taiwan-chiayi-food-turkey-rice

Taiwan Culture and Cuisine Shine on New Netflix Series “Street Food”

By: Joshua Samuel Brown
Activities, Food & Drink, , Leave a Comment on Taiwan Culture and Cuisine Shine on New Netflix Series “Street Food”

Taiwan’s unique culinary traditions make tasty waves in an episode of the new #Netflix series Street Food, skipping the usual #Taiwanese tropes of night markets and stinky tofu for the lesser-known city of Chiayi.

Read More
Soft and comfortable cotton shoes with custom-made patterns.

If Only You Were in a Pair of Traditional Cloth Shoes: Dongtai Cloth Shoes Shop

By: traveltaipeimagzine
Activities, Festivals, History & Culture, Northern Taiwan, , , , Leave a Comment on If Only You Were in a Pair of Traditional Cloth Shoes: Dongtai Cloth Shoes Shop

Dongtai Cloth Shoes Shop (東台布鞋莊) is hidden within an alley of the Chengzhong Open-Air Market (城中市場) off Wuchang Street (武昌街).
TaiwanScene is going to show you how this particular shoe shop mesmerizes tourists, embroiders new ideas on shoe uppers, and custom-made comfort to bring in swarms of orders.

Read More

Taipei Celebrates Our Pride

By: Taiwan Scene
Activities, Festivals, History & Culture, , 2 Comments on Taipei Celebrates Our Pride

There’s never been a better time for GLBTQ travelers to come to Taiwan. Arguably Asia’s most progressive country (Taiwan’s military struck down sexuality-based discrimination way back in 2002), just this year our highest court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage, clearing the way for full marriage equality. And if there’s never been a better time to visit Taiwan, there’s no better time of year than late October. For starters, the weather is great, with the hot summer behind and wet winter yet to come. More importantly, October is when Taipei’s Pride festival, the largest Gay event in Taiwan and a major global pride event occurs.

Read More

Eight More Questions asked on Quora by the Taiwan-Curious

By: Taiwan Scene
Travel tips, , , , Leave a Comment on Eight More Questions asked on Quora by the Taiwan-Curious

Does Taipei 101 have base isolators to prevent from earthquakes? What are some good gluten free options at Chinese restaurants? Taiwan Scene replied eight common asked questions on Quora by the Taiwan-Curious.

Read More
Afternoon-tea-in-taipei-WXYZ

An insider’s guide to Taipei: Afternoon Tea in 5 Unlikely Places

By: Taiwan Scene
Activities, Food & Drink, , Leave a Comment on An insider’s guide to Taipei: Afternoon Tea in 5 Unlikely Places

If you’re in central Taipei, afternoon tea is easy to find. From Da’an to the East District (anywhere from Zhongxiao Fuxing to Xinyi), most hotels, department stores and cafes will have something on offer, whether it’s British-style ‘high tea’ with three-tiered plate sets or waffles and coffee. Step outside that golden zone, however, and afternoon…

Read More

Taiwan’s First Professional Underwater Cetacean Photographer

By: CommonWealth
Voice of influencers, Voices From Taiwan, , , Leave a Comment on Taiwan’s First Professional Underwater Cetacean Photographer

The winner of the London Natural History Museum’s 2017 Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice award went to Ray Chin of Taiwan for his image of a humpback whale and her calf. Chin is Taiwan’s first professional underwater photographer specializing in dolphins and whales. The award is the best validation of years of efforts chasing these creatures under the sea.

Read More

From Fingertips to Paper: Papercraft Artist Johan Cheng Cuts a Slice of Life’s Most Beautiful Moments

By: traveltaipeimagzine
Living in Taiwan, Voices From Taiwan, , Leave a Comment on From Fingertips to Paper: Papercraft Artist Johan Cheng Cuts a Slice of Life’s Most Beautiful Moments

Papercraft artist Johan Cheng has been in the field for more than seven years, and the reason that urged her to put penknife to paper was a car accident in her last year of college. Though she already had a job waiting for her after graduation, during her recuperation period Johan couldn’t help wondering about her future path, her field, and her life in general.

Read More

Japanese Restaurants in Taipei: 5 of the Best Izakayas You Should Know

By: highheelsandhitops
Food & Drink, Northern Taiwan, , , , , Leave a Comment on Japanese Restaurants in Taipei: 5 of the Best Izakayas You Should Know

In Taipei, there is an abundance of izakayas all over the city. These places fill up in the early evenings when co-workers go for dinner after finishing their jobs. Some are very Japanese, with prints of The Great Wave off Kanagawa on the walls. While others are a bit more formal with tastefully decorated interiors. All of them, though, have delicious snacks that are made and served rapidly for their customers.

Here are five of the best izakayas you should know:  Diakoku, Wan Yakatori, 一生懸命 Izakaya, Chikupa, Okaeri No.2.

Read More

Five Best Places to Get a Foot Massage in Taipei

By: Taiwan Scene
Activities, Relaxation, , Leave a Comment on Five Best Places to Get a Foot Massage in Taipei

Spend the day wandering around Taipei City, and you’ll soon begin to notice a very interesting cultural sight: signs for “腳底按摩” (foot massage) lined up every few blocks you go. In today’s article, TaiwanScene is going to try out five different foot massage spas in Taipei to give you the lowdown on what to expect and which might be more fitting for a busy, trotting traveler like yourself.

Read More

How Did These Michelin Restaurants Make the Cut?

By: CommonWealth
Activities, Food & Drink, , Leave a Comment on How Did These Michelin Restaurants Make the Cut?

Michelin Guide Taipei has announced its selection for 2019. Let’s look at the five new entries and the two that earned additional stars. What did they do right? What’s their secret to success?

Read More