Highway11 is proud to introduce many travel stories from Taiwan. What? Travel in Taiwan? Yes! Hopefully, after reading some of these stories, you will understand our feelings of love for this place. Enjoy the readings.
Bathing in Nan Ao
The narrow serpentine road snakes its way along the river, through a luscious hall of silver and emerald green.
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Bike Taiwan - The Northern Cross Island Highway
The Northern Cross Island Highway , which stretches across the mountains of northern Taiwan, is one of Taiwan's three main cross-island routes. Read more...
A Village in the Mountains
I took an early morning bus from Taipei to the city of Zhudong in Hsinchu County where I met my classmate, Sandy. We then headed into the mountains by car. Read more...
Cuei Fong Lake National Trail
Magical vistas abound at one of Taiwan’s largest and most admired high mountain lakes – Cuei Fong Hu. Read more...
A Journey to Jianshi
A visit to Jianshi Township will never let you down, no matter how high your expectations. Read more...
Thumbing Down the Coast
All you need to know about the Cannonball Run: it is an intense, mad-capped, betel nut fueled hitchhiking pursuit from Hualien to Taitung.
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Beaches on the East Coast
There are dozens of beaches along Taiwan’s east coast, and each has a lot to offer those looking for fun and sun this summer.
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Reinventing a Local Landmark
The Byeyer Hotel is a veritable landmark in Hualien for an assortment of reasons. From its connections to the marble industry in Hualien to its location in the former Chiao Bei Hotel. Read more...
Revisiting an Old Friend
Looking for a ride to satisfy your urge to get out and see the country? The ride from Hualien to Tienshiang in Taroko is ideal for intermediate and expert riders alike. It’s a wonderful mix of flat roads, steep hills and beautiful scenery that... Read more...
Study Like a Mountain
Qimei Village’s Plan for Guided Tours in English. Realizing any dream requires making a start. Qimei Village has already taken the first step, and is now looking towards the future with great expectations! Read more...
Off The Beaten Path
From the heights above, or the depths below, this is one remarkable place. Fortunately for its continued existence, it’s also remarkably easy to overlook. Read more...
A Trip to Mataian
When we arrived at Shin-liu recreational farm in the Mataian Wetland Ecological Park , I discovered that our group was to be the inaugural English language tour of the facilities,the culmination of a year’s worth of preparations. Read more...
Back to Innocence, Peacefest Comes to Hualien!
This year’s theme, “Back to Innocence”, represents a move back to simple roots, and marks the first time Peacefest will be held in a location other than Kunlun Gardens. Read more...
Riding the Crocodile
The Crocodile King Farm in Madou Township, Tainan County, is a small private zoo of exotic and mutant animals. Read more...
Hiking in Ta-ken Scenic Area
The Ta-ken trails form two groups, one in northeastern Taichung next to Tanzi that contains trails 6-10, and another in eastern Taichung nearer to Taiping with trails 1-5. The opportunities for exercise and fresh air are endless. Read more...
Cameras in the Dark
The setting sun doesn't mean the end of the photography day. With a couple of simple preparations, you can continue shooting into the night. So take out your camera and let's take a look at night photography. Read more...
Photographing People
In the last issue (Spring 2009), I talked about a few different methods for improving your photography. This time, I'm going to expand on one of the points – people photography. Read more...
On Taking Better Photos
How many times have you returned from a vacation, looked at your photos and been underwhelmed? Have you ever wondered how to make great travel photos? Read more...
Paragliding in Taiwan
Evolution Is Chance Caught On A Wing: The First Comprehensive Chinese Language Paragliding Training Manual and how it came to be. Read more...
Surf's Up in Penghu
Why would an engineer and avid Aussie surfer from a country known for great waves spend the past few years in Taiwan’s remote islands of Penghu? Read more...
Traveling with Pets
When it's time to take a trip, pet owners run into problems, since most hotels don't allow pets. Here are a few tips to help.
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A Yen for Adventure: Citybreak Tokyo
A recent long weekend provided me with the ideal window to finally make it to my lifelong number one must-see destination: Tokyo. Read more...
There is Nothing Sexy About Patpong
As a huge supporter of the performing arts, I have, for some years now, enjoyed a good strip club. Patpong, Bangkok is, like Amsterdam’s, one of the world’s most famous red light districts. Read more...
Visiting the Birthplace of Sun Yat-sen
So you’re thinking about getting on one of those direct flights to China? Why not fly to Guangzhou, only a short distance from Taiwan, and take an hour-long bus straight from the airport to Zhongshan? Read more...
A Photographic Journey Through Lugang
From major city to small, sleepy tourist town, Lugang is situated in Changhua County, Central Taiwan, a major rice growing area. Lugang is the location for some of Taiwan’s most important temples. Read more...
Welcome to Eden - Orchid Island, Taiwan
Orchid Island (Lanyu) - a name which simultaneously manages to evoke romance and beauty, mystery and adventure, and a destination which lies a mere stone’s throw off Taiwan’s East Coast. Read more...
Exploring Matsu
A few months ago, some friends and I found ourselves on a weekend trip to Matsu. We’d been to several other places together, both on and off Taiwan, and this seemed like a nice off-the-beaten-track kind of place to check out. Read more...