Collection: WINTER 2021 PACKETS

Wonderfully odd and infinitely charming, Taipei is one of the most underrated destinations in Asia. Taipei takes what’s great about other bustling Asian cities like Shanghai and Tokyo and adds its own quirky personality, making the city more livable, less expensive, and tons of fun. With outstanding public transport, historic sites, and delicious food, Taipei has big city life figured out. - The Discoverer | @phantomminn

October - November Cold weather isn’t really a concern in Taipei, but you’ll want to watch out for heat waves that can hit the city strong and hard. Not to mention sudden and extreme rainstorms. Late fall (October-November) sees a drop in rain and humidity, offering ideal weather for sightseeing. - The Discoverer | Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall | @j_h_ye

Amid the mad dash to modernize and erect modern skyscrapers, Taipei also took the time to preserve some of its more antiquated streets. The “Old Streets” of Taipei preserve the architecture and culture of old Taipei, and offer some of the best eating and shopping in the city. Dihua/Dadaocheng is the oldest street in the city, home to shops selling traditional herbal medicine sitting next to trendy cafes and boutiques. - The Discoverer | @j_h_ye

"Recently I got to explore an island that I would consider one of the most underrated islands in the whole world called Orchid Island. And it's located just off the southern coast of Taiwan. But it should definitely be renamed to 'Goat Island' as goats roam freely and if you're lucky enough one might even smile at you, in a goat kind of way. The topping on the cake for me was the sunset. The colors that were evoked were just unreal." - @quandtify