First hand experiences on Taiwanese culture by some of our authors.
After starting the language event with Kelly, we saw our biggest turnout this time around. We had about 20 people come through and join us. Wanting to challenge the participants a bit more this time around, I set the theme for “taking a stance.” We had a peaceful debate of sorts. Most of the …
One month in Taipei and I’ve learned a lot. A lot about the city, Taiwanese people and myself. I hope to share a few of these lessons in today’s post. In my most recent live show with Homey Hostel, I took a stroll around the block. Starting off at 50 Lan with a classic milk tea …
Kindness is drought level worldwide. Except in Taiwan. It’s abundant here. Taiwanese people take it on themselves to show you, the foreigner, their country as if they were official representatives. While they’re probably more friendly with foreigners than fellow natives, their kindness goes a long way. My latest experience with this high-level kindness was in …
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This was the last tapioca ball you’d chew in your hometown. Enough of the watered down, flavorless and utterly fake bubble tea at your local mall. The organic matcha-pumpkin-spice-fusion-massaged-tapioca-loaded drink no longer does it for you. Neither does any of the other plethora of Chinese restaurants flooded with flavors tailored for Western tongues. You’ve been …
Bubble Tea and Life: What I learned about myself in Taiwan Read More »
Yushan Main Peak 玉山主峰 3Days2Nights FactYushan Nation Park is well known for its magnificent scenery, sunrises, sunsets, geological features, and views of the clouds from above. Sea of clouds often fill the valleys. Yushan Main Peak (3952m)is the tallest peak in Taiwan and northeast Asia. Itinerary Day 1 10:00~12:00 Taipei Main Station 台北火 車站 …
Snow Mountain East Peak 雪山主東峰 3Days2Nights Fact Snow Mountain is the 2nd highest peak in Taiwan. The specialty of snow mountain is that it is extremely beautiful when it is capped with snow in winter time. Also, the unique topography such as glacial cirque is an intriguing scenery for hiker. Itineray Day 1 11:00~11:30 Meet at …
Jiaming Meteor Lake 嘉明湖 3Days2Nights Fact It is the 2nd highest lake in Taiwan. The lake is ellipse-shaped and the water color is deep ruby blue. There is no river flows into this lake, but it never dries out in whole year. Because it is close to sky and shape like a drop, many Taiwanese …