Culture
Taipei Annual Events Calendar 2023
Many of the major annual events to be found in and around Taipei during 2023 […]
Live Sports
Bars
Enjoy a Pint Outdoors (Whatever the Weather) at The Three Lions Inn
Found within the Maji Square area of the Taipei Expo Park, The Three Lions Inn is an authentic English-style pub with a great covered outdoor seating area. Actually co-owned by the English owner of the […]
Eat
Juicy Steaks at Texas Roadhouse
Out of all the American restaurant chains in Taipei, Texas Roadhouse was one I’d yet to experience. Having been fortunate to have worked in Texas for while, I can safely say that the steaks there […]
Events
Taiwan LPGA Golf Championship
I’ve been fortunate enough to experience some world class golf tournaments before, having seen both the Ryder Cup and British Open, but I’ve never seen a top class women’s golf tournament. With one of the […]
Bars
A Cosy Spot for Some Fine Ales at Beer Geek
Being a Taiwan Travel Geek who appreciates a good beer, it seemed inevitable that a visit to Beer Geek was on the cards. Described as a micro pub, although it is rather small, I was […]
Events
Lamigos at Taoyuan Baseball Stadium
The Taoyuan International Baseball Stadium is the home ground for the Lamigo Monkeys, one of only four teams which form the Taiwan Baseball League. Having never experienced a live baseball game before but watched many […]
Events
Taiwan Badminton Open
Held annually at Taipei Arena, the Taiwan Badminton Open is a world class badminton event held around September, featuring some of the top players in the world. Two of the best players in the tournament […]
Events
Taipei OEC Open Tennis at Taipei Arena
Held annually at the Taipei Arena in November, the Taipei OEC Open is an international WTA Women’s Tennis Tournament. It doesn’t attract the very best tennis players in the world, as most of the players […]
Eat
TGI Fridays – Just as Good in Taiwan
While I wouldn’t normally consider TGI Fridays in the west, it actually serves some of the best western food in Taipei. I’m not going to delve into the details here, as most people know what […]
Buildings
Catch some Sport or a Concert at Taipei Arena
Taipei Arena is Taiwan’s premier indoor venue for sports and concerts. Situated in the Songshan district, it’s a very modern building with a huge sky screen on the front, and a capacity of over 15,000. […]