Category Taiwan

An 800m Wander Down Dihua Street’s Lunar New Year’s Market

February 7, 2016 · by · in Annual events in Taipei, Beimen, Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year market, Dihua Street, 迪化街, Food, Lunar New Year, Spring Festival, street market, Taipei, Taipei events, Taipei in February, Taiwan, Taiwanese food, Taiwanese history, Taiwanese produce, Traditional Market, Zhongshan · Leave a comment

In Taipei and need Lunar New Year’s plans? You won’t regret a colorful trip down Dihua Street.

Tiger Mountain Ramble: A review

February 6, 2016 · by · in Annual events in Taipei, Festival, Festival Review, Live music, Music, Music festival Taipei, Music festival Taiwan, Music Review, Taipei, Taipei events, Taipei Trends, Taiwan, Taiwanese bands, Taiwanese music, The Muddy Basins, Tiger Mountain Ramble, Uncategorized, Writing · 2 Comments

After reading this, you’ll want to go to the Tiger Mountain Ramble, one of Taipei’s best annual festivals

A visit to Chang Kai Shek Memorial Hall at Night

December 7, 2015 · by · in Chang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, Sightseeeing, Sightseeing at night, Taipei at night, Taiwan, Taiwanese architecture, Uncategorized, 中正紀念堂 · Leave a comment

Dear Taipei, In every city, there are certain places you can reasonably assume everyone knows to go to if visiting. The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House in Sydney. The Louvre and Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Big Ben and Buckingham Palace in London. In Taipei, I would hazard that Taipei 101, National Palace Museum, […]

A review of Nou Gallery, Taipei

November 27, 2015 · by · in Activities in Taipei, Art, Art Gallery, Contemporary Art, Cool things to do, Creativity, Culture, Exhibition, Free Taipei, Hayakawa Katsumi, Inspiration, Nou Gallery, Photos, Sculpture, Taipei, Taiwan, Tony Cragg, Uncategorized · 3 Comments

A review of the captivating Noh Gallery. If you’re into art, you should make a trip here, stat.

Pride Parade in Taipei

November 23, 2015 · by · in Activities in Taipei, Annual events in Taipei, Culture, Diversity, Gay, LGBT, Pride Parade, Taipei, Taiwan · Leave a comment

Did you know Taipei’s Pride Parade is the biggest one in Asia? Here’s my review of this magnificent celebration.

The Ultimate Guide to Halloween in Taipei

October 27, 2015 · by · in Bars in Taipei, Clubs in Taipei, Focus Taiwan, Go-to-guide to Halloween in Taipei, Halloween, Halloween in Taipei, Nightlife in Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan, Writing · Leave a comment

The most comprehensive Halloween in Taipei 2015 guide out there!

How to find your feet in Taipei

October 19, 2015 · by · in Advice, Focus Taiwan, Foreigner, Friends, Inspiration, Life, Meeting new people, Taipei, Taiwan · 2 Comments

Dear Taipei, My article about Finding your feet in Taipei was published today! I’d appreciate if you check it out if you are interested 🙂 It goes through rather comprehensively the various groups, events and opportunities which are on offer in Taipei to help you settle in and establish a support network. I think feeling […]