New Taiwan Food Book: A Culinary History of Taipei
October 10th, 2018
This is a very personal entry. I’m delighted to announce that this week sees the publication of A Culinary History of Taipei: Beyond Pork and Ponlai by Rowman & Littlefield. This book, which I co-wrote with Katy Hui-wen Hung, is the first English-language book that attempts to answer the questions: What do the Taiwanese eat, […]
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Studio Millspace: Beguiled by Taiwan’s Architecture
September 21st, 2018
Studio Millspace, specialists in the field of architectural photography, was established by Lucas K. Doolan and Chia-Lin Sara Lee in Auckland, New Zealand in 2012. Since the 2016 the studio has been based in Taipei, where Sara was born and lived until the age of 14. “We aim to represent architecture projects in the most […]
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Why a Car and Driver Makes all the Difference
August 24th, 2018
Taiwan is a hiker’s paradise. Whether you seek a multi-day epic trek through the island’s highest mountains or an hour-long stroll through soothing woodland, you’ll find a multitude of trails that match your fitness and ambition. Some of the finest hill-country experiences, however, are only available to those who have their own vehicles. Even then, […]
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Taiwan After Dark
August 6th, 2018
The sun has set but you know you won’t be able to sleep for a good few hours. You’ve no interest in hitting a bar, and you went to a top-notch restaurant for dinner so there’s no point in going to a night market. Department stores don’t do a lot for you, so what are […]
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When Rain Forces You Indoors in South Taiwan
July 20th, 2018
Between late September and early May, visitors to the southern third of Taiwan can expect long spells of dry, sunny weather. During the dry season, inclement conditions are not only surprising, but also make it hard to appreciate the history of Anping in Tainan or the grandeur of the Buddha Memorial Centre at Foguangshan. Fortunately […]
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Dodging Raindrops in Central Taiwan
July 10th, 2018
Central Taiwan enjoys an equitable climate yet heavy rain is possible between late May and early September. The region’s major population center is Taichung, a municipality that now stretches from the coast to the high mountains. The city is growing faster than any other major settlement in Taiwan and has benefitted from some major infrastructure […]
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Much More than the Great Outdoors! Rainy Day Attractions in North Taiwan
July 3rd, 2018
Like the weather in other parts of the world, Taiwan’s weather isn’t entirely predictable, and even if you’ve planned your trip with careful reference to climate data there’s a risk rain might be falling on the day you hope to venture into the mountains or out to the coast. This is more likely to […]
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Team-Building in the Hills of Taiwan: Life of Taiwan & Kelvin Chia Partnership
June 26th, 2018
This spring, Life of Taiwan (LOT) was honoured and delighted to make travel arrangements for the Kelvin Chia Partnership, one of Southeast Asia’s leading commercial law firms.
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Mango Madness and Other Tasty Reasons to Visit Taiwan in the Summer
June 7th, 2018
Summer isn’t the most comfortable of seasons in Taiwan. In urban areas, the mercury often hits 36 degrees Celsius (97 degrees Fahrenheit) and these temperatures are usually accompanied by high humidity. But for travellers who enjoy the vibrant colours of the hot season—think lushly green foliage in the hills and maritime shades of blue at […]
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Why You Should Visit Kaohsiung, Taiwan
June 7th, 2018
Citizens of Kaohsiung were delighted last month to learn their fine metropolis has been named by Lonely Planet (LP) the fifth best city in the world to visit in 2018.
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Do I Need a Visa For Taiwan?
October 17th, 2017
The answer is almost certainly ‘no’ if you come from North America or Europe, and you’ve no plans to work or study.
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Highlights of Indigenous Taiwan, Part 3
August 31st, 2017
For Part 3, we’re going to the far south of the island. Alishan is the best known indigenous township in Taiwan’s southern half, but certainly not the only tribal district worth visiting.
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