Keelung One Day Itinerary If you ask people to describe Keelung, they’ll likely say it’s a walkable city, that it rains a lot, and that it’s famous for its seafood and night market scene. Imagine you’ve just arrived: you can smell the salty mist, raindrops splatter on your umbrella, and your stomach is rumbling. You have one day to explore … Read More
Be a traveler, not just a tourist By default, we are all tourists when we visit a new country as foreigners. But throughout my many months of travel around the world, I have increasingly strived to not merely be a tourist but a traveler. What that means is to truly experience the destination and not “just” visit it. Immersing yourself … Read More
Why go on a night hike in Keelung? During the day Keelung, the Taiwanese port city neighboring Taipei, is a beautiful (if not usually overcast) place. However, the city truly comes alive only after the sun sets. The city is surrounded by mountains, making it an apt place for exploring to get some spectacular views of the nighttime skyscape. Without … Read More
Keelung, Taiwan: a city that attracts tourists from far and wide with its ornate temples, scattered shrines, and peaceful pockets of Buddhist and Taoist spirituality. Any Westerner who is lucky enough to find themselves in Taiwan will quickly be struck by the abundance of temples which decorate the quiet streets, bringing them to life with glowing red lanterns and the … Read More
Cinematic journey through Keelung You might be interested to find that Keelung has served as a backdrop for various films and series, offering viewers a glimpse into its unique charm and character. From acclaimed dramas to futuristic thrillers, there are notable works that draw inspiration from or prominently feature the city and its surroundings. Let’s take a cinematic journey through … Read More
Keelung City: A Taiwan Digital Nomad Destination Are you a digital nomad looking for an exciting destination in Taiwan? Look no further than Keelung City! Located just a short distance from Taipei and near the picturesque town of Jiufen, Keelung City is easily accessible. Keelung City blends coastal charm with modern convenience. It’s an ideal choice for digital nomads seeking … Read More
First-time visitors of Keelung are usually aware of 2 things: 1) the city has a big port, and 2) there are many hills that surround said port. Beyond this, however, the city still remains a mystery, and knowing where to start isn’t exactly obvious. Fortunately for me, Keelung Tower was my first destination. Standing as a beacon in the … Read More
Hidden Spots in Keelung Ever found yourself caught up by work on your travels? Some of the digital nomads among us might relate to the feeling of work taking away your ability to enjoy your destination. However, work and sightseeing do not have to be mutually exclusive: rather, Keelung has many beautiful spots to get work done. Today, I’ll guide … Read More
If tea is the national drink of Britain, vodka is the national drink of Russia, and soju is the national drink of South Korea, then bubble tea must be the national drink of Taiwan. The origin of the bubble tea is not clear: it is sometimes said that it was invented in Taichung, some other times in Tainan. Bubble tea … Read More
Swimming in Winter? I arrived in Keelung at the start of winter in Taiwan (January), and I was told that it would be too cold to swim in the ocean just outside of my window (more or less). I, of course, felt an inconsolable sadness after hearing this as one of my favorite hobbies was to swim with aquatic creatures … Read More