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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Adore Pork? You’ll Love Taiwan
May 14th, 2017
Taiwan has been called a ‘hog island’ and for good reason. In places like Pingtung County, the density of pig farms far exceeds that of anywhere in North America or Europe. Because local consumers prefer fresh to frozen meat, the sight of swine being trucked to market isn’t unusual. As recently as the late 1960s […]
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The Taiwanese Hamburger Goes Global
February 15th, 2017
What English-speakers often call a ‘Taiwanese hamburger’ is known to Taiwanese people as guabao or ho-ka-ti (‘tiger bites pig’ in local dialect). This hearty snack of dark brown meat inside a snow-white steamed bun is near the top of many visitors’ ‘must-eat’ lists. Like several other Taiwanese dishes, the local hamburger doesn’t just give culinary […]
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