Hiking Teapot Mountain Taiwan ended up being one of my favorite things I did around Taipei, way better than I expected. In case you haven’t heard of it, Teapot Mountain is a “mountain” near Jiufen (the popular day trip spot from Taipei). It gets its name from the rock formation at the top that supposedly…
Before going to Taiwan, I had never even heard of Jiufen. But suddenly, everyone I met kept saying, “You have to go.” So, I did. Jiufen is an old gold mining town (hence the Gold Museum), but to be honest with you, that’s not why people go. Jiufen got famous because it supposedly inspired the…
One of my favorite little places I visited in Taiwan was actually Jiufen and funny enough, I had never even heard of it before I arrived. It wasn’t until I started planning my Taiwan itinerary that I kept seeing Jiufen pop up everywhere as one of the top day trips from Taipei. And honestly, I’m…
Noosa had been on my list of must-visit spots since the day I arrived in Australia. Partly because I eat the yogurt (obviously), and partly because I kept hearing how amazing this chic little beach town on the Sunshine Coast was. But when I finally made it there, it was a bit different than I…
I actually hadn’t even heard of Jiufen when I first booked my flight to Taiwan. It wasn’t until I started planning my Taiwan itinerary that I kept seeing it pop up everywhere“Jiufen Spirited Away in Real Life” was all over the place. That’s when I realized not only does it look super cool, but it’s…
Noosa was one of my favorite stops on our East Coast road trip through Australia. It had everything I love in a destination: beautiful beaches, scenic coastal walks, local markets, and a relaxed small-town atmosphere that makes it so easy to slow down and enjoy. We spent a few days exploring the area and managed…
Jiufen in Taiwan turned out to be one of my favorite places I visited on my trip. I hadn’t even heard of it until I started doing some research, but it quickly popped up as the most popular day trip from Taipei. Jiufen is a small misty mountain town that supposedly inspired the movie Spirited…
Taipei totally surprised me but maybe that’s because I had no idea what to expect when I came here. I visited for the first time this year, and it ended up being one of my favorite cities of 2025. The food is amazing, the culture is super fun to dive into, and the people are…
Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, ended up being one of my favorite cities I visited in 2025. Honestly, at the beginning of the year, I hadn’t even planned on coming here, but one thing led to another, and suddenly I had a flight booked. From the second I landed, I could tell this place was…
Honestly, at the start of the year I had no idea I’d end up in Taipei and definitely no clue I’d end up loving it this much. Out of everywhere I’ve visited this year, Taipei has easily been my favorite city so far. The food? I’m obsessed. The culture? Unlike anything I’ve experienced before. The…