Coffee Naps
The “naps” in the name is because you are supposed to feel so comfortable you’ll want to take a nap. It certainly feels like sitting in a living room and the comfy seats are very…
Category: Living
Butterflies at Taipei Zoo
It is the most glorious time of year in Taiwan as we revel in Autumn. The weather is about as perfect as it gets, with warmish days and cool nights. The air-conditioning can comfortably be…
Taiwan in 1989: My Experience
Looking back to our trip to Taiwan in 1989, it seems like a coincidence that we were dispatched to Taiwan, since it was a place I was so familiar with. The timing was bittersweet. By…
Taiwan Since 2002: A Difficult Dozen Years
John Ross is the author of Formosan Odyssey, a classic of Taiwan travel and history writing, first published in 2002. In this afterword written for the 2014 second edition, he looks at how Taiwan has…
Learning Taiwanese: A Window on Taiwan
If youâre only going to learn one of Taiwanâs languages, then learn Mandarin. But if you fancy a challenge, learning Taiwanese will push your limits and open new doors. Taiwanese is spoken by around two…
Taiwan Beer: A True Taiwanese Icon
Image by ayustety. Like Taipei 101, Sun Moon Lake, and the National Palace Museum, Taiwan Beer is a national icon. Unlike the others, TĂĄiwÄn PĂjÇu (Taipi for short) represents a side of Taiwan that doesnât…
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…
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…
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 didnât know where…
On the Buses
Buses. Itâs 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…