The complete travel guide · 2026
Japan,
end to end
From buzzing Tokyo to the temples of Kyoto — itineraries, real prices, and what is actually worth your time.
About Taiwan
Taiwan is an island off the southeast coast of China, home to around 23 million people. A forested mountain range runs down its spine and climbs to nearly 4,000 metres, while the big cities crowd onto the western plain. It is a lively democracy with an identity all its own — one of the most progressive in Asia, and among the safest and easiest places you will travel on the continent.
One island, ten worlds
Taiwan packs loud night markets, quiet temples, a bullet train that crosses it in two hours, and mountain trails that end above the clouds — all onto one island. This guide is built so you know exactly what to see, when to come, and what it costs.
Three facts before you start
Israelis are visa-free for up to 90 days. Passport valid 6 months.
No direct flight. Common connections via Bangkok, Hong Kong or Dubai.
Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr. Avoid summer and the typhoon season.
Where to start
Each cluster is an in-depth guide of its own. Pick whatever you need right now.
Start with the cities
Most trips open in one of these. Take a look and see where you lean.
Planning where to stay in Taipei?
Compare live prices across hundreds of hotels and apartments downtown, near the metro stations.