has a lot of photo spots, Kaohsiung feels more photogenic to me. I only add locations to this list when I’ve personally photographed them, so everything here is first-hand. Be sure to check back […]

As someone who has spent years extensively documenting Manhattanhenge in New York City, photographing Kaohsiunghenge was always on my list. Having traveled extensively throughout Taiwan over the years, and being half-Taiwanese myself, I’ve always felt a particular pull toward documenting the lesser-known phenomena in my second home. What makes Kaohsiunghenge particularly fascinating is that it […]

When most travelers think of Taiwan, bustling night markets and Taipei 101 typically come to mind. Far from the urban sprawl, nestled in the southwestern part of this island nation, lies one of its most extraordinary and least understood natural phenomena: the Purple Crow Butterfly migration in Maolin National Scenic Area (茂林國家風景區). I first traveled […]

If you’re coming to Taiwan, don’t make the mistake of only staying in Taipei. This island nation is only the size of New Jersey, but there’s so much to do that you’re going to want to steal this itinerary! Explore essential Kaohsiung, Taiwan tourist spots that make this southern city a must-visit destination. Hop on […]

Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) has two main terminals, and while Terminal 1 does have its own food court, there’s one level in Terminal 2 that travelers almost always miss — and it’s my favorite part of the entire airport. Both terminals have gone through major renovations over the years, but there’s something about Terminal […]

Are you traveling to Taiwan and looking for a hotel in Kaohsiung? Staying at TAI Urban Resort (承億酒店) was like uncovering a hidden gem in the city’s skyline. The hotel is Taiwan’s first urban resort-themed five-star cultural and creative hotel. It’s part of the Hotel Day Group’s collection of eight properties across Taiwan, and after […]

There’s nothing more frustrating than the US healthcare system, and I know I’m not alone in this. As I grow older, I’ve become more and more obsessed with medical tourism. It’s no secret that healthcare in the US is straight-up dooky, and I’ve become increasingly disillusioned. My first experience with medical tourism in Taiwan was […]

As a travel photographer, Taipei is a metropolis that offers an incredible urban landscape to capture. The star attraction for cityscape photography here is undoubtedly Taipei 101 – at one point the world’s tallest building. This bamboo-inspired steel and glass skyscraper is an architectural marvel that dominates Taipei’s skyline with its distinctive design. Photographers can […]

If you’re planning a trip to Taiwan and want to go beyond Taipei (臺北), Tainan (臺南市) deserves a place on your itinerary. The island is only about the size of New Jersey, but it has so many things to do! Based in the south, Taiwan’s former capital moves at a slower pace, trading skyscrapers and […]

Taiwan and Taiwanese people are known for their hospitality, and I got to experience that at not one, but both Shangri-La Far Easterns. Each visit reminds me of the deep cultural roots that tie me to this island nation. During one of my trips back, I finally had the chance to do some solo travel […]