The Shangri-La is one of the most revered names in the hospitality business, a name that is attached to some of the world’s most luxurious hotels. This 5-star establishment in the city of Taipei does not disappoint, living up to its name in style. The Shangri-La Far Eastern Plaza, to give it its full name, … Read More
Archive | June, 2015
Located in the Xinyi District, which is the center of business and commerce in the city of Taipei, the Grand Hyatt Taipei hotel is just a short trek from the Taipei 101, which was formerly the tallest building in the world and still stands as one of the most visited tourist attractions in the city. … Read More
In a previous article on idioms we looked at a handful of common idioms and discussed what they mean and where they come from. In this article we’ll look at a few more. Know the Ropes/Show Someone the Ropes Someone who Knows the Ropes is someone who knows his particular subject very well. To Show … Read More
In the heart of the centrally located Zhongshan District, the Westin Taipei is a 5-star hotel that defines luxury in the city of Taipei, offering a wealth of amenities, services and facilities that business travelers, leisure travelers and families can enjoy. Airport Shuttle? Yes Free WiFi? Yes Pool? Yes Fitness Center? Yes Restaurants? Yes Near Public Transport? Yes The Rooms … Read More
In this article we’ll look at some of the strangest idioms in the English language and will discuss what they mean. One of the toughest things that translators have to do is understand these idioms and how they fit into the language, and the English language not only has more of them than any other, … Read More
Located in the centre of Taipei in the Zhongzheng District, the Sheraton Hotel Taipei offers 5-star luxury in an ideal location, perfect for business travelers and leisure travelers alike. This hotel truly has it all, as we shall discover over the course of this review. Airport Shuttle? Yes Free WiFi? Yes Pool? No Fitness Center? Yes Restaurants? Yes Near … Read More
Ever get that craving for a Panini when you are in Taipei? Luckily, there are some options available to help satisfy your hunger. The city’s most well known Panini shop is Toasteria, also known as Taipei’s home for grill cheese. On the menu you will find an assortment of grilled sandwhiches ranging from spicy cheese, … Read More
We often get asked this question, as there seems to be a general notion in the modern age that anyone can talk in another language just as long as they have an iPhone and the right app. There are many apps out there that promise to translate written or spoken words, and some apps that … Read More
If you are a Westerner living or travelling in Taipei there is a good chance that at some point you might get a craving for Western food or would prefer to have a stock up in your apartment or hotel room if and when that time comes. For most people, if they do not have … Read More
If you happen to be staying or living in the Wanfang area in Taipei, which would be the Wanfang Hospital MRT Station or the Wanfang Community MRT Station on the Brown Line, you will have access to some of the best food in the city and the widest variety of options believe it or not. … Read More
