Since the 1980s, Taiwan’s prosperity has allowed its citizens to travel abroad in large numbers. Group tours were extremely popular at first, but in recent years more and more Taiwanese have opted to travel independently. Whether they realize it or not, an increasing number are choosing to spend their vacations in a manner that matches…
Spend a week in Taiwan, and you are likely to have the chance to see a festival of some kind. Some are traditional yet raucous expressions of the folk beliefs that, combining Buddhism and Taoism, give the island a uniquely colorful religious landscape. Others are of much more recent origin, and have been organized to…
If you are the kind of person who prefers to focus on a smaller area but get to know it in real detail, Taiwan can be an exceptionally rewarding destination. If you have only a few days in Taiwan and want to see as many of its gorgeous temples, engrossing museums, and breathtaking mountains as…
After the excitement of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year, many residents of Western countries find the first month or two of each year a little sluggish. In Taiwan, however, this is an extremely buoyant period. The Lunar New Year kicks off sometime between late January and mid-February (in 2015, it began on February 18), and…
The interplay of numerous factors influences who becomes a member of the Political Bureau Standing Committee. The New Emperors: Power and the Princelings in China, by Kerry Brown. I.B. Tauris, London and New York, 2014. 244 pp. ISBN 978 1 78076 910 3; eISBN 078 0 85773 383 2. At noon on November 15, 2012,…
TAS has kept pace as policies and programs at the most successful U.S. schools have adapted to meet new educational demands. Taipei American School is an innovative 21st century learning community. Our mission is to inspire each student to be a confident, creative, caring, and moral individual prepared to succeed anywhere in a rapidly changing…
Perhaps influenced by the popularity of cooking and culinary reality TV shows, Taipei’s dining scene has been becoming more diversified in recent years. From gourmet Taiwanese cuisine, trendy Peruvian restaurants, to health-conscious vegetarian and vegan cafés, these new restaurants will surely provide something for everyone. By Anita Chen Mountain and Sea House 山海樓 No….
The Taiwanese have become major consumers, especially of higher-end varieties, and the island is now home to two distilleries. By Scott Weaver Taiwan’s growing taste for fine malt whiskies is creating a period of significant change in the market. In the past, night clubs and KTVs were the key channels for consumption of the…
The global craze for the refined French confection sweeps Taiwan’s capital By Matthew Fulco Western desserts have historically been a risky endeavor in Taiwan, where local palates are wary of sweetness in pastries. But in cosmopolitan Taipei, a surge in interest for authentic French desserts paired with afternoon tea is changing the equation. Tea salons…
From modest beginnings, the dumpling restaurant has grown into an international empire. By Don Shapiro When foreign tourists come to Taiwan for the first time, they usually have a plan – whether written or mental – for what they want to see and do here. In the Taipei area, besides appreciating the treasures at…
