First of all, the fact that I got so much blogging in this year is wonderful beyond words. When I first started blogging in 2007, I used to blog every day! Showcasing my top lucky seven posts from My Several Worlds in 2020 is a fun way to end the year. Read on to learn about my top favorite posts from 2020.
Category: ASIA
International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Taiwan – 3 December
Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Taiwan! I’ve seen zero coverage in Taiwan and I hope this post raises some awareness for the disabled community in Taiwan.
What Happened When I Stopped Taking My Meds
Today marks exactly two years since I started taking Enbrel to help with pain and inflammation from Ankylosing Spondylitis, aka axial spondyloarthritis. In all this time, I’ve been paying out of pocket for Enbrel. My monthly bill for 8 injections is 30,000NT per month. As you can guess, the stress of coming up with this […]
Book Review: Lord of Formosa
Book Review: In 1624, a boy is born in Japan at the same time as the Dutch were creating a trade settlement in Taiwan. The boy will become Koxinga, Lord of Formosa.
Book Review: Formosa Moon by Joshua Samuel Brown and Stephanie Huffman
Formosa Moon is an enchanting wander through Taiwan, written as a love story between Taiwan expert and Lonely Planet author, Joshua Samuel Brown; and his partner Stephanie Huffman, a newcomer to Taiwan and to Asia.
Freudschaft-Friendship – A Concert to Celebrate 33 Years of Friendship
Freudschaft-Friendship A Concert celebrating 33 Years of Friendship between New Taipei City and Starnberg, Germany with New Taipei City Mayor, Eric Chu.
Jwu Jiu Teahouse in Chiayi – A Step Back into Time
Step back into time with me at Jwu Jiu Teahouse in Chiayi in Taiwan. This traditional Chinese teahouse is set over a koi pond with a stunning garden view.
A Brief Report from the Great Taiwan Toilet Paper Panic of 2018
Each country must face its own test of fire. No Taiwanese will ever forget the last week of February 2018, known as The Great Taiwan Toilet Paper Panic.
EPL Taipei – Eat, Play, Love at an Indoor Garden Dining Restaurant
EPL Taipei (Eat, Play, Love) is an indoor garden dining restaurant. EPL’s surf, turf and vegan menu will satisfy every palette with a nightclub lounge option for after hours.
Pollution in Taiwan – Is It Bad? YES, IT’S BAD!
Air pollution in Taiwan is a serious matter than many of us have complained about for years. It causes no end of health problems to everyone living here.