I love Taiwan a lot and there are certainly more things that I like than that I grumble about. That said, there are 5 things that really get me about life in Taiwan. These mostly come from being born and bred as a sensible, picky-eater and weather-conscious Brit. Scooters Driving on the Pavement This really … Continue reading
Maokong sits majestically on the edge of the Taipei basin, looking out over the city. In the past, Maokong was the largest tea-growing area in the capital, but these days it’s a hotspot for tea culture and hikers. Maokong is tipped as one of the things to do whilst in Taiwan, but despite that opinion … Continue reading
Anyone who knows my eating habits back in the UK will know that I’m a lentil and bean fiend. Here in Taiwan, however, the variety of bean available is drastically reduced. Though soy beans and mung beans are also around, the real Taiwanese favourite is the red bean. Despite early reservations from Luke over red … Continue reading
Strangers~in Taiwan 