Within the ’90s, I studied overseas in Taiwan for a semester my junior 12 months of faculty. One of the vital memorable experiences I had on the island was a visit I took with fellow college students to Jiufen, a mountain city not too removed from Taipei. The previous mining village is thought for its serpentine alleys and old school teahouses, a country counterpoint to the city capitol.
I keep in mind throughout that journey, a half dozen or so of us crammed into one room at an inn—we one way or the other managed to suit onto two mattresses, pushed collectively, atop a tatami mat flooring (Japanese design affect is robust on the island). The lodging felt spare however charming to my 19-year-old self.
Immediately, I’d a lot desire a keep at Shu Shu House. The small cottage is owned by photographer Ivy Chen and floral artist Alfie Lin, founding father of CN Flower. Like our room on the inn, it’s easy. But, it’s so artfully appointed and located (tucked right into a mountainside) that it feels luxurious—a welcome respite from fashionable plugged-in life.
No TV, weak web entry, breathtaking views, and an actual mattress. I’m formally placing Shu Shu Home on my to-visit checklist.
Right here’s a glance.
Images by Suiyu Studio.
