Everything from massages, facials, detox, and collagen treatments can be found in the smallest yet most luxurious of spas. Here I explore some of the best spas around Taipei, each with their own unique offerings.
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Flower Viewing in Taipei: Three Routes Recommended for Couples, Friends, and Families
From March to June, Azaleas, calla lilies and hydrangeas take their turns to appear on Yangmingshan. Many of these gorgeous blooms can be visited one after the other as a day trip. Below are some popular routes for flower viewing in the spring.
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Throwing Away the Floral Design Rulebook: An Interview with Florist Takako Mine
Japanese florist Takako Mine recalls. To Ms. Mine, flowers have long been a tool to explore the world and a very important part of her life. This did not change after she relocated from Tokyo to Taipei. In fact, her life has never been so bright thanks to the inspiration of Taipei, a city filled with colorful flowers.
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From Classic to Fusion: Five Taipei Restaurants Worth Visiting
Dining in Taipei means never wanting for choices. In this article, we’ll be visiting five restaurants in Taipei ranging from classic Chinese cuisine to hipster fusion to straight-up Taiwanese flavor. Enjoy!
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A Day in Historic Ximen
Ximen is one of those neighborhoods that almost every visitor to Taipei ventures into. The casual visitor’s first impression after ascending from the MRT is a sea of bright lights cascading into a large pedestrian shopping area packed with thousands of people out for an evening stroll, on their way to see a film, go shopping or have dinner.
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A Perfect Day in Taipei’s Xinyi District
Home to artist hangouts, tons of amazing restaurants, trendy clubs, luxury malls, Taipei 101, the Xinyi District is more than just the Commercial hub of Taipei. It’s also a spot worth spending at least a full day exploring on any visit to Taiwan.
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New Sources Driving Taiwan’s Tourism Growth
Euromonitor came out with its ranking of the Top 100 City Destinations in the world in 2018. Taipei was ranked 10th in Asia and 17th overall.
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7 Taipei Eateries Beloved by Homesick Western Expats
Where to get western food in Taipei, suggested by Taiwan Scene and the Taipei expat community.
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Herban Kitchen & Bar: A Western Vegetarian Oasis in Taipei
We headed to Herban Kitchen & Bar for a meal and a chat with owner Marco Henry Lapka about vegetarianism, veganism, and the pros and cons of Taiwan’s meat-free
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Five Taipei Spas Worth Visiting
I went out for five great massage treatments over a three-week period. Here’s what I experienced at each one.
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