Twelve Essential iOS Apps for Life in Taiwan
Having a smartphone can make life in a new country a lot easier. From finding your way around to getting your message across, we’ve picked out some of the best iOS apps for Taiwan expats. Taiwanease…
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Latest News: July 11th 2014
There is no hiding from the fact that the summer in Taiwan is hot, so much so that being outside for any period of time can be uncomfortable. So what, then, can you do with…
Summer Fun for Families in Taipei
Summer vacation is here! As you watch the mercury rise, two or three months of boredom filled with sweat, tears, and heat rash appear to stretch out before you and your children. Don’t let Taipei…
Latest News: July 4th 2014
A happy 4th of July to our American readers, and a belated happy Canada Day to our Canadian readers. And there is a bit of Canadian focus this week. Our featured article this week is…
Dad in Taiwan: A Canadian Visitor in the 1970s
I remember how friends reacted in 1989 when I announced I would be taking 2 months off my job in Toronto to accompany my husband on a work assignment in Taiwan. Most didn’t know where…
Latest News: June 27th 2014
The only thing more predictable than a poor World Cup for the England team? The heat in Taiwan at this time of year. Woof! As we wilted last week, a quick review of the articles…
Wulai Yun Hsien Resort – The Resort that Time Forgot
Wulai is an extremely popular tourist destination in Xindian to the south of Taipei City, famed for the beautiful mountain scenery, rivers, rock pools, waterfalls, great hiking and perhaps most famously of all, hot springs. In…
Futai Mansion Photo Exhibition
The latest exhibition at Futai Street Mansion showcases photos from Taiwanese photographer Li Huo-zeng taken in the 1940s. During this time, Taiwan was a Japanese colony, and there are some fascinating photos from the time on display…
On the Buses
Buses. It’s safe to say many people have a love-hate relationship with them. Sure, they might get you to your destination cheaply, but if the bus you are riding on is heaving with passengers and…
Latest News: June 13th 2014
The World Cup kicked off very early this morning Taiwan time, and as hoped the coverage on TV was excellent. Not much chance of ever seeing Taiwan in the finals, or even qualifying, but there is…