· Eoin and Aisling
The BEST Street Food in Asia Is HERE!
Eoin and Aisling try several Taipei dishes, including steamed pork buns, dumplings, braised pork rice, xiao long bao and bubble tea, before visiting Raohe Night Market.
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13 min2025-04The BEST Street Food in Asia Is HERE!Best Street Food in Taipei Night Markets Taiwan Oyster OmeleEat before you are very hungry in Taipei because popular stalls can have long queues around lunch. Planning ahead helps avoid waiting while hungry.Explore small alleys in Taiwan because they can hide good food, including pop-up restaurant stands that are easy to miss from the main road.Spring, Taipei / Taiwan
20 min2025-03Eating A Michelin Star Dinner in TaiwanTaipei Michelin Dining: 8-Course Italian FeastWhen visiting Taipei, consider dining at Frassi, a Michelin-recommended restaurant known for its innovative Italian cuisine and stunning ambiance. The restauranTaiwan is renowned for its high-quality tea. Incorporating local tea into your meals or enjoying a traditional tea ceremony can enhance your culinary experienceSpring, Taipei / Taiwan
20 min2025-03Taipei in a Day: 24 Hours in Taiwan's Fascinating Capital CityTaipei in a Day: 24 Hours of Taipei’s Highlights and Street-Arrive at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall on the hour to watch the synchronized changing of the guard ceremony. The travelers recommend timing the visit to see thDon't miss the xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) in Taipei. They burst with hot soup and are often served in portions of eight—perfect for sharing.Spring, Taipei / Taiwan
32 min2025-03A PERFECT 24 Hours in TAIWAN! Asia's Most Underrated Country?24 Hours in Taiwan: Taipei, Yilan & Coastal CharmVenture beyond Taipei to discover the unique activities and delicious food that Taiwan has to offer. Don't limit yourself to the capital city; explore the countExperience the traditional art of creating herbal bath remedies at a Chinese medicine store. Choose your herbs, grind them using traditional methods, and enjoy Spring, Taipei / Taiwan
15 min2025-03Taiwan Night Market STREET FOOD TOUR!! Visit This Market When You’re in Taiwan!Taipei Raohe Night Market: A Taiwanese Street Food AdventureVisit the temple beside the night market for a cultural stop alongside the food stalls. JoeyP’s route includes both the nearby temple and several market dishes.Arrive early if you want to explore before the largest crowds build. JoeyP found that getting there early gave him time to look around the stalls and try severaSpring, Taipei / Taiwan
30 min2025-037 Best Things to Do in Taipei, Taiwan 2025 - FIRST TIME IN TAIWANTaipei Travel Guide: Iconic Landmarks & Culinary DelightsExplore iconic spots and try local food in Taipei. Start your journey by visiting Taipei 101, one of the tallest buildings in the world, and experience the worlDiscover hidden culinary gems. Try the handmade dumplings at a local restaurant; they offer a distinctive and delicious experience.Spring, Taipei / Taiwan
38 min2025-02What to Eat, See, and Do in Taipei 2025! | Aiken ChiaTaipei Exploration: Food, Sights & Unique ExperiencesEnjoy free 30-minute Wi-Fi and an extensive entertainment system during your EVA Air flight.Book your flights on Trip.com every Friday and Monday for potential 50% discounts using selected credit cards.Winter, Taipei / Taiwan
28 min2025-02Taipei's CRAZIEST Street Food (Flame-Throwered Bubble Tea & Steak!)Taipei Food Tour: Iconic Sights & Street FoodJordan says they used transit tokens that cost 20 New Taiwan dollars per person per trip. That was their fare during this visit; check current prices and paymenThe couple say this popular breakfast place can sell out, and they recommend arriving around half past seven. Their wait stretched along the stairs during this Winter, Taipei / Taiwan
22 min2025-01All-You-Can-Eat HOT POT in Taipei Taiwanese VIRAL Street Food Breakfast (feat. J-Lo)Taipei Street Food: Hot Pot & Breakfast DelightsWhen eating scallion pancakes, try them with soy sauce and chili for extra flavor. The crispy texture is distinctive and unlike other scallion pancakes.At Mala hot pot restaurants, choose from various soup bases and price ranges, offering unlimited meat and diverse ingredients. Customize your sauce for a personWinter, Taipei / Taiwan
16 min2025-01We Biked 1000KM Around Taiwan (Biking Taiwan Finale)Cycling Route 1: Taiwan's Epic Island Bike AdventureFor a shorter cycling trip, consider riding between Taipei and Kenting and back. This route offers a taste of Taiwan's scenery and the challenge of cycling withTaiwan is a destination to consider if you enjoy exploring by bicycle and trying local food. Renting a bike lets you see the country at your own pace and discovWinter, Taipei / Taiwan
2 hr 20 min2025-017 Days in TAIWAN Travel DocumentaryTaiwan Train Adventure: Taipei to Kaohsiung & BeyondHaving reliable travel medical insurance is crucial for full-time travelers. SafetyWing's Nomad insurance offers various plans for different travel styles and dConsider using luggage lockers for longer trips to travel light. Many locations offer convenient and affordable options for daily or per-item storage, freeing yWinter, Tainan / Taiwan
48 min2024-12THIS is Why It’s So Easy to Love TAIWANTaiwan Train Adventure: Exploring Kaohsiung, Hualien & MoreKaohsiung feels like a big city with wide roads and pavements, offering a pleasant walking experience, unlike some areas in Tainan where walking on the side of It's suggested to avoid climbing Shan Love Lookout midday on a full stomach due to the heat.Winter, Taipei / Taiwan
12 min2024-12This is why you should visit TAIWAN (Taipei's INCREDIBLE Night Market)Taipei's Raohe Night Market: A Taiwanese Street Food AdventureTry local specialties even when the ingredients are unfamiliar. Max and Jacqueline sample several foods at Raohe Night Market and find new favorites as they walBe open to unusual food combinations. The couple try fried egg yolks with cheese and find the flavors work well together.Winter, Taipei / Taiwan
48 min2024-12We Took a 7 Day TRAIN TRIP Around TAIWANTaiwan Train Adventure: 7-Day Loop Around the IslandWhen taking the train, be sure to check if it is an express train to avoid unnecessary delays.Consider using luggage storage outside of train stations for more affordable daily rates.Winter, TaipeiTaichung / Taiwan
45 min2024-10BEST DAY TRIP FROM TAIPEI - Taiwan’s Most Picturesque Towns (Jiufen & Shifen)Taipei Day Trip: Jiufen & Shifen Old Town CharmTake part in Shifen’s lantern-release tradition by writing wishes on the lantern before it is sent into the sky. Yasmine and Alex join this ceremony during theiShifen Old Street has local food stalls, including chicken wings filled with rice. The pair also try peanut ice cream rolls, a snack that may come with cilantroAutumn, Taipei / Taiwan
42 min2024-10This Is How They Treat You In Taiwan! First Day in TAIPEITaipei Exploration: First Day AdventuresUse Taipei's metro with an EasyCard, available at the airport, stations, or convenience stores. Top up the card for easy travel on buses and the metro. EasyCardAt Din Tai Fung, try a dipping mix of one part soy sauce to three parts rice vinegar for dumplings. Their recommended mixture is one part soy sauce to three parAutumn, Taipei / Taiwan
27 min2024-10How to Spend 5 Days in TAIPEI, TAIWAN (Underrated!)5-Day Taipei Itinerary: Exploring Taiwan's Hidden GemsAt a Taipei restaurant described as the original bubble tea shop, Doug tries a century egg, a preserved duck egg. Its strong, distinctive flavor makes it a memoRaohe Street Night Market is a place to try stinky tofu, known for its strong aroma. Doug also samples sweet potato balls there, so visitors can compare two difAutumn, Taipei / Taiwan
21 min2024-10This is How Taiwan Celebrates Lunar New Year in TaipeiTaipei Lunar New Year: Temples, Markets & Lantern FestivalDuring Lunar New Year in Taipei, visit Lan Temple to observe local traditions and the respectful atmosphere. The source describes a long, orderly queue, people Explore the flea markets around Lan Temple after the temple visit. Local vendors and shoppers fill the area, offering a chance to browse and interact with peoplAutumn, Taipei / Taiwan
22 min2024-10Taiwan's Maokong Gondolas: The Perfect City Escape?Maokong Gondolas: A Relaxing Escape in TaipeiTop up an EasyCard before boarding the gondola. Rita uses it to pay and avoids buying a separate ticket at the machines.The walk to the gondola station offers views of the surrounding landscape and previews the scenery along the ride.Autumn, Taipei / Taiwan
12 min2024-09First Impressions of TAIWAN (Surprising!)Taipei Exploration: First Impressions of Downtown & XimendingTaipei has a thriving third-wave coffee scene, but menus might not always be in English. Download a translation app or be prepared to use a QR code menu.Consider using Olaf eSIM for easy and reliable internet access during your travels. It offers coverage in over 190 destinations and unlimited data plans in manyAutumn, Taipei / Taiwan
24 min2024-09FIRST TIME Riding Taiwan’s FASTEST Bullet Train (Taipei to Taichung)Taiwan High-Speed Rail: Taipei to TaichungTaipei Main Station is a large complex, so leave enough time to navigate its halls, buy tickets and find the correct platform. Rita chooses the counter, which sBuy tickets in advance if you want to choose a reserved seat. Taiwan's high-speed rail offers both reserved and unreserved seating, and reserved seats provide mAutumn, Taipei / Taiwan
25 min2024-08Top Must-Do Activities in Taipei, Taiwan 2024 – Your Ultimate GuideTaipei Exploration: Temples, City Views & HikingTaipei's MRT is an efficient way to get around, and an EasyCard can be used to pay for both trains and buses. Rita uses the system during her visit and finds itVisit Liberty Square to watch the change-of-guards ceremony, which typically takes place every hour ten minutes before the hour. Rita describes the ceremony as Summer, Taipei / Taiwan
18 min2024-08First Impressions of Taiwan 48 Hours Exploring TaipeiTaipei Exploration: 48 Hours in Taiwan's CapitalGetting from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to the city center is easy using the train system. Purchase a convenient tap-and-go card for seamless travel oEmbrace the local food scene. Many food stands offer delicious and affordable breakfast options. Don't be afraid to ask for help understanding the menu.Summer, Taipei / Taiwan
37 min2024-08Our First Time in TAIWAN! | We Were NOT Expecting This in TAIPEITaipei Exploration: Street Food, Ximending & Cultural GemsBe adventurous and try new foods at Taipei night markets. Taiwanese street food offers a unique culinary experience unlike anything else.Explore Ximending Walking Street for a blend of shopping, street food, and entertainment. It is a lively area with a unique atmosphere.Summer, Taipei / Taiwan
13 min2024-07TAIPEI, Asia’s BEST Street Food? (饒河街觀光夜市)Taipei Raohe Night Market: A Taiwanese Street Food TourWhen visiting a temple in Taiwan, it is customary to enter through the right-hand door (where the dragon is) and exit through the left-hand door (where the tigeIf you don't speak Mandarin, navigating some of the smaller food stalls in the night market can be challenging. It's helpful to have a translation app or phraseSummer, Taipei / Taiwan
11 min2024-07My 1st Time in TAIPEI (Asia’s most underrated city?!)Taipei Exploration: First Impressions of Taiwan's CapitalLocal shops serve sweet and spicy shrimp dishes. Gabri tries this flavor combination while walking through Taipei's older streets and sampling neighborhood foodTaipei's older streets have cafes and restaurants. Gabri visits Oin café, established in 1947, and describes its traditional Taiwanese food and atmosphere.Summer, Taipei / Taiwan
14 min2024-07I tried STINKY TOFU for the first time! (Shilin Night Market) | Taipei VlogTaipei Exploration: Temples, Night Markets & Stinky TofuAt the National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine, Sven watches the Changing of the Guards and pays attention to the precision and synchronized movements. Visitors Wuji Tian Yuan Temple offers views around sunset and a quieter setting. Sven reached it by bus and metro, so planning the transfers in advance can help make theSummer, Taipei / Taiwan
16 min2024-07EXPLORING TAIPEI TAIWAN - THINGS TO DO AND SEE | Taipei travel vlogTaipei Exploration: Markets, Temples & City VibesThe MRT Express connects Taoyuan International Airport with central Taipei in about 30 minutes, making it a straightforward way to begin the trip.Ximending is a lively Taipei neighborhood known for its youthful culture, shopping and street performances. Allow time to walk around its busy streets.Summer, Taipei / Taiwan
27 min2024-05First Time in Taiwan Is This Actually CHINA?!Taipei Exploration: Hiking Elephant Mountain & Stunning City ViewsUse the EasyCard for convenient and fast travel throughout Taipei. It's easily purchased at the airport and allows for seamless travel on public transport.The Amba hotels offer a free shuttle bus service to many Taipei highlights, including the Taipei 101 area and the airport, making sightseeing easier.Spring, Taipei / Taiwan
22 min2024-05FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF TAIPEI (Taiwan China Vlog)Taipei Exploration: First Impressions of Temples & CityVisit temples in Taipei to witness unique cultural practices and appreciate the beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere. Many temples offer a glimpse into Explore Taipei's fish markets for a sensory experience. Witness the abundance of fresh seafood, including giant crabs. Be respectful of the environment and the Spring, Taipei / Taiwan
11 min2024-04ONLY Eating at 7- Eleven for 24 HOURS! (Taipei, Taiwan)Taipei 7-Eleven Food Challenge: A Unique Culinary AdventureTaipei 7-Eleven stores offer breakfast choices such as sandwiches and hot coffee or tea. Jacob and Jenny begin their challenge with sausage and egg cheeseburgerUse 7-Eleven locations around Taiwan to pick up snacks and meals between activities. Jacob and Jenny visit several stores during their 24-hour food challenge.Spring, Taipei / Taiwan
15 min2024-04Taiwan Just Keeps Getting Better! (Wulai, New Taipei City)Wulai, Taiwan: Waterfall, Hot Springs & Nature EscapeWulai and Yangmingshan are easily accessible by day trips from Taipei, making them perfect for city-break explorations. Consider staying overnight to fully immeThe mountain views surrounding Wulai are impressive. Take your time to appreciate the scenery from various viewpoints throughout your visit.Spring, Taipei / Taiwan
14 min2024-04YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS IS TAIWAN! (Yangmingshan National Park, Taipei)Exploring Yangmingshan & Taipei: A Taiwan AdventureThe sulfur smell near the volcano is strong, but it is part of the close-up experience Jacob and Jenny describe. They notice steam rising from the ground, just The volcano last erupted 300,000 years ago, but visitors should still follow warnings and stay in designated areas. The video notes possible hazards from high-tSpring, Taipei / Taiwan
14 min2024-04SAKURA SEASON in YANGMINGSHAN NATIONAL PARK! (New Taipei City, Taiwan)Yangmingshan National Park: Sakura Season in New Taipei CityEven busy roads have sidewalks for walking, ensuring pedestrian safety and convenience.If you want to see monkeys, visit this National Park; they are everywhere.Spring, Taipei / Taiwan
17 min2024-04ULTIMATE TAIWAN FOOD TOUR! Delicious Food in Taipei!Taipei Food Tour: Exploring Taiwanese Culinary DelightsTry local eateries even if the menu is not in English. The travelers found a steamed pork bun that they liked while exploring Taipei. The travelers found the buPopular restaurants can have long queues. The wait for braised pork rice was long; if a line is too long, consider ordering takeout instead.Spring, Taipei / Taiwan
19 min2024-03Taiwanese Hospitality is AMAZING! First Day in Taipei, Taiwan!Taipei Exploration: Culture, Views & FoodExplore local coffee shops beyond the typical tourist spots. Jacob and Jenny find a small cafe tucked in an alley and enjoy authentic interactions with the owneTaipei offers a wide range of delicious, affordable street food. Jacob and Jenny try pork buns near the river; trying unfamiliar dishes is one way to experienceSpring, Taipei / Taiwan
33 min2023-12Taiwan's AMAZING Bullet Train (Taipei First Impressions)Taiwan High-Speed Rail: Taipei ExplorationDavid and his family find Taiwan's 7-Eleven stores better than those in Japan, with a wide range of snacks and drinks including apple milk, other milk drinks anDavid describes Taiwan's high-speed rail tickets as easy to use and cheaper for tourists than for locals. He and his family take the train from Taoyuan to TaipeWinter, Taipei / Taiwan
37 min2023-11First Impressions of Taiwan!! Taipei is SO GOOD!!Taipei Exploration: Vibrant City, Night Markets & Stunning ViewsVisit Chang Kai-shek Memorial Hall to see its architecture and learn about its history. Josie describes the structure as beautiful and historically complex.Explore Da'an District for Taipei's modern coffee scene. Josie visits its coffee shops and notices their distinctive design.Autumn, Taipei / Taiwan
14 min2023-1024 HOURS IN TAIPEI (Our FIRST TIME in TAIWAN)Taipei Family Adventure: 24-Hour ExplorationStart the day with a Taiwanese breakfast at a local eatery. The Hutchinsons begin their visit this way, and trying an unfamiliar dish can add a local food stop Use public transportation to move around Taipei efficiently and affordably. The Hutchinsons rely on local transit, which also gives visitors a glimpse of everydAutumn, Taipei / Taiwan
10 min2017-10Day 1 in TAIWAN - You MUST go to ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN - VLOG 51Taiwan Adventure: Conquering Elephant Mountain in TaipeiDefinitely walk up Elephant Mountain; it takes only 20 minutes and offers an incredible view. Bring beers to enjoy at the top.Ximending streets all look the same; don't be surprised to get lost easily. Be prepared to explore and get lost in the winding alleys.Autumn, Taipei / Taiwan
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