Cup Noodles: A Taiwanese Legacy
Discover how Momofuku Ando, a Taiwanese-born innovator, transformed global cuisine with the invention of instant noodles, blending resilience, ingenuity, and cultural heritage.
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Five Hot Pot Restaurants You Can’t Miss on a Taipei Visit
When visiting Taipei, nothing warms the soul quite like hot pot. These five hot pot restaurants in Taipei combine ambiance, exceptional service, and flavor to deliver memorable dining experiences that showcase the charm of Taiwan’s culinary culture.
Crafting a Taste of Taiwan
Two entrepreneurs turned Taiwan’s local flavors into a global opportunity by crafting a passion fruit liqueur that celebrates the island’s rich biodiversity. Their journey highlights the importance of cultural understanding, collaboration, and innovation in navigating Taiwan’s entrepreneurial landscape.
Making Friends Through Food
Cooking and sharing a meal with strangers can turn a chilly evening into a lively gathering filled with laughter, camaraderie, and unexpected connections. From learning how to devein shrimp to swapping stories over a home-cooked feast or dinner table, these experiences show how food has the power to break the ice and create lasting memories.
Venture Through the Vibrant Regions of Vietnam
Experience the unique charm and enchanting sights of Southeast Asia’s diamond in the rough. Take it from a former four-year resident – you won’t find a travel destination as uniquely chaotic but oddly serene as Vietnam. If you love the thrill of discovery, a satiated appetite, and a distinct blend of the past with the…
Art Means Business at Taiwan’s Private Museums
Enterprises in Taiwan are shaping the future of art, working with public and private stakeholders to bring inspiration to the masses. For centuries, the development of art has been just as much a commercial activity as a cultural one, with many of the world’s most renowned artists employed, patronized, or sponsored by the business leaders…
Explore a Relaxed Tokyo Beyond the Ordinary
Embark on an affordable and culturally rich city break to Tokyo, where a long weekend can unfold into an exploration of Japan’s enigmatic capital. The next time you are planning a long weekend away, consider thinking a bit further afield than Taipei or Kaohsiung. Direct flights connecting the central airports of Taipei’s Songshan and Tokyo’s…
Century-old Folk Festival Charms Taiwanese and Foreigners Alike
A unique Taiwanese experience and spectacular showcase of the island’s temple culture, the annual Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage brings together longtime adherents and, more recently, young Taiwanese interested in local customs. Besides the religious significance, the event is also a major contributor to the central Taiwan economy. With its firecrackers, dancing troupes, and mascots costumed as…
Good Clean Fun With Live Music in Taipei
Some suggestions on where to go and the singers and bands you might hear. It’s a night full of surprises – the good kind. You managed to overcome your “worked-all-day, just finished-dinner” lethargy to head out into the night for a live band you’ve never seen before in a place you’ve never been. The venue…
Craft Beer in Taiwan: A Passion, Not a Fashion
The number of breweries, and pubs offering their product, has been growing rapidly. Only a few years ago finding craft beer in Taipei was a bit of a challenge. Only a handful of bars had them in stock, and even fewer offered craft beer brewed in Taiwan. Nowadays, you could hardly throw a rock in…