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.
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Taiwan or Thailand? A Mostly-Objective Travel Comparison
As a writer who lives in Taiwan and has traveled extensively in Thailand (most recently on an eight-day trip to Chiang Mai and the surrounding area), I thought it would be useful to compare and contrast these two countries from a travel perspective, answering the following questions:
How are Taiwan and Thailand different?
How are they similar?
Which place is better for what kinds of travel?
2019 Travel Tips: Experiencing Taiwan in the Year of the Pig
2019 is the year of the pig, we’ll be centering our recommended experiences for 2019 around the themes of abundance, indulgence, getting in touch with nature, and coming full circle.
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Customized Souvenir Tips from Taiwan Scene
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!
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Seven More Questions asked on Quora by the Taiwan-Curious
This month, Taiwan Scene answered a few questions on Quora, on subjects ranging from food, booze & beer to travel, language and history.
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Driving in Taiwan: What Every Visitor Needs to Know
Folks looking to explore the breadth and depth of greater Taiwan will find no more efficient mode of travel than the humble rental car.
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12 Facts German Travelers Want To Know About Taiwan
At a recent European Travel Fair, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau’s branch in Germany collected several questions about Taiwan from German Travelers. So we asked unseren guten Freund Klaus Bardenhagen to pick out a dozen of them to answer in his own mother tongue.
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Just Passing Through: 5 Taiwan Urban Layovers
Taiwan Scene examines 5 Taiwanese cities that are commonly used as layovers for travelers on their way to somewhere else, and what these cities offer for those who take a few hours to explore.
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Six More Questions asked on Quora by the Taiwan-Curious
What are the best souvenirs from Taipei? I’m planning to travel around Taiwan. How many days should I allocate? Taiwan Scene has answers on everything from souvenirs and customized trips to cycling tours and travel with teens. And oh yes, coffee! Lots of Coffee!
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Five Questions asked on Quora by the Taiwan-Curious
Taiwan Scene recently taken to Quora to offer tips & suggestions for first time visitors and the merely Taiwan curious.
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