2019 Taipei ITINERARY + Travel Guide BLOG + BUDGET | taipei attractions blog
IfinallyachievedmyfirsttriptoTaipeithankstoTaiwan’srelaxedtouristvisapolicyforPinoytravelers.DespitebeingsoclosetothePhilippines,IkeptskippingTaiwansimplybecauseitwaseasiertotraveltovisa-freedestinations.Luckily,FilipinoswhowhattovisitTaiwanin2019cannowenjoyvisa-freeentry!IfTaiwanisonyourbucketlisttoo,youbettergoonyourtripsoonbecausethevisa-freepolicyistemporaryandwillendonJuly31,2019.WhyTaipei?Forone,it’seasytofindcheapflightstoTaipeifromthePhilippinesandmajorcitiesintheregion.Taipeipromofa...
I finally achieved my first trip to Taipei thanks to Taiwan’s relaxed tourist visa policy for Pinoy travelers. Despite being so close to the Philippines, I kept skipping Taiwan simply because it was easier to travel to visa-free destinations.
Luckily, Filipinos who what to visit Taiwan in 2019 can now enjoy visa-free entry! If Taiwan is on your bucketlist too, you better go on your trip soon because the visa-free policy is temporary and will end on July 31, 2019.
Why Taipei?
For one, it’s easy to find cheap flights to Taipei from the Philippines and major cities in the region. Taipei promo fares are frequently announced by budget airlines.
Taipei is a bustling cosmopolitan city with a relaxed vibe. It’s home to the iconic Taipei 101, previously the tallest building in the world, exciting food scene, night markets, cultural attractions and natural sights nearby.
What really won me over was the friendly nature of Taiwanese people. Locals are warm, ho...