★2021 Selected by Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture as a “Books from Taiwan”

Thinking of visiting Taipei? Let the locals tell you where to go! This hip travel guide introduces the not-to-be-missed restaurants, cafés, shops, and attractions that Taipei locals most cherish.

Recently named one of the top tourist cities in the world by Lonely Planet, Taipei is a perennial travel favorite. Blending high-tech modernity with rich history and tradition, Taiwan’s capital city offers a rich range of experiences. But have you ever wondered how Taipei locals see their city?

Food and travel blogging duo Men’s_30s_Life turn their travel-seasoned eyes to the city where they both grew up. District by district, they introduce Taipei’s restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bakeries, bookstores, and other distinctive shops. A final chapter contains special reports on six activities you shouldn’t miss out on while visiting Taipei: touring a night market, eating a local breakfast, hiking, traditional festivals, music festivals, and flower arranging.

Packed with photographs of Taipei’s urban landscape and personal recommendations, this warm and uniquely intimate travel guide is equally a portrait of Taipei through the eyes of two in-the-know locals. Whether you wish to visit the city in person, or simply acquaint yourself with its charms from the comfort of home, this book is worth repeated readings to savor the unique old-meets-new ambience of Taipei.

Men’s_30s_Life (男子的日常生活) is a travel blog (mens30slife.com, IG: @mens_30s_life) focused on food, photography, design, and travel, curated by two hip Taipei locals with experience managing social media and writing for online publications.