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I will be visiting Taiwan for the first time in mid-April, and will have three days (18th-20th) to explore....what are my must-do/must-see places and things? Any tips specific to getting around inside the country? [more inside]
posted by griffey around Taiwan at 5:50 PM - 6 answers

I find myself in late April with meetings on Friday and Monday in Taiwan, so I have decided to spend a weekend and go hiking instead of flying in and out. Any recommendations for a good hiking area and associated hotel/B&B? [more inside]
posted by frumiousb around Taiwan at 4:04 PM - 1 answer

My partner would like to take a guided tour of Taiwan during our vacation. I always do self-guided travel and am afraid it will be awkward. Is there a way for it to not be? [more inside]
posted by serathen around Taiwan at 7:58 PM - 16 answers

I will vacation in Taiwan shortly, arriving late afternoon on Saturday, June 18. I have a reservation at the W Taipei from then until Thursday the 23rd. That Thursday, I figure on leaving Taipei and traveling to elsewhere on the island, maybe taking the train down the west coast to Tainan and Kaoshiung, then returning to Taipei or Taoyuan the night of Saturday the 25th and catching my flight out the morning of the 26th. My interests for the trip include food, contemporary and traditional art and culture, food, areas of great natural or architectural beauty, nightlife, and food. [more inside]
posted by strangely stunted trees around Taiwan at 10:32 PM - 8 answers

Need to transport a guy and film equipment [more inside]
posted by winterportage around Taipei, Taiwan at 11:11 AM - 0 answers

I am soon (as in at this moment) moving to Taiwan, from Canada. I would love any suggestions folks have about travel, advice for new arrivals, old memories of visits, last minute travel recommendations and more. [more inside]
posted by infinite intimation around Taipei, Taiwan at 8:53 AM - 9 answers

I'll be in Taipei on a twenty hour layover coming up and would like to leave the airport and explore. [more inside]
posted by pwally around Taiwan at 3:28 PM - 11 answers

Hi MeFites, Here's the deal. I booked the tickets but have done nothing yet about actual planning. I tend to favor seat-of-the pants arrive and go with the flow, but that works for longer trips. Mrs. Gotanda prefers an itinerary and reservations, and we really have 4 actual days. So, we need a happy medium. [more inside]
posted by Gotanda around Taiwan at 8:43 PM - 8 answers

I am traveling to Taiwan for about two weeks very soon. I will be there with about 20 fellow students from my university. Being able to communicate amongst us while about Taipei will be pretty important. What do you recommend to use around the city? Inexpensive and easy would be great. [more inside]
posted by Korou around Taiwan at 5:09 PM - 4 answers

We are planning a 3 day stop over in Taiwan during mid-August and are wanting hints and tips for places to see / places to stay / places to eat. [more inside]
posted by mairuzu around Taiwan at 12:08 PM - 4 answers

I live in Toronto, and I have to go to Taipei in June for my brother's wedding. (I've never been to Taiwan.) In addition to the week i spend in Taiwan, I also want to go somewhere culturally interesting with good food and beaches, and i want to either fly there on my way to taiwan, or i want fly there and back from taiwan. Where can i fly to and from taiwan, cheaply? Or where can i stop en route to taiwan, without it breaking the bank? (Right now, my ideal beach vacation stop is Bali, but it appears to be an expensive flight from Taiwan, and it isn't a place i can get to as a stop en route.) [more inside]
posted by Kololo around Taiwan at 5:29 PM - 9 answers

I'll be spending just over a week in Taiwan, including New Year's Eve. I'd like to know what you'd recommend, both in Taipei and as a day trip somewhere else on the island. [more inside]
posted by reductiondesign around Taiwan at 10:06 PM - 4 answers

How to do a cheap trip to Taiwan this summer? From California in July, returning in August. And what are the chances of earning a little cash there teaching English? [more inside]
posted by Rash around Taiwan at 3:19 PM - 4 answers

Which website/company should I go through if I want to teach English in Taiwan? [more inside]
posted by anonymous around Taiwan at 1:12 PM - 6 answers

Travelfilter: Help me, oh well-traveled ones! (Taiwan, language schools, etc.) [more inside]
posted by Scattercat around Taiwan at 11:10 PM - 3 answers

I'm looking for the address of the official Apple Reseller in Taipei, Taiwan. Languages complications within. [more inside]
posted by sharkfu around Taiwan at 1:57 PM - 6 answers

7 hour layover in Taipei. Should I even leave the airport? [more inside]
posted by OrangeDrink around Taiwan at 11:36 AM - 8 answers

I've been rushed off to Taipei last-minute for a two-week project. Where can I watch the Super Bowl? What should I do during the New Year celebration? [more inside]
posted by bargex around Taiwan at 10:46 PM - 4 answers

Please give me Taiwan travel suggestions. [more inside]
posted by medusa around Taiwan at 8:49 PM - 11 answers

TravelFilter: Taipei, Taiwan. [more inside]
posted by DaShiv around Taipei City, Taiwan at 1:10 AM - 4 answers