I’ve been to Taiwan twice, back in 2001 and 2002 when I got talking to a lovely Taiwanese girl online. In the end things didn’t work out but still have fond memories of my time in this beautiful, largely unknown country. Taipei is great but I spent most of my time in and around Kaohsiung, another bustling city. If you love Chinese food then this is one place you have to visit! Before I went I used to be like most people, thinking it was just a place where cheap products were made. In reality, its so so much more. I just can’t understand why its so largely ignored as a tourist destination – on the other hand that’s probably why I like it so much and why I feel very lucky to have been there. Will definitely be going back again one day.