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Taipei combines vibrant gay nightlife, legal same-sex marriage and incredible food.

Here's why Taiwan's capital belongs on your travel list. Why Taipei deserves your attention Taiwan was the first place in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage. That happened in 2019. Since then, Taipei has become a genuine destination for gay and lesbian travellers. Not just on paper, but in daily life. The city is energetic, affordable and surprisingly easy to navigate. Add outstanding street food, a dramatic mountain backdrop and one of Asia's biggest Pride parades, and the case makes itself. This is not a city that performs tolerance. Taipei simply gets on with it. Same-sex couples hold hands in the metro.…