For my recent trip to Taipei, I made a list of places I wanted to eat at based on the areas I’d be visiting each day. Sinchao Rice Shoppe was one of them. It also happened to be conveniently located near TICC Taipei, where the concert I attended was held, so it worked out as an easy lunch spot before heading there. Sinchao Rice Shop…

Going up Taipei 101 was something I had in mind for this trip, but I wasn’t fully sold on paying for the observatory. The ticket to the 89th floor costs around ₱1100, which felt a bit steep for something I wasn’t sure I’d fully enjoy. I still wanted the view, though, so I looked into alternatives. That’s how I found Simple Kaffa, a …

Taipei has no shortage of tourist-heavy areas, and it’s easy to spend most of your time moving between the usual spots. Datong District felt different. It’s busy, but in a more local, lived-in way, and it doesn’t have the same pull for tourists as places like Ximending. That said, it still has plenty to see, just in a quieter, less …

This is one of those places I came across recently and immediately knew I’d want to come back to. Decalcomanie is located in the Yongsan area, and it’s not something you’ll spot right away from the main road. You have to head inside a small market area to find it, which already makes it feel a bit more hidden. Once you’re there, it …

Leeum Museum of Art is one of the most well-known art museums in Seoul, and it’s located in Hannam-dong. I ended up visiting while exploring the area, since several interesting spots are within walking distance. The museum is run by the Samsung Foundation and is known for housing both traditional Korean art and contemporary works. t…

Seoul has plenty of neighborhoods that most visitors already know. Places like Myeongdong and Hongdae are almost always on the itinerary because they’re lively, convenient, and packed with things to see and do. If it’s your first time in the city, it makes sense that you’d start there. But once you’ve seen the usual spots, it’s wort…