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Taipei's Top 5 Ramen Restaurants



Written by Wojtek Sochacki 邵豐 on 04/17/2022


The Top 5 Ramen Restaurants in Taipei Ever get a specific craving? We’ve all been there. It’s 2022, you are in Taipei and you’re looking for quality ramen. You open google maps, and find yourself in a situation where there are more than 200 ...

What To Do in Taipei City - Day 1



Written by Elliot A on 02/16/2021


Taipei is THE hidden gem of Asian Metropolitan Hubs. What follows is a Taipei day trip itinerary that hits all the best spots from a local’s perspective . Find out why they call Taiwan the “Heart of Asia” with this Day Trip Taipei travel itiner...

Taiwan’s Entrepreneur Visa: Asias Best Kept Secret For Tech Startups & Digital Nomads.



Written by J. Harvey Lewis on 12/30/2020


Most foreigners who come to Taiwan assume the only way they can stay is if they get a job teaching English, but entrepreneurship opens up nearly unlimited potential for making your way in Taiwan. Before We Begin: This article was written to give yo...

Where Do Vietnamese Eat Vietnamese Food in Taipei?



Written by Selene Truong on 12/15/2020


As a Vietnamese person living in Taipei, I am always looking for authentic restaurants to enjoy “the flavor of home” that I constantly miss. Fortunately, Taiwan is host to a large Vietnamese community, and I have had good luck finding some truly ...

How to Get a Taiwan Visa



Written by Selene Truong on 10/27/2020


EnglishTiếng Việt A few weeks ago, I attended Freshmen orientation at university. During that event, many fellow students had questions about visas, and shared their first experiences here in Taiwan. I recalled my own memories from two years ago...

5 Best Foreign Foods Under $150!



Written by Elliot A on 09/29/2020


While Taiwan is known around the world for having some of the best street food and bustling night markets, Taipei city is bubbling with a yummy variety of food from all around the world. Foreign food restaurants are known by locals as more expensive ...

Bitoujiao Snorkel and Hiking - Scooter Day Trips



Written by Lex on 08/19/2020


When you think of snorkeling on the East coast, you probably think of going to Long Dong - which is great choice - but if you are looking for something a little less crowded, with equally great water, consider going to Bitoujiao. Located about 10 min...

Taiwan - Top 10 Reasons Visitors Don’t Want to Leave



Written by J. Harvey Lewis on 08/11/2020


Background Taiwan is it’s own unique place. Taiwan ≠ Thailand + Taiwan ≠ China. In case you haven’t been here yet, I’ve put together a quick list of reasons foreigners including teachers, entrepreneurs, digital nomads, and others like me h...

Wulai Waterslide - Scooter Day Trips



Written by Elliot A on 07/30/2020


The city grind got you down? Need some green in your life? Wanna bathe in the pure mountain waters, filtered by glorious, mammoth rocks? You’re in luck! In this article we will cover how to get all of the above in an hour or less from Taipei by way...

A Guide to Scooter Insurance



Written by Nina Peng on 07/22/2020


The number one question we get when talking about SKRT is insurance. After a lot of research and meeting with the largest insurance providers in Taiwan, we are ready to share what we've found - everything from the minimum legal requirements to a full...

Yuanjue Waterfall - Scooter Day Trips



Written by Elliot A on 07/15/2020


Yuanjue Waterfall and the surrounding garden looks like a scene right out of a Disney movie. What is more surreal is that it sits comfortably within the Neihu District of Taipei City. Keen to check it out? In this article we’ll show you how to get ...

Easily get your Taiwan Drivers License



Written by Elliot A on 07/01/2020


When it comes to driving in Taiwan, most Wai Guo Ren seemingly do it as carefree as a taxi driver applying their brakes. Just like in your home country though, driving without a license is all fine and dandy, until it’s not. Uh oh. When the pr...

Journey to Water Buffalo Valley



Written by Andrew Haimerl on 06/23/2020


LINKOU DISTRICT —​​​​​​​ This grazing area for water buffalo made for the perfect Sunday scooter trip. I had a blast climbing the rugged mounds and watching the cows graze in front of an ocean backdrop. Getting here from Taipei requi...

The Best Ji Pai in Taiwan is in a Back Alley of Yonghe and Only Costs $50NT



Written by Elliot A on 06/16/2020


If you haven’t gotten lost in the alleys of Yonghe, maybe you haven’t lived that Taiwan realness, that OG experience which can't be found under the shadow of the 101 or featured in the pristine shopping districts of Dong Qu. No, this isn’t Devi...

How to Extend Your Taiwan ARC up to 1 Year



Written by Elliot A on 06/03/2020


You can extend your ARC in Taiwan by 1 year. Even without working another day. Yes, you read that right. Hate your boss? Wanna quit your job? Is your contract coming to an end? Afraid of losing that precious ARC? You don't have to worry. I've been ...

Introducing SKRT



Written by SKRT on 05/27/2020


Our beginnings SKRT started out as just a dream, created from a desire to make traveling better. Five years ago, we were traveling through Vietnam. Of course we enjoy the city life, but we enjoy getting off the beaten path even more. Like many t...