If you have no idea what a Taipei is, imagine it as a sort of Tokyo with cheaper taxis and less tourists. A city in which you’ll find a karaoke bar full of passed-out locals a five-minute walk from a Confucius temple.
Conveniently, if you’re not about spending your entire time surrounded by neon advertisements, the Taiwanese capital is also just a short journey to some of the most beautiful wilderness I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting.
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Below are some of the photos I’ve amassed from my time taking pictures in and around the city.
See more of Leo’s work on his website.