Taiwan posts
12 Essential Taiwan Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors (What to Know Before You Go)
Tips For First-Time Travelers To TaiwanTaiwanHeather Markel, Best Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, Traveler, Full Time Travel and Business Coach "Are you alone?" This is a question I am often asked. Solo traveling the globe, alone, means, well, I'm on my own a...
Best Things to Do in Taipei: Qiantiangang Water Buffalo, Jianguo Jade Market & Tamsui
Wild Grasslands, Water Views, Glittering Jade, and Night Market MunchiesTaiwanHeather Markel, Best Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, Traveler, Full Time Travel and Business Coach "Are you alone?" This is a question I am often asked. Solo traveling the globe, alone,...
Things to Do in Maokong Taipei: Tea Houses, Hiking Trails & Gondola Tips
A Day Trip To Maokong, TaipeiTaiwanHeather Markel, Best Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, Traveler, Full Time Travel and Business Coach "Are you alone?" This is a question I am often asked. Solo traveling the globe, alone, means, well, I'm on my own a...
What to Do in Beitou Taipei Besides Hot Springs: Hidden Gems & Local Spots
Exploring Beitou - Taipei's Thermal Valley And More!TaiwanHeather Markel, Best Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, Traveler, Full Time Travel and Business Coach "Are you alone?" This is a question I am often asked. Solo traveling the globe, alone, means, well, I'm on...
Taipei to Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen: A Scenic Day Tour with a Sweet Pastry Stop
Shiufen, Jiufen, And Other Delights In TaiwanTaiwanHeather Markel, Best Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, Traveler, Full Time Travel and Business Coach "Are you alone?" This is a question I am often asked. Solo traveling the globe, alone, means, well, I'm on my own...
New Taipei Northeast Coast Tour with Klook: The Most Instagrammable Day Trip from Taipei
The Best Instagram Spots Near Taipei, Taiwan's Northeast CoastTaiwanHeather Markel, Best Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, Traveler, Full Time Travel and Business Coach "Are you alone?" This is a question I am often asked. Solo traveling the globe, alone, means,...
From City to Serenity: A Beautiful Day Trip from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake
A Day In Sun Moon Lake, TaiwanTaiwanHeather Markel, Best Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, Traveler, Full Time Travel and Business Coach "Are you alone?" This is a question I am often asked. Solo traveling the globe, alone, means, well, I'm on my own a...
Day 2 in Taipei, Taiwan: Exploring Ximending and Getting Oriented
Taiwan Travel Blog: Day 2 in XimendingTaiwanHeather Markel, Best Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, Traveler, Full Time Travel and Business Coach "Are you alone?" This is a question I am often asked. Solo traveling the globe, alone, means, well, I'm on my own a...
First Impressions of Taiwan
First Impressions of TaiwanTaiwanHeather Markel, Best Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, Traveler, Full Time Travel and Business Coach "Are you alone?" This is a question I am often asked. Solo traveling the globe, alone, means, well, I'm on my own a lot. Depending...








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