Brad's place was super convenient, yet also super quiet. It takes just a few minutes to walk to two MRT stations accessing the Red, Green, and Blue lines, and is right next to the heart of Ximending, which is vibrant with activity in the evenings, but the place is tucked away in a smaller alley so there is no street noise. Brad met us outside his place and took his time to show us around the neighborhood and tell us about his favorite places. He had great recommendations for food, sightseeing, and a gym. We would definitely stay at Brad's place again if we are in Taipei!