by Jacintha Verdegaal | Aug 11, 2024 | Taiwan, Art & Culture, Asia
A visit to Tainan should definitely be part of your Taiwan itinerary. Not only was Tainan the official capital of Taiwan between 1624 and 1887, it is also Taiwan’s oldest city. And did you know that this part of Taiwan was once a Dutch colony (between 1624-1662...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Jul 27, 2024 | Taiwan, Asia, Food & Drink
For true foodies, Tainan is a must-visit on your Taiwan itinerary. There’s a reason why this city is known as Taiwan’s food capital. I spent 4 days (3 nights) in Tainan and discovered many great places to eat or have coffee during that time. Whether...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Jul 14, 2024 | Taiwan, Asia, Nature & Wildlife
Located on Taiwan’s east coast, near the city of Hualien, lies the spectacular Taroko Gorge National Park. With its impressive marble cliffs, dramatic landscapes, ancient temples, and intensely blue water, this is definitely one of the highlights of my time in...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Jul 6, 2024 | Maastricht, City trip, Places to stay, The Netherlands
For a weekend getaway in the Netherlands, Maastricht is one of my favorite destinations. Nowhere else in the Netherlands do I feel so much like I’m on vacation, and I want to spontaneously start speaking to people in another language. I’m also a big fan of...
by Jacintha Verdegaal | Jun 17, 2024 | Taiwan, Asia, City trip
A city trip to Taipei might not be the most obvious destination given the time it takes for most of us to get there. But if you’re planning to spend more time in Taiwan, then visiting Taipei will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your trip. I begin and end...
