BEST TRAVEL TAIPEI TAIWAN TIPS: DESTINATION GUIDE by Vanessa Shields

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Sunday, 29th April
BEST TRAVEL TAIPEI TAIWAN TIPS: DESTINATION GUIDE ...

STAY:

LUX: Silks Place Toroko Gorge
LOCAL: Friends guest bedroom in Xiandan overlooking the Beitan River

TRANSPORTATION:

LUX: The subway is sparkling clean, no drinking or eating allowed
LOCAL: Rentable bicycles are everywhere. Use one, preferably with a basket for your purse

STYLE:

LUX: Cotton Hermes jumpsuit, Margiela flat sandals
LOCAL: Oversized shirt, Cutoff jean shorts, Air Max sneakers
Bring: Wide rimmed hat, a simple scarf, cool cotton white shirts, and bathing suit

ART:

LUX: Ceramics Exhibit at the National Palace Museum
LOCAL: Street art near 1914 Culture Museum

ACTIVITY:

LUX: Hot Springs
LOCAL: Wading in the local river

EAT:

LUX: Oysters at James Kitchen
LOCAL: Gua Bao at Gong Guan Night Market

DRINK:

LUX: Japanese Whiskey
LOCAL: Mango Flavored Taiwan Beer

Fall 2015