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.
Category: Taiwan
Taiwan has been my home since 2006. It’s one of my favorite places, and for good reason. There is a diverse array of things to see and do in Taiwan.
This tiny island in the Pacific doesn’t have a huge tourism industry, but we guarantee that you’re missing out if you don’t add Taiwan to your Asia travel itinerary. The food is amazing, the people are friendly, and travel is easy. Adventure and outdoor enthusiasts will love the sheer number of hot springs, surf spots, trekking and mountain climbing opportunities scattered all over the island.
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.
2017 Banqiao Christmas Light Show – New Taipei City
I started writing about the Banqiao Christmas light show in 2012, now known as Christmasland. This is our fifth year attending and the second year we were invited on behalf of the New Taipei City Government.
Versace at Taipei 101 – UNITY. COURAGE. LOYALTY. LOVE.
A few weeks ago, my friend Shahad at VA VA VOOM Taipei invited me to go to a blogging fashion party at Versace at Taipei 101 at September 8th, 2017.
Lara Veronin – Because Of You Concert – Meimeiwawa Taiwan
On Sunday, Oct 1st, I had the pleasure of attending Lara Veronin’s FlyingV ‘Because of You’ concert in honor of her FlyingV crowdfunding campaign.