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Travel Tips

Make your trip smoother: getting around, money, connectivity, etiquette, and accessibility planning.

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Smooth logistics, better days

These tips focus on the practical details that quietly improve a trip: transit habits, money flow, connectivity, and pacing.

Getting around Taipei: MRT, buses, walking, and taxis
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Getting around Taipei: MRT, buses, walking, and taxis

Taipei is one of Asia’s easiest cities to navigate. Here’s how to combine MRT + walking (and when buses or taxis actually help).

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SIM cards & Wi‑Fi in Taipei: stay connected without hassle
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SIM cards & Wi‑Fi in Taipei: stay connected without hassle

A practical overview of staying connected in Taipei: what to do at the airport, how to keep maps working, and what to pack for backup.

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Money in Taipei: costs, cash, cards, and tipping
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Money in Taipei: costs, cash, cards, and tipping

How to handle money smoothly in Taipei: when you’ll need cash, what to expect at night markets, and a simple spending mindset.

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Safety & etiquette in Taipei: calm confidence, local rhythm
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Safety & etiquette in Taipei: calm confidence, local rhythm

Taipei is generally comfortable and orderly. These tips help you match local rhythm: transit etiquette, temple respect, and street smarts for crowded markets.

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Accessibility in Taipei: practical planning for smoother days
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Accessibility in Taipei: practical planning for smoother days

A planning-first guide to accessible Taipei: choosing neighborhoods, minimizing transfers, and designing days with rest and convenience.

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Arriving in Taipei: airport-to-city setup in one smooth hour
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Arriving in Taipei: airport-to-city setup in one smooth hour

A calm arrival checklist: get connected, get transit-ready, and reach your neighborhood base without unnecessary friction.

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What to pack for Taipei: humidity, rain, and comfort-first layers
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What to pack for Taipei: humidity, rain, and comfort-first layers

Packing for Taipei is about comfort: breathable layers, rain readiness, and one or two small items that make humid days easier.

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Language in Taipei: simple phrases and ‘don’t panic’ strategies
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Language in Taipei: simple phrases and ‘don’t panic’ strategies

You can travel Taipei without speaking Mandarin. These strategies keep things smooth: translation apps, polite phrases, and how to order confidently.

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Power and charging in Taipei: stay alive (phone-first planning)
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Power and charging in Taipei: stay alive (phone-first planning)

Your phone is your map, translator, and camera. This guide helps you keep it charged and travel-day-proof without overpacking.

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Solo travel Taipei: confident pacing, easy dinners, and safe nights
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Solo travel Taipei: confident pacing, easy dinners, and safe nights

Taipei is a strong solo-travel city. These tips help you plan days with confidence, enjoy food without awkwardness, and keep nights smooth.

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Pharmacies and health basics in Taipei: a practical checklist
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Pharmacies and health basics in Taipei: a practical checklist

Small preparation prevents big annoyance: what to carry for humid days, and how to think about basic health needs while traveling in Taipei.

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