Tag: Taipei

Taipei is so often shrouded by politics of impending doom that its soul is often forgotten. It grows ever more difficult to ignore China’s geopolitical threats. Hong Kong’s protests and silences were heard by the world, so Taiwan should be no exception. One would expect an anxiety-ridden...

Here’s the view of our patio. On the left is July 2020, the right is from last week. Our building was built in an older neighborhood, and was completed in 2019, so it stands out quite a bit. Even so, it’s quickly acquiring the dirty omnipresent earth tone on the walls, as you can see her...

Taipei, a gastronomic paradise, offers a diverse culinary journey that’s second to none. But why is Taipei so special? Allow me to illustrate this uniqueness with a personal anecdote. Just recently, I had a conversation with a friend who returned from a trip to Italy, a country renowned for it...

To be brief, I used to favour the spoon-feeding style of education and learning. And it took me a very long time to adjust to the independent learning here in Australia. Speaking of which, the idea of spoon-feeding in Taiwan might have been different since I was last educated there. Compare the two ...

It takes significant will power to get up on a Sunday morning at 5:30 am to explore a city for the whole day, while constantly dreading the fact that Monday is right across the corner. One way to make yourself do it though, is to book reasonably expensive, and more importantly, non-refundable, up an...

Although going out to clubs is not popular among all Taiwanese youngsters, you can still find numerous clubs in Taipei and most of them might amaze you by their quality and their cheap prices. They all are pretty different, decorated in their own way, some filled with locals and some others mostly w...

Taiwan is one of the East Asian countries many travellers love visiting. From its tourist attractions to authentic cuisine and delicacies, Taiwan will leave you coming back for more. One of the famous areas many stay at when visiting Taiwan is its capital, Taipei. Taipei is a modern metropolis pa...

As Taipei beats Tokyo and Seoul ranking 14th tourist destination city in 2015, while Hong Kong regains world champion, according to the Top City Destinations Ranking 2017 released on Thursday, are you starting to wonder how the city looks like and what is the best way to explore her beauty? T...

I had gone to Taipei in autumn last year. It was a business and pleasure trip. I have been raving about Taiwan since the visit to anyone who would listen willingly (and those unwilling were also force fed). I want to document some of my impressions of Taipei. Before landing, I could book a Wifi r...

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 sanit...

Taiwan holds a special place in my heart as one of my all-time favourite countries. Today, I’d like to share with you a cherished experience from a few years ago that keeps resurfacing in my thoughts whenever Taiwan comes to mind. Taipei 101 from the streets by Author Taipei is a bea...

Religious buildings are must-sees when visiting a new city. Take Taipei for example. You probably plan to see a lot of temples here. But to be honest, they look more or less the same on the outside. If you have no idea who it is devoted to, you wouldn’t have a whole picture of the temple. Yes,...

Plenty of things can go wrong when you travel. And that’s what I dreaded — things going wrong. It was my first trip overseas since the pandemic. Of course, I wanted everything to go according to plan. I had so many worries: what if we get lost? What if our flight is delayed? What if w...

The statement may sound like some banal utterance headlining a paid tourism advert or the first sentence in the fiftieth edition of some travel guide; however, I mean it when I say that of the places I have visited around the world, there is no other place with a similar feeling. The ci...

I travel a lot, lived in many places in the US, Middle East & Asia. People always like to ask me what my favorite city is. I wish I had a simple answer since each city has its own charm and appeal. Recently I lived in Bangkok for an extended period of time again before coming back to Taipei w...

If you were to ask me which section of the Taipei Grand Trail is the most worth visiting, I would say it has to be section 3. This section boasts the most beautiful and diverse views, including multi-faceted volcanic craters in Xiaoyoukeng, Taipei’s highest point Qixing mountain, stunning gras...

Introduction to Traveling Taipei Get ready for an adventure in Taipei, a city filled with rich culture and modern marvels. Welcome to our ultimate Taipei travel guide! This vibrant city offers a unique blend of traditional culture, historical sites, and modern attractions. With our carefully c...

We offered you last time the tips you had to know before going clubbing in Taipei. If you missed them or want to refresh your memory, you can read them here: 10 Things You Must Know About Clubs In Taipei Now that you have everything in mind, it is time to choose where you prefer to go in the...

Growing up as an introverted girl who often lacks the courage to start a conversation with people, I prefer writing over talking. Expressing my feelings toward people through words, sentences, and paragraphs is comfortable. It might be in the form of birthday letters, graduation letters, snail mails...

Protocon will be attending Taipei Blockchain Week 2022 (TBW 2022) that will be held in Taipei. TBW 2022 will be hosted by Bu Zhi DAO (BZD). BZD is a collective of founders, builders, creators and investors passionate about advancing Taiwan’s Web3 ecosystem and culture. They are a non-profit...

Taipei Blockchain Week 2022 brings together different communities of people from diverse backgrounds who are interested in crypto, blockchain, and Web3. There will be many industry veterans from around the world, startup founders from Asia and beyond, venture capitalists looking for companies to inv...

Twenty-two years ago, almost to the day, I was inveigled into saying yes to something that scared me deeply: an invitation to spend a couple of months in Taiwan, as a guest of the government. I thought it’d be fun to revisit the blog posts I wrote in situ, and see if I had any different t...

Monday mornings are nice. I start the day slowly because my only class is in the evening, so I have the time to wake up properly. I usually wake up in the gym on the NTU campus, which is my first more interesting activity of the day. I finish before lunch, which means I find someplace to have it. I ...

The buzz of mopeds swarming the streets in a Mario Kart like fashion is a typical rush hour sight in Taipei—it’s a lively scene and one many visitors remember. Transportation in Taipei is unique in other less appreciated ways that underly a strong foundation for multi-modal transit. Mult...

Nowadays, there are millions of different various types of NFTs and tokens were created and issued; and the number continues to grow. It can easily tell the threshold of issuing one is fundamentally easy, however, creating a metaverse is a different story. It can be said that none has provided a too...

This has been a month of celebrations. First there was graduation, which was a little more awkward than usual given the lack of an audience (only students and a handful of teachers/staff attended), but the kids still had a good spirit and we snapped some good pictures. Don’t worry, there wa...

The first Polkadot — Taipei meetup and Substrate workshop in Taipei has been completed successfully. Founder of BDE, Jason Chen is very excited to be a strong supporting party of the Polkadot meetup in Taipei and held a community gathering after the event. It is great to learn and discu...

If there’s one lesson that the Covid-19 pandemic has taught the world it’s that we have to be prepared to expect the unexpected. Although Taiwan was spared much of the worst of the coronavirus early on, and life seemed to be proceeding somewhat “normally” throughout 2020, the...

I have to admit, when I entered Mikkeller, I wasn’t looking for you. I was just hoping to try the beer. But then love has a mysterious way of sneaking up on us, doesn’t it? It hits us like a beaver tail in the face as we swim in the pond of life. I remember our first meeting. I can ...

He has a habit of mixing Mandarin Chinese and English, the result of his studying and living as a university student in Taiwan. He’s a bit of a history buff and admits to being an introvert. Photo by YUAN HANG CHEN from Pexels I found my interest in history through vid...

Born and grew up in Taipei, I found myself inevitably immersed in the seemingly harmonious incongruity. Instead of evading it, I chose to embrace the resplendent grey. I believed that it was since high school that I started to ascertain my fondness for aged apartments with full awareness. In my elem...

One of the reasons that I chose to move to Taipei after living in Beijing for ten years was the energetic vibe I got from the city that shows itself in organic community gatherings. Whether for young or old, there’s something in Taipei on any given day. It’s hard to explain to someone th...

February 27, 2020. I was interning at the Taipei City Hall and followed him to the groundbreaking ceremony of a public housing community in Taipei City’s Zhongshan District. Not gonna lie, I was a little bit nervous as we were going on the same car, and it turned out he sat right next to me...

Taiwan has never caught my interest until recently when I had to make big changes on the first quarter of my travel plans this year due to a very important event I can’t miss. Instead of going far from my mother land, I decided to visit this neighbouring island country. I have read about Su...