2020/09/15 |
Let a Hundred Collectives Bloom!
A seemingly endless stream of parody accounts of a pro-Chinese Communist Party group called Qiao Collective appeared on Twitter. Here's the backstory.
2020/09/14 |
The 3 Pregame Street Food Shops To Hit Before Clubbing at Pawnshop
Within 15 minutes walking distance of the Taipei nightclub Pawnshop are three food vendors with Michelin 'Bib Gourmand' status. Here's what we ate and saw.
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Tired Of Visiting Taipei Zoo, Taipei 101 And The National Palace Museum? Let Locals Show You The Attractions Actually Worth Seeing In Taipei
If you really want to get to know Taipei, why not put yourself in the shoes of locals and walk into the alleys? See how people live in this city and you will discover the Taipei daily life is the view worth seeing.
2020/09/02 |
Violent Waves Can't Stop Keelung's Midsummer Ghost Festival
Once a year, spirits from the underworld are released into the world for a monthlong "summer vacation."
2020/08/05 |
This Taipei Restaurant Reinvents Traditional Taiwanese Breakfast
In an alley near Xingtian Temple lies one of Taipei's most satisfying breakfast joints, Soft Power.
2020/07/16 |
6 Tips for Taiwan’s Traditional Markets
The tricks of navigating a traditional market, from following the example of the aunties, to making friends with the vendors, are nothing more than the skills of navigating everyday life.
2020/07/10 |
Animal Crossing Movies May Be the Next Big Trend in Video Gaming
Beneath all the attention on eGamers and Twitch streams, there has been a rise in new professions within the gaming industry. In-game photographers, and video game directors are at the vanguard of the industries increasing focus on art.
2020/06/25 |
OPINION: In Defense of Dragon Boat Festival
This Dragon Boat Festival, we must remember not to conflate a cultural tradition with a nation, country, or government.
2020/06/24 |
Your Guide to Taipei’s Dragon Boat Festival
No spectators are allowed at the dragon boat competition this year, but you can watch the race online or on TV. And feel free to devour all the rice dumplings you can.
2020/06/19 |
Taiwan’s Civil War... Over Rice Dumplings
What is Taiwan's eternal debate over Northern and Southern rice dumplings about?
2020/06/19 |
Beat the Taipei Heat This Summer With These 5 Family-Friendly Outdoor Destinations
Are you looking for places to go in Taipei besides your air-conditioned living room during the excruciatingly hot summer? Here are some family-friendly destinations where you can enjoy some outdoor fun and cool off.
2020/06/18 |
Taiwanese 'Teatime': Take a Break With the Island's Sweets and Treats
Taiwan has so many snacks to offer that you can find anything — from sweet to savory — to satisfy your taste palette.
2020/06/15 |
7 Must-Visit Seaside Sights in Pingtung, Southern Taiwan
The sea is perhaps Pingtung's greatest attraction. As the summer travel season arrives, here are some must-see seaside vistas.
2020/06/09 |
One Year On, Hongkongers Changed but Unmoved
On the one year anniversary of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, the media's rush to pronounce the "end of Hong Kong" doesn't consider the changes the protest has brought about among Hongkongers — or the long term.
2020/06/01 |
On US College Campuses, Student Groups Call for Closure of Beijing-Funded Confucius Institutes
An open letter from two major U.S. college political organizations has called for the closure of Confucius Institutes, citing the threat the institutes pose to academic freedom.
2020/05/28 |
The Women Behind MOWES, Taipei’s Inclusive Community Space
MOWES offers fitness, art, and language classes. However, the community space has been struggling with lower attendance rates and postponed grants under Covid-19.
2020/05/27 |
What Does It Mean to Be an Expat, Anyway?
Foreigners, expats, immigrants, migrant workers. Will these class labels have the same meaning in the post-pandemic world?
2020/05/26 |
Can Social Distancing Free Us From Networking?
As social activities are at an all-time low, are we realizing that social events and networking are overrated and mostly unnecessary?
2020/05/25 |
Muslims in Taiwan Celebrate End of Ramadan Under Major Changes
Muslims in Taiwan marked the end of Ramadan on Sunday. Taiwan's Covid-19 response allowed for relatively open celebrations, but social distancing measures and employer restrictions remained obstacles for many.