by Mark Butland | 24/10/2025 | Taiwan
As we departed for the airport, we carried with us 22 days of unforgettable memories. From the neon-lit cities to the silent, ancient forests that define this extraordinary island, our voyage had come to a close. We flew home certain that Taiwan’s beauty and...
by Mark Butland | 23/10/2025 | Taiwan
Our final days were dedicated to the city’s treasures. A dramatic, rainy hike up Elephant Mountain rewarded us with a misty, atmospheric view of Taipei 101, while the National Palace Museum offered a quiet immersion into imperial history. From the Songshan Cultural...
by Mark Butland | 21/10/2025 | Taiwan
We boarded the high-speed train, which whisked us back to Taipei with legendary precision. Returning to the capital gave us a few final days to savour the city’s atmosphere, allowing us to revisit our favourite districts and reflect on the incredible diversity...
by Mark Butland | 19/10/2025 | Taiwan
Taichung charmed us with its whimsical spirit, from the vivid murals of Rainbow Village to the castle-like opulence of the Miyahara shop. We spent our afternoons wandering the Calligraphy Greenway and the botanical gardens, eventually concluding our stay amidst the...
by Mark Butland | 18/10/2025 | Taiwan
We said goodbye to the heights by riding the historic narrow-gauge forest railway down to Chiayi. The rhythmic click of the tracks through the dense canopy offered a nostalgic perspective on the island’s landscape before we transitioned into the vibrant, modern...
