The Hyatt Regency Taoyuan International Airport is an excellent airport hotel with comfortable rooms and a particularly nice gym, pool, and wellness facilities with very easy access to TPE Airport via shuttle or train. Hyatt Regency Taoyuan International Airport...
24 Hours In Taipei: How I Spent An Amazing Layover In Taiwan’s Capital
I fell in love with Taipei during my late autumn trip a few months back and fell in love with it all over again this month after a lovely long layover between EVA Air flights. 24 Hours In Taipei:...
Review: Starlux Airlines Galactic Lounge Taipei (TPE – Terminal 1)
Starlux offers a cozy but comfortable lounge in Terminal 1 of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), with an a la carte menu and buffet. Starlux Airlines Galactic Lounge Taipei Terminal 1 Review (TPE) After checking in for my Starlux...
Review: W Taipei, Where A Rainy Day Turned Into A Spa Day
I stayed one night at the swanky W Taipei, a Marriott Bonvoy property in the heart of the Taiwanese capital. With the weather inclement, I ended up spending much of the day in the hotel and quite enjoyed this...
China’s Military Drills Around Taiwan Are Causing Widespread Flight Disruptions
China’s latest round of offensive military drills around Taiwan is causing flight delays and reroutes, disrupting thousands of travelers. China’s Live Fire Drills Around Taiwan Disrupt Flights And Force Airline Reroutes China has launched a large-scale series of live...
Three Moments In Taiwan That Stole My Heart
I want to share three stories from my time in Taipei that made me fall in love with Taiwan all over again. A Wonderful Culture: Three Stories From My Visit To Taiwan Taiwan is not at all like Mainland...
Starlux Lounges In Taipei: A Tale Of Two Lounges
Starlux now has two lounges in Taipei and I visited both of them ahead of my flight to Bangkok. While both Galactic Lounges are excellent in their own away, they really felt like two different worlds. Starlux Lounges TPE...
A Rainy But Relaxing Day In Taipei At W Hotel
It’s raining in Taipei, but it has been a relaxing day to catch up on work and have a spa day at the W Hotel. The Starlux flight arrived before dawn and the sun was only just starting to...
I Love These Little Push Carts For Carry-On Bags…
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. One thing I love about traveling through Japan, Singapore, or Taiwan is the little push carts available past security for the...
Where To Smoke In Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Traveling through Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is an experience in itself, with modern amenities, a quirky design, and even a virtual aquarium…featuring your face. However, the signage is poor, and navigating the airport can present a unique challenge...
Great Coffee In Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)…And “FREE”
While the lounge coffee was disappointing in Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), I enjoyed a very nice cup of coffee at illy espressamente…and didn’t even have to pay for it. And Lotus Biscoff ice cream too! Best Coffee In...
Review: EVA Air Star Lounge Taipei (TPE)
I spent an hour in the EVA Air “The Star” Lounge in Taipei (TPE) before my flight to Singapore. While squarely in the ordinary regarding amenities, I did appreciate its cleanliness and had no trouble finding a place to...
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge + Hotel – Taipei (TPE)
I arrived at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) at 6:45 pm with a flight departing at 7:40 am the next morning. Rather than go into Taipei, I spent the night at the Plaza Premium Lounge (and hotel…) in Zone...
Why China Is Angry At United Airlines
A good compromise leaves both sides mildly discontent, but when one side has a stronger 剑 (sword), compromises do not hold up long. Mainland China is angry at United Airlines. It views the carrier’s “compromise” on the sticky Taiwan issue...
