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Tipping in Taiwan is yet to catch-on – so aside from some of the finer (more westernised) hotels – tipping is rarely expected, though when it is – you’ll find that it’s added automatically to your bill. While eating – look out for the…

Taiwan’s subtropical climate means that it experiences short lived and relatively mild winters (though it’s common to see a snow tipped mountain or two at the height of the season) and wet, humid summers. As one might expect, the north tends to be a…

They are all beautiful but one of the most attractive is Lugang – it’s filled with quaint traditional architecture, majestic temples and great shopping spots – of particular interest to those with a fancy for traditional arts and crafts.

Take a peak at Taiwan’s indigenous peoples – divided into some 14 tribes each with their own distinct beliefs and practises. Watch a performance of the mysterious Dance of the Eight Generals – a dance generally performed at the head of a temple festival…

The Taroko Gorge, in the Taroko National Park, is one of natures most romantic gestures – 500 foot cliffs, cascading waterfalls and cliffside forests shrouded in mist and dotted with grottos, caves and mysterious trails. Spend as long as you can here – it…

Sat in the middle of Taiwan’s central mountain range – the beautiful Sun Moon Lake is where water meets sky, a beautiful picture-perfect landscape made up of inviting waters, lush tree adorned mountains and deep blue skies.

Though Panama is a socially conservative country, with much of the population reported to be Roman Catholic, you’ll still find that locals are laid-back and informal in many situations. This stretches to the so called Macho attitude of local men, who will often pay…

Typical Panamanian cuisine is a vibrant and diverse mix of African, Spanish, and Native American dishes and ingredients. Though being said, Panamanian foods are generally much milder than that of their neighbours – with less spice than the likes of Mexico and Columbia. Common…

The Chiriqui Highlands are home to many of Panama’s most impressive natural attractions. Hikers will be especially rewarded by the views from the higher peaks – as they offer stunning vistas over both the Pacific and Caribbean oceans, while white water rafters and mountain…

One of Panama’s greatest assets is its heavenly collection of beaches that stretch down both sides of the isthmus – the Pacific and the Caribbean – and onto a small, but beautiful collection of islands. On the Pacific side we recommend the rustic beaches…