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neilray

Adventurer Sep 9, 2008

Armchair Bus Service 4 stars

Travel Tip: Taipei

Like most of the major Asian cities, Taipei has a new airport way out of the city and miles away from the previous place. In the Taipei case the older Songshan airport was almost in the middle of... [more]

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yiwen

Explorer Jul 31, 2008

Dumplings to die for 5 stars

Restaurant Review: Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Feng outlets in Taipei are invariably filled to the brim with Japanese tourists during peak hours. Buses stop in front of the restaurant at regular intervals and just discharge a pack of... [more]

neilray

Adventurer Jul 17, 2008

The Betel Nut ladies of Taipei 4 stars

Travel Tip: Taipei

This is one of the oddest things I've seen in Asia. Many people, myself included, misinterpret the scene. The ladies who sell the betel nuts at the side of the road, usually in small kiosks, look... [more]

neilray

Adventurer Jul 17, 2008

The Fast Train to Kaoshiung 5 stars

Travel Tip: Taipei

There was a time when the only way from Taiwan’s capital Taipei to the second city on the south east coast Kaohsiung was either by car or plane. There a slow train but it was a long journey.... [more]

neilray

Adventurer Jul 17, 2008

Unspoilt Coastline 4 stars

Travel Tip: Taipei

Taiwan is not on too many travelers destination list or routes, but it has a lot to offer. With the recent changes in direct flights from mainland China it is longer necessary to go to Hong Kong... [more]

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Christina H.

Discoverer Mar 17, 2008

COR is all you can drink 4 stars

(4 comments)
Travel Tip: Taipei
Part of Topic Formosa Island aka Taiwan

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

COR is a very new club in Taipei City. If you want to drink until you die but you only have very less amount of budget. Fee entrance is 8-12 Euro (depends on the days) and you can drink all the... [more]

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anja78

Globetrotter Mar 9, 2008

Getting around in Taipei 4 stars

Travel Tip: Taipei

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

If you are in Taipei for a few days, the easiest way to get around is by subway. After an initial period of confusion due to similar-sounding names and indistinguishable Chinese characters you will easily and comfortably find your way around the city. It is recommendable to get a day pass for the... [more]

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anja78

Globetrotter Mar 9, 2008

Underground walkway 4 stars

Travel Tip: Taipei

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Taipei has a large underground mall connecting some of the major subway stations in the city. This came in pretty handy when I visited, as a typhoon was approaching at the time and it didn’t stop raining. Apart from supplying an underground walkway between the stations, the mall has several... [more]

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anja78

Globetrotter Mar 9, 2008

From a bird's eyes perspective 4 stars

Travel Tip: Taipei 101

Taipei 101 may not be the world’s tallest building anymore, that is now in Dubai (although it has not been finished yet), but it is impressive nonetheless. I went up there on a cloudy day and... [more]

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Christina H.

Discoverer Feb 8, 2008

Ruby Tuesday at Warner Village 5 stars

(2 comments)
Restaurant Review: Ruby Tuesday
Part of Topic Formosa Island aka Taiwan