Taiwan

Say Ni Hao to Taiwan!

Katie and Geoff, the original founders of Wandertooth, actually met in Taiwan. So it holds a special place in the hearts of the Wandertooth team.

After quitting their jobs to live the digital nomad lifestyle, they returned and actually lived there for some time!

Taiwan is beautiful and lush, with sub-tropics in the south and bustling cities. If you have a trip to Taiwan planned, we’re so excited for you!

Where to Stay in Taipei — Taiwan’s largest city and dynamic capital, Taipei is a 24-hour city, where night markets, modern shopping, and amazing food compete for your attention with temples and artifacts. We asked a local about the coolest neighborhoods to stay in Taipei, and have outlined suggestions in each.

First Time Guide to Taipei — Large Asian cities can be a bit intimidating at first, but not Taipei. It’s a friendly, easy-to-navigate city with plenty to do. We asked locally-based travel blogger Nick for his best suggestions about how to spend a 3-day introduction to the city.

The World’s Most Dangerous Festivals: Yanshui Fireworks Festival, Taiwan — One of Geoff’s craziest travel stories, this post is old but still makes us laugh. Read all about the time Geoff had bottle rockets and other fire crackers shot at him….point blank and in person.

While you’re at it, be sure to check out our The A-Holes of History: Taiwanese Immigration and Foreign Affairs (AKA: That Time Geoff got Deported). Travel and life abroad isn’t always smooth sailing. This post is all about the time Geoff got deported from Taiwan.

Experience all the food in Taipei Taiwan over 3 wonderful days

First Time Taipei: The Best Things to See, Do and Eat with 3 Days in Taipei

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Where to Stay in Taipei: Taipei’s Coolest Neighborhoods to Stay

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Where to Stay in Taipei: Advice from an Expat in Taipei about the Best Neighborhoods to stay in Taipei, Taiwan! (Plus 19 hotel and apartment listings) We created

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The World’s Most Dangerous Festivals: Yanshui Fireworks Festival, Taiwan

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The Yanshui Fireworks Festival Taiwan: What it’s like to participate in the Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival What do you do when you find

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The A-Holes of History: Taiwanese Immigration and Foreign Affairs (AKA: That Time Geoff got Deported)

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Ed note: Remember when I said that this blog belonged to me AND Geoff? Well, I wasn’t lying! And here Geoff is, ready to spin

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