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Travel Taiwan: Orchid Island

Travel Taiwan: Orchid Island

By Stephanie on January 5, 2012

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 [...]

Posted in Blog, Guest Authors, Taiwan, Travel | Tagged Asia, Guest Authors, Lanyu, Orchid Island, Taiwan, Travel | 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. 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 in the city. At any given time, one can catch a glimpse of [...]

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

Hiking In Taiwan: Snow Mountain

Hiking In Taiwan: Snow Mountain

By Stephanie on November 28, 2011

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.

Posted in Adventure Travel, Features, Guest Authors, Taiwan | Tagged Asia, Guest Authors, Hiking in Asia, Hiking in Taiwan, Mountains, Snow Mountain, Taiwan, travel Taiwan | 1 Response

Where To Get A Halloween Costume in Taiwan

Where To Get A Halloween Costume in Taiwan

By Carrie on October 27, 2011

Shoppers flip through glossy binders of Halloween costumes in one of Ximending’s costume shops. All Hallow’s Eve is almost upon us and Taipei is gearing up for another night of Halloween fun. Every year, the parties just keep getting bigger and better. Trust me when I say that Halloween is one night out you won’t [...]

Posted in Features, Taipei | Tagged Halloween costumes, Halloween costumes Taipei, Holidays, Taipei, Taiwan | Leave a response

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. 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 just said “shebang”. The only thing is, I had no [...]

Posted in Culture, Features, Guest Authors | Tagged Asia, Bloggers, Cultural Observations, Culture, Culture Shock, Guest Authors, Reflections, Taipei, Taiwan | 15 Responses

Who are the Betel Nut Beauties?

Who are the Betel Nut Beauties?

By Ava Apollo on August 29, 2011

Today’s guest blog is written by Ava Apollo – a lover of travel and previous resident of Taipei, Taiwan. 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 [...]

Posted in Features, Guest Authors, Taiwan | Tagged Asia, Bloggers, Culture, Guest Authors, People, Taipei, Taiwan | 9 Responses

Self Realizations from Living Abroad: Coming Back Home

Self Realizations from Living Abroad: Coming Back Home

By Ava Apollo on July 20, 2011

Ava’s journey in Taipei ends and she discusses the changes after moving back home.

Posted in DESTINATIONS, Features, Guest Authors, Lifestyles, Self Realizations from Living Abroad, Taipei, Taiwan | Tagged Asia, Guest Authors, Reflections, Short Stories, Taipei, Taiwan | 2 Responses

Self Realizations from Living Abroad: When it Gets Tough

Self Realizations from Living Abroad: When it Gets Tough

By Ava Apollo on July 6, 2011

Self realization: Studying abroad brings more challenges forth than you ever think it will. Life will be changed, and there may be rough patches, but stick with me through the rest of the story. It was all worth it, in the end. I promise.

Posted in Features, Guest Authors, Self Realizations from Living Abroad, Taipei, Taiwan | Tagged Asia, Bloggers, Guest Authors, Reflections, Short Stories, Taipei, Taiwan | Leave a response

Travel Penghu: Penghu’s Basalt Rock Formations

Travel Penghu: Penghu’s Basalt Rock Formations

By Carrie on July 2, 2011

Travel Penghu: The Penghu Islands are well known for their unique geological terrain. The southeast part of the Penghu archipelago encompasses a number of small islands that boast these unique rock formations, which form the Penghu Columnar Basalt Nature Preserve.

Posted in Features, Taiwan, Travel | Tagged Island travel, Islands, Penghu Basalt Nature Preserve, Penghu Islands, Photography, Taipei, Taiwan, The Pescadores, travel Penghu, Travel Photography, travel Taiwan | 3 Responses

Self Realizations from Living Abroad: Taipei is Beautiful

Self Realizations from Living Abroad: Taipei is Beautiful

By Ava Apollo on June 2, 2011

Today’s guest blog is written by Ava Apollo – a lover of travel and previous resident of Taipei, Taiwan. For the previous post in this series, click here. Opening tangent: I realize I’ve lagged tremendously on posting this installment.  I know it sounds odd, but every time I sit down to write, all kinds of [...]

Posted in Features, Guest Authors, Self Realizations from Living Abroad, Taipei, Taiwan, Teach and Travel | Tagged Asia, Bloggers, Guest Authors, Mountains, Reflections, Short Stories, Taipei, Taiwan | 1 Response

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