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The Stunning Temples and Pagodas of Lotus Pond in Kaohsiung, Southern Taiwan

The Stunning Temples and Pagodas of Lotus Pond in Kaohsiung, Southern Taiwan

By Carrie on March 3, 2013

If you’re a temple lover in Taiwan, one of the best (and craziest!) places to visit is Lotus Pond, also known as Lotus Lake. Lotus Pond is a large manmade body of water in Kaoshiung, Southern Taiwan. Its shoreline is liberally studded with many bizarre looking temples and pagodas.

Posted in Features, Photography, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged Confucius temple, Cultural Travel, Dragons, Guanyin, Kaohsiung, Kaoshiung Travel Guide, Kuanyin, Lotus Pond, Pagodas, religion in Taiwan, Southern Taiwan, Taiwan Travel Guide, Taiwanese culture, Taiwanese legends, Taiwanese mythology, Temples | 9 Responses

Balinese Dance – An Ancient Tradition on the Island of the Gods

Balinese Dance – An Ancient Tradition on the Island of the Gods

By Carrie on January 30, 2013

If you’ve ever been to Bali one of the first things you’ll probably recall is the prevalence of Bali’s unique dance and music culture. Balinese dance routines are an ancient tradition that represent religious and artistic expression amongst the Balinese people.

Posted in Bali Travel Guide, Cultural Travel, Features, Indonesia Travel Guide, Photography | Tagged Bali, Balinese dance, Balinese girls, Cultural Travel, Dance, Indonesia Travel Guide, travel Bali | 9 Responses

The Secret Lives of Taipei Housekeepers

The Secret Lives of Taipei Housekeepers

By Ava Apollo on December 27, 2011

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 [...]

Posted in Cultural Travel, Features, Guest Authors, Taipei Travel Guide, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged Asia, Bloggers, Cultural Travel, Guest Authors, Reflections, Short Stories, Taipei, Taiwan Travel Guide | 5 Responses

Vietnam’s Art Villages: Bat Trang Ceramics

Vietnam’s Art Villages: Bat Trang Ceramics

By Stephanie on December 14, 2011

This guest post, written by Stephanie Long, gives an inside look into the art of ceramic making in Vietnam’s Bat Trang village.

Posted in Blog, Features, Guest Authors, Vietnam Travel Guide | Tagged Asian art, Cultural Travel, pottery, Vietnam Travel Guide | Leave a response

Learning How to be a Citizen of the World

Learning How to be a Citizen of the World

By Ava Apollo on November 24, 2011

This guest blog is by Ava Apollo. When she’s not writing for MSW, she’s blogging about adventure travel at bemytravelmuse.com.  The term “citizen of the world,” or “global citizen,” gets thrown around often in the travel community.  It sometimes seems as though it is used as a rite of passage into the “club” populated by those who [...]

Posted in Blog, Expat Travel - Self Realizations from Living Abroad, Features, Guest Authors, Travel Advice | Tagged Bloggers, Cultural Observations, Cultural Travel, Education, Guest Authors, Reflections | 4 Responses

The Shock of Reverse Culture Shock

The Shock of Reverse Culture Shock

By Ava Apollo on September 21, 2011

This guest blog is by Ava Apollo. When she’s not writing for MSW, she’s blogging about adventure travel at bemytravelmuse.com.  I had full blown reverse culture shock when I moved home from Taipei.  I’m talking sleepless nights, forgetfulness as to how to operate a vehicle, the feeling that nobody cared I was back, the whole shebang.Yes, I [...]

Posted in Cultural Travel, Features, Guest Authors | Tagged Asia, Bloggers, Cultural Observations, Cultural Travel, Culture Shock, Guest Authors, Reflections, Taipei, Taiwan Travel Guide | 17 Responses

Who are the Betel Nut Beauties?

Who are the Betel Nut Beauties?

By Ava Apollo on August 29, 2011

This guest blog is by Ava Apollo. When she’s not writing for MSW, she’s blogging about adventure travel at bemytravelmuse.com.  Have you ever found yourself taking a drive down a roadside in Taiwan, when out of the corner of your eye you catch a scantily-clad la mei (“hot” girl) working behind glass walls? Whether you have or [...]

Posted in Features, Guest Authors, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged Asia, Bloggers, Cultural Travel, Guest Authors, People, Taipei, Taiwan Travel Guide | 8 Responses

Travel Japan: 4 Tips to a More Pleasant Stay in Japan

Travel Japan: 4 Tips to a More Pleasant Stay in Japan

By Carrie on July 28, 2011

Guest post by Todd Anderson: Living in a culture as different as Japan’s can be challenging for many Americans. I lived in Japan for six months during my junior year of college…

Posted in Features, Guest Authors, Japan Travel Guide | Tagged Asia, Cultural Observations, Cultural Travel, Guest Authors, living in Asia, people living in slums, study abroad, teach abroad, teach in Japan, Travel Japan | 1 Response

Learn Chinese with Peggy Lee (33): Buying Tickets

Learn Chinese with Peggy Lee (33): Buying Tickets

By Carrie on March 22, 2011

Peggy Teaches Chinese: Learn Chinese in 10 minutes a day! Today’s lesson is an intermediate Chinese Lesson on buying tickets.

Posted in Cultural Travel, Features, Learn Chinese | Tagged Cultural Travel, Education, language learning, Languages, learn Chinese, Peggy Teaches Chinese, Taipei, Taiwan Travel Guide | Leave a response

Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup – Taiwan Culture Video

Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup – Taiwan Culture Video

By Carrie on February 16, 2011

Host Peggy Lee introduces Taiwan’s most popular dishes, Taiwanese Beef Noodles. This simple but flavorful dish has become a symbol of Taiwan and Taiwan culture.

Posted in Cultural Travel, Learn Chinese, Wanderfood | Tagged China Travel Guide, Cultural Travel, Food and Drink, Taipei, Taiwan Travel Guide, Taiwanese culture, Taiwanese food, Videos, Wanderfood, Wanderfood Wednesday | 7 Responses

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