Kenting National Park: Beautiful Taiwan
Kenting National Park is one of Taiwan’s most beautiful places to visit. Known for its sandy beaches, coral reefs, and natural wonders, Kenting is a must-see when looking ofr the natural beauty of Taiwan. Chuhuo Kenting Shale is a sight to behold, with natural gas releases causing a phenomenon of burning to occur. This popular […]
Yangmingshan National Park: Beautiful Taiwan
Yangmingshan is located on the northern edge of the Taipei Basin and is known for its volcanic activity, variety of flora and fauna, and distinctly cooler weather than the nearby city. The Mountain Park is distinct from most of Taiwan due to the volcanic activity in the area, which makes the soil warmer and less […]
Alishan National Scenic Area: Beautiful Taiwan
Alishan, or Mount Ali, is a famed mountain for its Five Wonders: the Railway, the Forest, the Sunrise, the Sunset, and the Sea of Clouds. Each of these Five Wonders could merit their own posts, but I’ll speak briefly on them. The Alishan Railway has three routes with carefully maintained steam-powered engines taking tourists on […]
Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area: Beautiful Taiwan
Sun Moon Lake is a semi-natural lake, and the natural body of water within the big island of Taiwan. The name comes from the shape of the lake, with part of the lake looking like a crescent moon while the other resembles that shape of the sun. The lake is such a sight to behold, […]
Taroko National Park: Taiwan as a Natural Treasure
Taroko National Park Taroko Gorge is perhaps the most notable natural wonder of Taiwan. The sprawling gorge cuts through the Central Mountains of the big island with vibrant blue waters of Liwu River contrasting against the marble and stone that lay beneath. Not only is Taroko National Park a geological wonder, but it is an […]
Toilet Humor and Tasty Treats at Modern Toilet
Modern Toilet serves all but local food, making the proclamation that if it isn’t Taiwanese, it’s crap.
How Starlux is Challenging the Status Quo
Starlux Airlines made their Debut on January 23, 2020 1, just days before WHO announced a Global Health Emergency. A Few days later, on February 2, travel restrictions began2. By all accounts, the impeccably bad timing of Starlux’s start had plane enthusiasts watching in anticipation, just waiting for the company’s collapse. By all accounts, this […]
Taiwan Needs to be On Your Bucket List
I grew up on Japanese pop culture and as I got older I developed a love for the culture and history surrounding the country. I have studied both Chinese and Japanese languages in school, but until I met my husband, Taiwan was not a place I thought about much. It was always a place I […]
Penghu: Shining Pearl of the Taiwan Strait
My husband’s grandfather was a Marine in the Taiwanese military, which means my mother-in-law spent her childhood in Penghu (澎湖縣). This archipelago falls within the Taiwanese territory and serves as a unique island getaway for locals and tourists alike. Summers offer a relaxing summer getaway, but in winter months it has some of the highest […]
7-Eleven Sensation: True Convenience in East Asia
In the United States, 7-Eleven is known as a gas station and convenience store chain. And they may persist as a convenience store everywhere else as well, but they have a much more important role to play in countries like Japan and Taiwan. I know speaking about a convenience store doesn’t seem exciting but bear […]
