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Travel Taiwan: Orchid Island
This guest post was written by Stephanie A Long. Apart from a few dolphins that had been keeping pace, the only thing to see since we had passed Green Island was blue meeting blue on the distant horizon. The sunlight’s warmth and the deck chair’s swaying and rocking had made my eyelids heavy. I hadn’t realized [...]
The Essential Guide to Celebrating Chinese New Year in Beijing, China
A celebration filled with color, energy, food, and history, Chinese New Year in Beijing hosts a number of fascinating local events to make your journey truly unique and unforgettable. MSW offers you an essential travel guide to some of the best attractions, activities and restaurants in Beijing during Chinese New Year.
Photo Essay: Where I Traveled To In 2011
2011 was another great year for travel for a gal like me. After taking on the role of President of Reach To Teach Recruiting this year, I expected that my travel time would go down, but my new position ended up bringing me a lot more travel opportunities than I was anticipating. Here are the incredible places that I traveled to in 2011.
The Secret Lives of Taipei Housekeepers
This guest blog is by Ava Apollo. When she’s not writing for MSW, she’s blogging about adventure travel at bemytravelmuse.com. In the Xin Yi district of Taipei, home to the famous 101 skyscaper, immaculate residential mid-rises owned by the powerful and rich Taipei elite sit quietly amidst the buzz of one of the busiest intersections [...]
MSW Interviews: Chris Norton – Internet Entrepreneur and Mandarin Chinese Language Student
Chris Norton is a successful Internet entrepreneur and a lover of the Chinese language. He also happens to be the author of a terrific new e-book called Study Chinese in Taiwan. Find out what initially drew Chris to Taiwan, why he recommends studying Chinese in Taiwan and how the plans for his new website and e-book developed after his arrival in Taiwan.
Vietnam’s Art Villages: Bat Trang Ceramics
This guest post, written by Stephanie Long, gives an inside look into the art of ceramic making in Vietnam’s Bat Trang village.
Wanderfood Wednesday: Moroccan Red Lentil and Chickpea Soup
Hearty, warming red lentil and chickpea soup. This recipe from BBC Good Food is easy to follow, it cooks in about 20 minutes, it’s low-fat and it’s super healthy and vegetarian friendly.
The Taipei Players Present a Christmas Cabaret 2011
The Taipei Players are back and this Christmas, on December 3, 2011 at 8pm, they’re hosting a Christmas Cabaret 2011 performance at the Loop with all proceeds going to charity.
Hiking In Taiwan: Snow Mountain
This guest post was written by Stephanie Long, an American expat with a passion for hiking in Taiwan. This is a first-hand account about hiking Snow Mountain, the second tallest mountain in Taiwan.
Taiwan Hot Springs Guide – Soaking Up Hot Spring Fever in Taiwan
Taiwan hot springs offer some of the best hot spring bathing in the world. With over 100 natural hot springs, Taiwan ranked as one of the top fifteen hot spring sites in the world. Learn how to best enjoy Taiwan hot springs at any time of the year and find out why you should put Taiwan at the top of your Asian travel itinerary.
