The very first time I tried to cross a street in Taiwan it took me over ten minutes. When I finally managed to get across, running for my life, I decided that Taiwan must have the world’s record for the craziest drivers on the planet. Traffic lights are frequently ignored, along with most of the [...]
There’s something about the way life flows from country to country. It’s intriguing, albeit dizzying, taking in the way people of various cultures respond to one another and the environmental factors that shape their world. I remember my first weeks trying to cross streets in Sanxia, Taiwan. Cars and scooters whizzed by, the drivers ignoring [...]
Though the mainland of Taiwan has enough gorgeousness in itself, Taiwan also has numerous hidden islands that plenty of people know nothing about. Of its many islands, the three most popular are Orchid Island, Green Island, and Penghu Island. Orchid Island One of the most beautiful islands, Orchid Island is home to turquoise waters and [...]
One thing I definitely took note of while living in Taiwan was the quality of food being marketed. To my eyes Taiwanese fare (even street food) seemed much healthier than lots of dishes here in the U.S. Though some western restaurants exist in the bigger cities like Taipei (and the occasional KFC or McDonald’s in smaller [...]
Though I’m sure kids are generally the same all over the world, I found many of the children in Taiwan to be much more respectful than kids here in the United States. Most foreign English teachers in Taiwan find themselves with varying classes of students ranging from age 5 (technically, teaching kids age 5 and [...]
One of my favorite things to eat in Taiwan is bāozi or bao. These tasty steamed buns are filled with all sorts of treats ranging from custard to chicken/pork to vegetables. Bao come in large and small sizes. You can’t eat just one so don’t even try! Where to find Bao? Bao are quite popular [...]
Taiwan’s golden sand beach, Fulong is a beauty to behold. It was also the first beach I set foot on when I arrived in Taiwan nearly three years ago. I felt like I’d been transported to one of those featured destinations on the Travel Channel. Located in Fulong Village in Northeastern Taiwan, the beach is [...]
There are tons of sites out there talking about how easy it is for foreign men to get a date in Taiwan, but not too many that speak of the complex dating issues foreign women face on my beloved sweet potato. Though I keep the more personal details of my life quiet on this blog [...]
Steam rises up from the scantily clad bodies pressed together in the darkness, beads of sweat trickling down moonlight-illuminated skin. Two people move closer in the shadows. The temperature is rising in Taipei—but this is not your typical nightclub scene. Secreted away in the mountains of Yangmingshan—as well as other areas throughout Taiwan, are over [...]
Backpacking in Asia is now considered a rite of passage for many, with millions of people every year packing their essentials, grabbing their passport and setting off for excitement and adventure. Whether you’re taking a break from work and have three weeks to spare, or are committed to a longer trip and have a couple [...]
The very first time I tried to cross a street in Taiwan it took me over ten minutes. When I finally managed to get across, running for my life, I decided that Taiwan must have the world’s record for the craziest drivers on the planet. Traffic lights are frequently ignored, along with most of the [...]
There’s something about the way life flows from country to country. It’s intriguing, albeit dizzying, taking in the way people of various cultures respond to one another and the environmental factors that shape their world. I remember my first weeks trying to cross streets in Sanxia, Taiwan. Cars and scooters whizzed by, the drivers ignoring [...]
Though the mainland of Taiwan has enough gorgeousness in itself, Taiwan also has numerous hidden islands that plenty of people know nothing about. Of its many islands, the three most popular are Orchid Island, Green Island, and Penghu Island. Orchid Island One of the most beautiful islands, Orchid Island is home to turquoise waters and [...]
