Taipei Archives - THE LOOP HK

Fresh produce and local specialties! Taipei’s ridiculously fun farmers markets

By Yannie Chan | Wednesday, August 7th, 2019

Taipei’s farmers markets are our number one favorite thing to do in the city. You'll get to meet passionate farmers, sample fresh produce and bring..

Travel Ideas for a Last-Minute New Year’s Eve

By Kate Springer | Wednesday, December 14th, 2016

Updated December 2016 Some people travel across the globe to spend the holidays with far-flung family, others spend Christmas and New Year's Eve right here in Hong Kong...

7 Asian Cities for Street Food Lovers

By Kate Springer | Thursday, January 14th, 2016

Food is a huge part of culture no matter where you go, and for some of us, it can make or break a vacation. Here in Hong..

Loop into Taipei

By Kate Springer | Monday, January 4th, 2016

A veritable paradise for foodies, Taipei is heaving with street markets, vibrant fashion boutiques and little laneways that are ripe for exploring. Take a weekend..

A Hop, Skip and a Few Flights Through 2015

By Kate Springer | Saturday, December 19th, 2015

A travel tell-all by Kate Springer. As I prepared to jet off to the US for Christmas, my "2015 Year in Review" popped up on Facebook...

How to Spend 24 Hours in Taipei

By Yannie Chan | Saturday, October 3rd, 2015

Just a stone's throw from Hong Kong, Taipei makes for one of the easiest weekend getaways. Local expert Jessica Yang puts together a schedule for those who..