Tag: Taiwan
The landscape of Taiwan is an imaginative place. It calls to one's creative eye and is…
Check out our post about Koxinga, Taiwan's "Pirate King" and Ming Dynasty folk hero.
In the woods of Nangang Park lies a secret stone circle...
We have been thinking about loftier pursuits... For a long time we have wanted to try…
Think of it as your broad brush survival guide to the wonderful world of Taipei…
Mark your calendars with the events and all that you cannot miss in Taiwan in 2024.
We believe the secret to Taipei is that it is a city patiently helping and waiting for…
We are here to help you develop your Formosa-savoir faire, and, similar to the…
"Come guess me this riddle, what beats pipes and fiddle What's hotter than mustard and…
Taiwan could become a mecca for outdoor sports enthusiasts, and, in some ways, it is…
Where did famous Taiwanese foods get their beginnings? How did they arrive in Taiwan…
There's just that sort of X-files vibe, Twilight crossed with Twilight Zone ambiance…
Grab your crackerjacks folks, it's time to catch a baseball game...
We would like to submit taro for your consideration, especially in its form as ice cream.
And I found myself wondering, “Is euphoria discovered in steaming pools of naked old…
It started with a string of woven bracelets purchased at a night market. It started…
It’s the time of year when curling up with a warm cup of tea and a good movie can be…
"Because it is there;" "because it is calling and we must go;" "because we have always…
Pyrotechnics around the world rejoice! One of our favorite times of year is upon us,…
A cold snap descended on Taiwan this week, resulting in weather advisories for the…
The rules, written and unwritten, of traffic and pedestrian laws and etiquette are…
If you enjoy fresh fruit and are new to Taiwan, get ready to have your world rocked.…
It feels like the answer to a Zen koan asking how to find contentment in this…
In this segment of the blog we dive into the world of soul mates and how they are…
Welcome to the strange, the mysterious, spiritual, and occult world of Taiwan. While…
Flapjack lovers beware, we are laying down the gauntlet: Asia, and specifically…
In one of our previous posts "Language in Taiwan," we touched briefly on the Formosan…
There are a wealth of stories out there about foreigner purchasing faux pas in foreign…
In this blog post we explore the primary languages are spoken in Taiwan as well as a…
In this post we cover the history of Matsu, the patron goddess of Taiwan and the Dajia…
Perhaps you’ve seen them in action, perhaps you’ve used them yourself, perhaps you’ve…
Traveling in Taiwan is convenient and a great deal of fun, especially if you are using…
If you are in Taipei, November 15th - 18th, 2024 and are looking for a fun activity or…
Here are some ideas and resources to get you started on your workout journey in Taipei.
Arriving in a new place can be nerve-racking even for the most seasoned traveler. This…
For a daytrip to Jiufen or a overnight trip during the weekends, Jiufen is the perfect…
The Zhongzheng district has to thank his name to the generalissimo and the late…
The Shilin district is a district located north of Taipei and because of the…