- Mah Jiang & Shaved Ice
The biggest thing to do on the weekends here in Taipei is to hang out with your family by playing Mah Jiang and visiting the night markets. Mah Jiang is a chinese tile game that has symbols and numbers written Posted by Ariel968 in Our Vacation To Asia | Jun 13, 2009
- Oops...
Well how long did that last for? Not only have I not updated this blog, but I dropped the ball on my journal too until just yesterday. It's not so bad though, I think the more important blogging will be Posted by jfanaeian in exploring the infinite abyss | Jun 12, 2009
- Things I've realized while in Taipei
* Chinese is extra difficult to learn properly because I am probably tone deaf. I can hear the tones fine but more times than not, I just can't say it the way I want. At the same time though, I've been Posted by jfanaeian in exploring the infinite abyss | Jun 1, 2009
- Weekend in Taitung
Whew! Best couple of days on the trip so far!
Turns out our family had some friends in Taitung and my parents wanted me to visit them (didn't know who they were!), so I decided to che Posted by jfanaeian in exploring the infinite abyss | May 24, 2009
- One week into Taipei
Well I totally dropped the ball on this travel blog in the first week, but I've been keeping a (rough) journal in the mean time, so how about a recap?
Last Wednesday, when I first arriv Posted by jfanaeian in exploring the infinite abyss | May 20, 2009
- Taipei-Miaoli-Yeliou-Keelung-Yilan
I was so busy with my own stuffs after got back from taiwan. A 7 days trip to Taiwan, I described it as a comfortable + luxury tour which organized by apple vacation. I was bored the first two days Posted by amandagan in Walk The Streets | Apr 13, 2009
- Great time in Bangkok
Although our time was brief in Bangkok, we surely made the most of it. I have spent alot of time in Bangkok, so I will let Conrad post about his impressions of the city. All I will say is that Posted by Kellrad in Conrad and Kelli's Excellent Adventure | Mar 12, 2009
- Two years and two months in Taiwan
I finished working a week ago and realised, for the first time in so long, that I had time to think and to process how my life has changed since I moved to Taiwan over 2 years ago. I have Posted by lucid in Taiwan to Egypt: The long route! | Mar 7, 2009
- Wedding Day Take 2.....
Today we are currently at the airport in Taipei waiting for our flight to destination #2 Hong Kong. We are leaving Taipei for the time being and will return after our journey is complete. Yesterday, Annie and I attended our Posted by Garcia2008 in A Squared Roxs Asia | Dec 13, 2008
- Taipei 101 and intestine soup!
We've arrived...after a 14.5 hour plane ride and a 16 hour time difference. Today we had 2 breakfasts because the first one didn't do us justice. Breakfast # 1- pork buns, egg pancakes, soybean milk, and sugar cane Posted by Garcia2008 in A Squared Roxs Asia | Dec 12, 2008
- Aiport - Taipei
Well, considering the flight was at 8.55 this morn, we decided we should do the right thing and get to the airport the mandatory 3 hours before any international flight - no taxi this time - the bus at 4.30! Posted by HunScottie in SOUTH EAST ASIA | Nov 21, 2008
- Taipei
Flight was really good..sleeping tablets only put us out for an hour or two...but was good enough...food was awesome...pork rice mmm...seats comfy and the technology on board so awesome...who said china ar was dogy much better than dogy quantus..who is Posted by HunScottie in SOUTH EAST ASIA | Nov 21, 2008
- The final 6 months in Taipei!
After living away from home for a year and 8 months it's time to plan the big trip and get organised for leaving. I spent a few hours in the International bookshop during my summer break, researching possible destinations and Posted by lucid in Taiwan to Egypt: The long route! | Sep 27, 2008
- Kenting, Beethoven... and garbage.
Some more insights of my Taiwanese life...
I am suddenly awoken every Sunday morning by a mangled xylophone version of Beethoven's most well-known tune, known to most American children as the ice cream truck song blaring from a loudspeaker on a Posted by kmdahl04 in Taiwan through my eyes | Oct 20, 2008
- Teaching the Taiwanese...
Preconceived thoughts of what teaching little Taiwanese children would be like have officially failed within minutes of walking into the classroom. Ideallic thoughts of students eagerly waiting in their desks quietly -because it's an Asian country so they Posted by kmdahl04 in Taiwan through my eyes | Jul 30, 2008
- Taiwan.
Well this blog is LONG overdue seeing as I have officially been in Taiwan for one month. Because I am starting so late in my adventure I will update you on my surroundings and everyday occurrences and leave the good Posted by kmdahl04 in Taiwan through my eyes | Jul 28, 2008
- Where to begin...?
It's been too long since my last update. As I am starting to write this I find it difficult to begin--there is too much to say. Here is my best shot:
[img=http://www.travellerspoint.com/photos/149005/IMG_3794.jpg thumb=http://www.travellerspoint.com/ph Posted by thechapguy in Japan, Taiwan, Korea! | Jul 25, 2008
- The Emotional Plateau
When you first move to a new country you are full of energy to embrace what you encounter and add it to your list of travel experiences. You need a lot of positive energy to turn your initial objective and Posted by lucid in Taiwan to Egypt: The long route! | Jun 26, 2008
- Taiwan
Arrival in Taiwan took only a couple of hours from Japan. I have gotten pretty good now at finding where to go for passport check-in and customs at the airport. My friend Wayne picked me up from the airport and Posted by thechapguy in Japan, Taiwan, Korea! | Jun 2, 2008
- Reflections on 15 months in Taiwan
My journey to Taiwan started in January 2007. I had been living in Scotland since I went to University in 1997 and decided I needed a change of life and scenery and wanted to satisfy my burning Posted by lucid in Taiwan to Egypt: The long route! | Apr 18, 2008
- My First Overseas Assignment in 2007! Destination Taipei!
Day 01 - 08 Jan 2007
Upon arrival to Taipei Taoyuan International Airport, the whole group were transfered to Taipei Riverview Hotel, near to Ximending, the hangout of the young & hip! The group went to a Chinese Restaurant nearby Posted by Adelchx in My Wish Of Travelling Came True! | Apr 9, 2008
- taiwan
asdada Posted by samm113 in samm chai | Mar 11, 2008
- taiwan
testing here Posted by samm113 in samm chai | Mar 10, 2008
- Taiwan South West and Eastern Road Trip
2/7 Taipei ->大甲->鹿港->雲林.
Stay in 雲林海悅SPA時尚汽車旅館. 雲林縣斗南鎮明昌里 長安路2段36號 TEL: 05-5978425
2/8 斗南->東勢厝->北港->斗南
Posted by spicychill in Go here Go there Go Everywhere | Mar 11, 2008
- Taichung, Taiwan: February 2008
Well here I am, sitting in my room, overlooking the city of Taichung, central Taiwan. Today is Sunday 24th February 2008. Let me start by telling you why....Why am I here? Why have I decided to write my blog?
I moved Posted by Neegi in Postcard Traveller | Feb 23, 2008