When Spanish colonizers arrived in Taiwan in the 17th century, they named it “Isla Hermosa”, which translates to “Beautiful Island”. This name perfectly captures the picturesque beauty of the island. And when the stunning natural scenery is complemented by beautiful historical buildings or ultramodern skyscrapers, and the most delicious food aromas assault you while walking through the city, then you have found a destination that is definitely worth visiting.

Taiwan is an island state in East Asia. Smaller in size than Slovakia, it stretches 394 km from north to south and only 140 km from west to east. It is separated from mainland China by the 180 km wide Taiwan Strait. The western part of ...