2019/03/26 |
Taiwan's Pursuit of Happiness: Can We Trust the World Happiness Report?
Taiwan is ranked as the happiest country in East Asia, but the jury is out on what that actually means.
2019/01/14 |
INTERVIEW: Two 'Otokonoko' Cosplayers on Taiwan's Vibrant Cosplay Scene
Take a dive inside Taiwan's vibrant cosplay scene with two 'otokonoko' cosplayers.
2018/09/20 |
OPINION: In Kaohsiung, There Are Limits to the Multilingual Love
The axes are out for a politician advocating for languages other than English and Chinese to be kept out of the classroom.
2018/10/26 |
OPINION: Taipei Should Have a Car Free Day
Taipei and Taiwan's other cities would benefit enormously from a few days break from the tyranny of the gas-guzzling automobile.
2020/02/19 |
Explore Old Taipei With These 10 Hidden Gems in Dadaocheng
Dadaocheng is historic neighborhood that's being revived by a new breed of creatives and trendy shops. Here's our selection of secret hot spots for you.
2019/03/19 |
OPINION: Kenting Must Embrace Sustainability to Save Its Reputation
Taiwan's most maligned tourist destination must abandon its old bag of tricks if it plans to survive.
2020/01/27 |
'Parasite' Makes Another Leap for South Korea's Cultural Economy
The viral success of "Parasite" marks another one of South Korea's successful cultural exports. Many critics credit the film's popularity to its universal story of urban poverty, but it goes far beyond the plot twists.
2019/07/04 |
How Can Taiwan's Pop Music Enter the Global Market?
How can Taiwan step up its game in promoting local pop music overseas?
2018/10/15 |
OPINION: Extend the HSR to Pingtung? Let’s Talk After the Election
Major transport projects have long been presented as a potential boon to Taiwan's south around election time.
2018/11/09 |
'Be Patient': A House Hunting Experience in Taiwan
'My advice to buyers is don’t worry so much about the price, just find the house you like,' says a real estate agent in a city with a higher house-price-to-income ratio than London or New York.
2019/09/05 |
Taiwan to Host Its First Eco-Friendly Lantern Festival in October
Fall for Taiwan this autumn with the eco-friendly sky lantern festival hosted by MyTaiwanTour.
2018/10/20 |
In Taiwan, Tattoos Act as Statements Smashing Age-Old Cultural Stereotypes
We spoke with three proudly tattooed women in Taiwan. One would gladly show off her tattoos in public – while hiding them from her parents for seven years.
2019/04/19 |
INTERVIEW: Joshua Samuel Brown on His Ongoing Love Affair With Taiwan
'Josambro' chatted with TNL's Cat Thomas ahead of an April 25 book reading in Taipei of 'Formosa Moon,' co-authored with Stephanie Huffman.
2019/12/04 |
The Living Mall, Taipei's Architectural Wonder, Shuts Down After 18 Years
The Living Mall finally turns its lights off after 18 years and multiple failed auctions.
2020/02/12 |
SKRT Streamlines Taiwan’s Scooter Rental Services
With over 14 million registered scooters in Taiwan, new players like SKRT have emerged to digitalize scooter rentals and create easier access for foreign tourists.
2020/12/18 |
Runners Gear up for the Taipei Marathon Amid Covid-19
Runners are finding solace training during a pandemic, and are humbled and excited to race on Sunday.
2020/12/28 |
Taipei’s Vegetarian and Vegan Food Culture
An American who started the first full vegan restaurant in Taipei wants everyone to take their first step to save the planet by enjoying plant-based food.
2019/10/25 |
Not Another Hipster Café: Taipei’s Old-School Coffee Shops
Taipei is a coffee shop haven but it’s not only limited to the third-wave hipster cafes — there are historical ones that would bring you back in time too!