Archive | July, 2015



Taipei 7/11 Goodies – The All-In-One Shop Stop

If you are in Taipei it may dawn upon you that there are convenience stores, especially 7/11 outlets all over Taiwan. In fact, public figures states there are as many as 5,000 7/11s as of 2014, some of which are located right across from each other on the same street. Taiwan is known as the … Read More


Interesting Facts About China

As one of the biggest superpowers in the world, with an unrivaled population, China also has one of the longest and most interesting histories. A lot has happened here and a lot continues to happen, and in this article we’ll expose a few fun facts that might surprise you. Chopsticks The first chopsticks were invented … Read More


Recommended Taipei English Speaking Dentists – Review

The Coaching Implant Center located right out of the Sun Yat Sen MRT station on Zhongxiao East Rd., is a certified and professional center offering dental and orthodontic services for people both with and without Taiwan national health insurance. The facilities located at this location are modern and new, and the health professionals are competent, … Read More


Cautionary to Take in Taipei – The Skeptic’s Guide

While Taipei is a relatively safe place to be for travelling and living, there is no place on earth that is free from scams and cheating. Below is a list of things to consider twice before encountering if possible based on media reports often popping up in the local media. Happy-ending massages Many reports in … Read More


Maneuvering the New Taipei MRT Station

Ever since the Taipei MRT station opened up new lines there have been about as many positive reactions as there have been negative ones in regards to transferring from station to station and maneuvering the fastest way to a given destination. Some people feel as if the new MRT lines and extensions ranging from the … Read More


More Interesting Facts About Taiwan

In a recent article we discussed a few noteworthy facts about Taiwan that came as a surprise to many. It seems that many of you enjoyed that article, so we have gathered some more facts about this great country and have included them here. Flying High Despite being a small country, there are a total … Read More


Taipei Food – What to Expect from Local Breakfasts and Lunches

Taipei is well known for its wide selection of food ranging from hot fry, hot pot, mango ice, and even Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai food. However, most of these dishes are based around dinner foods and desserts, and are more expensive in pricing. There are also a number of great foods for breakfast and … Read More


Smoking Hotels in Taipei

Smoking used to be more universally accepted than it is today. There was a time when you could smoke anywhere you wanted, from move theaters to airplanes and everywhere else. Those times have changed though and now it’s hard for smokers to find places where they can light-up. One of the biggest difficulties that smokers … Read More


Baby Friendly Hotels Taipei

If you have a little one to look after then a holiday is probably the first thing you need, but the last thing you want to arrange. It’s difficult to find accommodation that will provide family rooms and/or an extra cot for your baby to sleep in, but luckily such hotels do exist. In Taipei, … Read More


Interesting Facts About Taiwan

Taiwan is the home of big business and bigger tourism. It is a country that has pretty much flown under the global radar, but with its capital city being listed in the top 20 of most visited tourist cities in the world, and with many big businesses calling this country home, it’s fair to say … Read More