Yongkang Beef Noodles is one of those places I already knew I wanted to revisit before I even arrived in Taipei. The restaurant has been around since 1963, and after trying it for the first time in 2024 during a long layover in the city, I understood why it’s lasted this long. It ended up being one of those meals that stayed in my …

Mai Mien Yen Tsai was one of those places I kept seeing on TikTok before my trip, so I added it to my list almost immediately. It also happened to be near my hotel, which made it an easy first meal after arriving in Taipei and dropping off my bags. By the time I got there, it was around 30 minutes before closing, which probably mean…

Shifen and Jiufen are probably two of the most popular day trips from Taipei, and it’s easy to see why. Both places feel completely different from the city, with Shifen leaning quieter and more laid-back while Jiufen feels busier and more atmospheric, especially at night. A lot of people visit both in one day, either through a guide…

If you’re looking for one of the best views of Taipei, especially with Taipei 101 right in front of you, Elephant Mountain, also known as Xiangshan, is an easy option. It’s well known, but it doesn’t feel overcomplicated or difficult to get to. It’s also a relatively short hike, which makes it easy to fit into your itinerary. You do…

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 …