If you ever wanted to train in the gym from the Hunger Games this might be the closest thing to it.  Featuring a minimalist design that highlights TF’s array of modern fitness devices, this feels like a gym from the future....

At first glance, Jomon looks like a slightly more happening version of the thousands of small yakitori joints that dot the side streets of Tokyo. But Jomon is the Izakaya experience on another level – a little louder, a bit more communal...

On the busy Gough Street, you'll find several stores amid prevalent construction but only one place that will make you say WOAW. Inside the World of Amazing Wonders you'll find a massive collection of modern products each stranger and...

During the peak season of the lunar new year, come join thousands of locals as they descend upon the Wishing Tree to try their luck at setting the right tone for the new year. There are two main banyan trees that appear to bear fruit...

Suffering from vinyl lust? Vinyl Hero may be Hong Kong's only cure for ailing beat junkies, turntablists and record collectors. Paul Au's seemingly makeshift store boasts a mountain of a collection - vintage vinyl ranging from the pop...

When faced with the question of "what do you get someone who has everything?", take thee to Donki. When you know you want to buy things but don't know what you want to buy and have hours to spare, find your nearest Donki and head there...

If we were forced to describe the Robot Restaurant show in a few words, we might start with a light show + vegas cabaret + dance club + furries + robots – but that still doesn't convey how bizarre this combination is. Located in...

The way of the Samurai is one steeped in ritual and strict codes of conduct that seeks to avoid conflict rather than seek it. But make no mistake, those crazy enough to mess with a samurai often met with the sharp end of the samurai's...

Hip Hop vinyl and coffee sounds like an unusual combination, but this café / record store makes it work. Album art lining the store's shelves and bins color the space, providing a contrast to the industrial, loft-style aesthetic. A...

Some people like to travel far and wide to find the most beautiful hiking trails in the world. Which is great. But you're more of a '15-minutes from a city epicenter' kind of person…Lace up for The Elephant Mountain Hiking Trail located...

“They told us hip-hop wouldn't work,” are the first remarks from this nightclub's team of owners. Well, they were wrong.Located a stone's throw away from the crowded shopping centers that house the majority of nightlife, this is where...

Whether in peak or offpeak season, the Senso-ji Temple is worth the visit. Knows as the oldest temple in Tokyo, this gorgeous piece of work can hold it's own to the grand palace grounds in Thailand. Large and beautifully structured, the...

Where do you go to relax when you live in a city that never sleeps? While the suburbs and countryside offer the most common retreats, this rare find allows you to enjoy the comfort of a natural hot spring just 30 minutes from Shibuya....

Behind two broad unmarked doors between Thonglor's Soi 5 and 7 sits a speakeasy that Alice and the Mad Hatter would be proud of. (Pro tip: once you've located Ramen Ajisai, you can rest assured you're in the right spot to slide open the...

Whether you are planning a day at the Zoo or looking to soak in some of the most breathtaking views of Taipei City and Taipei 101 - the MaoKong Gondola always delivers the goods. The unique “crystal cabins” offer glass transparent...

This magical hidden gem has been healing locals from back-pain and boredom for several generations. The all natural hot (and cold) spring built by Taiwanese locals provides a variety of pools to plunge into at all temperatures. Tucked...

Bring your best mates to Tua Culture, a warm, yet sophisticated Taiwanese restaurant that elevates the local cuisine beyond the traditional.  “Tua” is Taiwanese for a gathering of loved ones over dinner, and the restaurant more than...

You can’t walk more than a few blocks in Taipei without passing by a sign that says 麻辣火鍋 (spicy hot pot) or 刷刷鍋 (Japanese style shabu shabu). At the pinnacle of the shabu shabu world sits Orange - the first to elevate the hot pot genre...

In a city known for amazing Asian cuisine, chefs Giorgia Pappalardo and Patrick Benedetti bring the magic of Italy's rolling hills to Taipei in a big way. Hailing from Bologna and Tuscany, Pappalardo and Benedetti survived some of the...

Bring your muscles to O3 Fitness, a modern workout spot frequented by celebrities and pro athletes who keep up their toned bodies by way of everything from indoor wall climbing to MMA.This sleek, multi-discipline church of fitness and...

Sometimes, two dinners are better than one and nobody does late night eats better than Ningxia Night Market. Among all the night markets in Taipei, Ningxia is most famous for having the tastiest food - no doubt. Easy to get to, Ningxia...

Old Jesse has become one of the most well-known shanghainese restaurants in Shanghai. Since opening in 1990, this traditional style restaurant has become a local favorite where rubbing shoulders with celebrities like Tony Leung, Ang Lee,...

In a neighborhood rich with nightclubs, Arcade is a great place to pre-game - literally. Inspired by video games, Arcade is above all a bar. One with a playful theme centered around the video gamer in all of us. Who doesn't like Brain...

The Xintiandi tagline is a little confusing, “where yesterday and tomorrow meet in Shanghai today,” but don't let that turn you off. The shopping hub located in Shanghai's French Quarter is a serious melting pot of styles and time...