Eva Air is the national carrier of Taiwan. They fly all over Asia and to points on the west coast of North America. I had the pleasure of flying them a few times from while I was living in Taiwan and I highly recommend flying them!
One of the things I like most about flying [...]
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The Saturday City: Taipei
Taipei is the capital of Taiwan. It is situated on the Danshui River, almost at the northern tip of the country, about 25 km southwest of Keelung, which is its port on the Pacific Ocean. Living Taipei was an interesting experience. I had a lot of fun and I think Taipei is a great city, [...]
Visiting Taipei 101
I’m scared of heights. It’s not so much being high up that scares me, it’s more the fear of falling. Hike with me up a mountain and watch my stay far away from any edge. I once went hiking with a girlfriend and made her get away from the edge because it freaked me out [...]
My Time in Taiwan
When I took my first trip overseas alone, I came back with a intestinal illness that put me in the hospital for three days, I got lost in the jungle, and I got attacked by a bat while caving and had to get rabies shots. My mother said to me “I bet you’ll never want [...]
Taiwan Lantern Festival
“Where are the lanterns?” I asked.
“These are the lanterns.” my friend said as he pointed at the light up parade floats that littered the park.
“Huh? These are parade floats.”
“No, they are lanterns.” He said firmly.
Clearly, he and I had a different opinion as to what a lantern was. Or maybe it [...]
How to Spend Your Time in Taiwan
There’s no place quite like Taiwan. The Taiwanese are a warm, hospitable group of people who never fail to be courteous and helpful.
The national pastime in Taiwan seems to be eating. The Taiwanese, both adults and children, are very work and study-oriented. Their lifestyles demand healthy food that is available on the go. As a [...]
What Living in Bangkok Taught Me
I’ve been living in Bangkok on and off for two years now. It has become my base of operations, the place I return to when I am out of money and need to work. I’ve developed a network of friends, business contacts, learned the language, and mastered the city. But now this chapter in my [...]
Unusual Place of the Month: The Toilet Restaurant
Located in Taipei, Taiwan, this restaurant’s theme is, well, the toilet. This toilet restaurant, properly called ‘Modern Toilet,’ was opened by a former ice cream vendor who used to serve ice cream from a toilet bowl shaped scooper. He got the idea for Modern Toilet after watching a Japanese cartoon that had a similar theme. [...]
The Weekly Photo: Taipei