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Hot Springs, Spas and Spa Hotels Around Taiwan

By: Taiwan Scene 2019-01-22

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Winter is the perfect time of the year to do a deep exploration of Taiwan’s hot springs. Here are a few of our favorite hot spring spots around Taiwan.

Finding Local Flavor at Taipei’s Beer Cafes

By: jennalynncody 2018-12-28

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I’ve lived in Taipei for twelve years, not as long as some scions of the expatriate community, but long enough to have sunk into a groove running comfortably between my apartment and a few favorite cafes and restaurants.

Customized Souvenir Tips from Taiwan Scene

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-12-272019-01-09

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Why return from a trip to Taiwan with generic gifts for friends, family and colleagues back home when you can customize your gift to fit the person? Who gets what? Let Taiwan Scene break it down for you!

Grown in Taiwan: A Conversation with Cha Tzu Tang

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-12-242018-12-24

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A new generation of Taiwanese entrepreneurs are seeking to highlight Taiwan’s place in the natural world. Among those at the forefront of the growing “Grown in Taiwan” movement is a brand called Cha Tzu Tang.

Seven Taiwan Night Markets Everyone Needs to Visit

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-12-232019-01-10

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Getting slightly less attention were the 36 establishments awarded Bib Gourmand distinction, ten of which are humble stalls from several of Taipei’s famous night markets.

Five Great Taipei Restaurants for New Year’s Eve Dining

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-12-132019-01-09

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New Year’s Eve is easily the most festive time to be in Taiwan, and if you’ve come all this way for the holiday, you might as well stick as closely as possible to Taipei 101 for the annual fireworks show. We selected five great restaurants chosen for their great food, awesome holiday ambiance and proximity to Taipei 101.

Taiwan’s Top 10 Soup Dumplings

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-11-272019-01-09

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Xiao long bao, or little dragon dumplings, generally top anyone’s must-try in Taiwan food list. Though there are many places to get great soup dumplings around Taiwan, we think these are the ten best

Taiwan votes against LGBT equality, but all is not lost

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-11-262018-11-27

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This weekend saw Taiwanese citizens go to the polls to vote on five referendums of great historical significance to the global fight for LGBT equality.Three of these referendums were worded in opposition to LGBT equality, while two were worded in support.

Five Taipei Spas Worth Visiting

By: Stephanie Huffman 2018-11-242018-12-13

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I went out for five great massage treatments over a three-week period. Here’s what I experienced at each one.

Celebrating Michelin Gastromonth in Taipei

By: hungryintaipei 2018-11-072018-12-10

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Gastromonth offered Taipei foodies the chance to eat their way through 20 Michelin Starred and Plated restaurants, some of whom had created a special menu just for the occasion. I ate my way through five of these. Here’s what I found.