Next time you’re planning a trip, consider visiting Taiwan! Make sure Taipei, Taichung and T-Life Hostel are on your itinerary!
Working with T-Life
In January/February of 2020, I had the privilege of working with T-Life Hostel in Taichung on a photography project. I photographed the ambiance of the hostel and its community, along with the bright colorful city that houses it. T-Life is nothing short of a family. They are a diverse group that welcomes everyone with open arms. Its green theme vibrancy wakes you with energy. The walls are doused in graffiti-like murals from artists around the world. At T-Life you can relax, make friends, eat a lunch box from the vendor just outside or learn Muay Thai!
I am so grateful to have met so many wonderful people. Rebbeca, Rita, Stefan, Manon, Gary, Bear, Tina, and Emily! (Not pictured: Eason and Kris).
Taichung Highlights!
The bus stop is only a few blocks away and will take you throughout Taichung and beyond. Did you know that the first 10km on public transportation in Taichung is free? Even after that, it won’t cost you much. You can easily access it with a prepaid card from a nearby grocery store or 7-Eleven!
My favorite sights from Taichung were I’m Talato (gelato shop), the Gaomei Wetlands, and the National Taichung Theater!
Taipei Highlights!
Fun fact: Taipei is the home of the former tallest building in the world; Taipei 101. It held the title for several years before being outdone by Dubai’s Burj Khalifa.
My friend Rita and I decided to take a bus trip from Taichung to Taipei for a couple of days. I am SO GLAD we did. Spontaneous adventures never let me down!
Within the couple of days we were there we viewed Liberty Square (自由廣場), hiked Xiangshan Trail (Elephant Mountain) to catch the sunset with views of the city and Taipei 101, explored the night markets, had a spa session and visited the natural hot springs.
P.S. Taiwanese Cuisine!
Bubble tea, hot pots, pineapple bread, and barbecue are just a few of the things I could eat for the rest of my life. I will return to Taiwan with the motive that I didn’t get to taste everything it has to offer! Send me off into a night market and I’ll return with a loosened notch on my belt. (Rita did get me to eat pigs blood but I declined fried chicken feet.)
