Travel Lord On Location

restaurant

“We are going to a toilet restaurant. Now, you might think this is controversial because the name is actually Modern Toilet... It's an interesting theme for a restaurant. This isn't the only one in Taipei. So, from the looks of it, it's pretty popular.”

experience

“Village 44 is a historically preserved village that originally was for the family members of military personnel in the 40s and 50s. After the Chinese Civil War... So we have this preserved neighborhood of what the village was like, what, 70, 80 years ago? So a lot of it has been modernized, as you'd expect. It’s got real restaurants and cafes and bookstores and all types of stuff.”

experience

“We are right across the street from one of my all time favorite buildings in the world, the Taipei 101. The first time I was in Taiwan years ago, I happened to see this. And I kind of was just awestruck the moment I saw it. I think it's really cool.”

experience

“One of the historic monuments in Taipei is Lin An Tai, a historical house that's right here in the city... Originally, this was built by the Lin family in 1783... it became a museum. And a little peek into the past... I am digging the style. That's awesome. Wow. That's beautiful. Great place for some wedding pictures.”

experience

“In 2015 the super typhoon Soudelor hit Taipei and it caused a lasting impression on these two mailboxes here. These are known as the “Leaning Mailboxes.” So typhoon Soudelor hit these, they leaned and they gained some international fame here. Pretty cool. Pretty cool to see.”

outdoor adventure

“For nature lovers, the Jiannan Butterfly Trail offers a tranquil escape. This lesser-known hiking trail, located near Jiannan Road, is home to hundreds of butterfly species and provides stunning views of the city below.”

shopping

“We're now walking around one of Taipei's most popular districts, the Ximen District, which is West Gate.”

outdoor adventurePartnership likely

“Welcome to Xiang Shan. Elephant Mountain. But it's not that big. It's actually kind of a hill... we're going to hike up there for the sunset... This isn't my first time up Elephant Mountain. It has these convenient steps all the way up.”

experience

“Treasure Hill, a former military settlement turned artist village. This quirky neighborhood features winding alleys, colorful murals, and cozy cafes, offering a peaceful retreat from the city's hustle and bustle.”

shopping

“food enthusiasts should visit the Nanmen Market, a traditional market that offers an authentic taste”

experiencePartnership likely

“This is the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, one of the most iconic structures in all of Istanbul... At the moment, you can only go in to pray. No visitors allowed.”

experience

“I came down here for a specific reason and that is to see this statue right here. This is Tombili, if you are familiar with some memes you might know of the “Chill Cat Meme.” This statue was based on one of the most iconic cats in Istanbul.”

experience

“I came out here near Üsküdar to the Yeni Valide Camii, the Yeni Valide Mosque. It's an 18th century mosque from the Ottoman Empire. I wanted to show you guys something. If you look at the mosque here you'll notice a little mosque up on the wall. That is actually a birdhouse.”

experience

“Down along the Bosphorus, we have one of the oldest landmarks in Istanbul. This is Kız Kulesi or Maiden’s tower. And it was built back in Byzantine times when this was Constantinople. It was believed to have been built in 1110.”

experience

“Coming in on the European side. You can see the Galata Tower.”

restaurant

“Alright, guys. Here it is. This restaurant on the corner... is Dürümzade. And like I said, I didn't know what this place was. I sat here, right at this table and people came and were taking pictures. And I was like, why are they taking pictures of me? But they're taking pictures of Anthony Bourdain, who went to this restaurant. And I got to say, it lived up to the hype, which I didn't even know there was hype. But I've been back there maybe ten times.”

experience

“And apparently inside this carpet store, there is a kind of hidden entrance to the Nakilbent Cistern, which is a sixth century Byzantine cistern.”

shopping

“Right in the middle of the city here, hidden in plain view is Nakkaş carpet store. And apparently inside this carpet store, there is a kind of hidden entrance to the Nakilbent Cistern, which is a sixth century Byzantine cistern.”

experiencePartnership likely

“this train actually goes over the Galata Bridge, which connects the modern part of Istanbul, on the European side, Beyoğlu, with the old city.”

experience

“This building right here is the Museum of Innocence. This is also a book by Orhan Pamuk. They built an entire museum on a fictional book. I think that's awesome.”