Taipei Summers: 5 Ways to Escape the Scorching Heat

If you’ve ever taken a trip to Taiwan in the summer, it is no secret that the temperatures can be brutal. The humid sub-tropical climate can be unbearable, and if you are there for a good time, some days may feel like a struggle as you balance fitting in a busy itinerary and keeping your […]
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.
Japanese Internment: America’s Dark History

In Honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I thought I would cover a topic a little closer to home.
Shingo, Aomori: The Sacred Land You Never Knew Existed

Shingo is a small village in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, which would not be on the map for most tourists had it not been for the bold claims boasted by residents.
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 […]