Cage-free eggs at supermarkets and vegan fare at restaurants are just some of the changes taking place as part of a movement spearheaded by local animal rights groups and conscientious businesses. The sound of clucking chickens isn’t something usually associated with shopping in a supermarket. But roll your shopping cart past the egg section in a…
A local NGO is working to restore an island-wide network of hiking trails and walking paths that offer visitors a peek into Taiwan’s past. We would have walked straight past without noticing them but for the hiker just ahead who had stopped to take a closer look. There, tucked away under a rocky overhang, just…
Just a quick jaunt from Taipei, Xiaoliuqiu has a lot to offer the weekend traveler – beaches, hiking, wondrous wildlife, and the chance to snorkel alongside green sea turtles. There are no American servicemen stationed here, but Xiaoliuqiu (or Little Ryukyu) doesn’t do a bad job of living up to its name as Taiwan’s mini…
Warning: Do not serve alcohol to minors. When you drink, don’t drive. A guide to some of the city’s busiest, best, and most unusual taprooms. Taiwan’s ubiquitous convenience stores are consumers’ go-to places for snacks, cold and hot drinks, cigarettes, and even microwaved meals. But recently, they’ve expanded their inventory with a new item. Since…
From smashed avocados to beetroot lattes, the city’s restaurants and cafes are catching on to the latest international eating trends. There’s something wonderfully devilish about an otherwise health-oriented brunch place that also serves a wide range of alcoholic beverages. After all, a piña colada is the perfect accompaniment to a plate of poached eggs. The…
