The A Mei Tea House in Jiufen—a three-storey restaurant done with an exterior of darkened wood fringed with red, bulbous lanterns on the building’s façade—is a sight to behold in its own regard. The pleasure is increased for fans of the Japanese animated filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki who will immediately identify the building’s uncanny similarity with … Read more
Uncover the secret beauty of Taiwan with its surprising blend of modernity and tradition Our week in Taiwan seemed to come and go in a flash. Both Vince and I have been excited to visit the country for a while, having heard great things from friends who had already been. As it was a holiday, we … Read more
Uncover the beauty of Taiwan with its surprising blend of modernity and tradition A trend for Vietnamese companies in recent years is the yearly staff getaway. Long, holiday weekends are the favored calendar dates. When this phenomenon first appeared around five years ago, companies traveled to scenic spots in Vietnam like Dalat, Hoi An and Ha Long Bay. … Read more
A look into Taiwan’s fascinating food culture “Tell me what you eat and I will tell you who you are,” wrote 19th century gastronome Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. So it is that I find myself in Taiwan, the home of bubble tea and instant noodles, the world’s lowest fertility rates and highest math scores, in a quest … Read more
Discovering Taiwan’s scenic east coast It’s day three of our cycling jaunt down the east coast of Taiwan. My knees are starting to ache as a result of peddling yesterday’s mountains. My bum is pleading for extra padding, relief from the unforgiving bike seat below. My mind is admonishing me for committing to a multi-day bike trip with no prior cycling experience. … Read more
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