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Taipei's National Palace Museum, Tainan's old streets, Taichung's Rainbow Village, Kaohsiung's Lotus Pond and the lanterns of Shifen and Jiufen.

TaiwanTwo Days in Taichung: Rainbow Village, Gaomei Wetlands Sunset and Fengjia Night MarketTaichung is the city most visitors to Taiwan skip. Everyone rushes between Taipei and the south, and the middle of…March 19, 2026TaiwanA Day Trip from Taipei to Shifen and Jiufen: Sky Lanterns, Waterfalls and TeahousesAlmost everyone who visits Taipei ends up doing the same day trip: the hillside town of Jiufen and the railway…October 10, 2025TaiwanThree Slow Days in Tainan: Walking Taiwan’s Oldest City on FootSome trips are about ticking off as many sights as possible. This one was the opposite. I gave myself three…May 3, 2025TaiwanExploring the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum in TaiwanChiayi City, Taiwan, isn’t just a pit stop for the legendary Alishan mountain trek—it’s also home to the Southern Branch…March 24, 2025TaiwanExploring Unique Temple Architecture Around Lotus Pond in KaohsiungAccording to my earlier post, I spent the morning exploring Pier-2 Art Center, strolled along the scenic Hamaxing Harbor area…January 23, 2025TaiwanDiscover the Wonders of the National Palace Museum in Taipei, TaiwanMany travelers tend to skip museums, but Taiwan is different. Every museum here is grand, beautiful, and full of meaningful…July 7, 2023Taiwan5 Essentials to Prepare Before Your Trip to TaiwanHey everyone! I’ve barely finished blogging about one trip and another one’s already here. Honestly, I keep telling myself to…October 29, 2022
Ink drawing of Bill, the writer of Ink on the Map, seen from behind

Hi, I'm Bill

I live in Saigon and travel slowly around East and Southeast Asia, Australia and the US, writing down the practical bits: how to get there, what it costs and what is worth your time.

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