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How to stay sane in Taiwan–and how to get help if you’re struggling
Author Chris van Laak Photographer Matthew ball, Micheile Henderson, Daniel Wirtz, Alvin Mahmudov Editor Chih Yi Chen Taiwan is home to about 850,000 registered foreign residents. If you look…
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Getting fishy in Chenggong
Author Cat Thomas Photographer Jason Chen Editor Chih Yi Chen Chenggong is not a particularly picturesque town, and as such many tourists may choose to skip it on their travels down the scenic…
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Soaking Your Cares Away at Antong Hot Springs
Author Cat Thomas Photographer Cat Thomas, An Tong Hot Spring Hotel One of the many joys of living or traveling in Taiwan is luxuriating in a good soak in one of the country’s many hot…
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Grasping the Sparrow’s Tail
Author Joel Haslam Photographer Joel Haslam It’s 6 a.m. and the streets of Taipei are almost empty. It will be another hot day, but for now it is bright and cool. I am cycling along the…
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Understated ice cream highlights in the land of shaved ice
Author Chris van Laak Photographer Chris van Laak, I-mei Foods, ShaoMei, Pecos Editor Chih Yi Chen September is, as usual, the month for obituaries to summer and all its joys. Maybe your…
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Late-Night Coffee OasesTaipei’s Cozy Café Culture at Its Best
Author Ray HechtPhotographer Chen Cheng-Kuo Take a stroll through almost any neighborhood in Taipei and you’re sure to see a variety of independent cafés. Unlike the ubiquitous branches…
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Fine Hakka DiningDiscovering Culinary Excellence in Taipei
Author Trent JacksonPhotographer Vision Among Taiwan’s earliest Han Chinese settlers, the Hakka brought a distinctive cuisine that has profoundly shaped the island’s culinary…
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Choose From A Nightclub-style Ambiance Or An Indoor Swimming Pool to Suit Your Preference Accommodations in Tainan
Author JA Photographer ReadyGo Editor Chih Yi Chen Join ReadyGO Editor as I explore six standout accommodations in Tainan! Famous not only for its rich culinary scene but also for…
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TaiPET City
Taipei Provides Ample Opportunities for Pet Owners to Enjoy the City with their Furry Friends Author Hollie YoungerPhotographer Chen Cheng-Kuo, Visione Taipei, the birthplace of the…
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Infusing Asian sensibility into the American Traditional – Jimmy Shy
Author Chris van Laak Photographer Chris van Laak A tattoo can be like a fashion accessory that adds a little something extra to your appearance. The main difference, obviously, is that a…
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