Having experienced Pride in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver; I always wanted to check out what Pride is like abroad. Last year, I had the chance to check out Taipei Pride. This was the first pride after Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage. It was a momentous occasion with smiles, laughter, color, and pride all around. I didn’t know…
When people visit Taipei, they often go to Taipei 101 and the night markets. Located on the outskirts of the city in Wenshan District (文山區 / wen shan qu) is an area known as Maokong (貓空 / mao kong). In addition to being adjacent to the Taipei Zoo (臺北市立動物園 / tai bei shi li dong wu yuan), Maokong is known…
In an earlier post, I mentioned about how I took a bus from Taipei Main Station to Yehliu Geopark. If you’re interested in learning more about what it’s like to be take a tour in Taiwan, stay tuned. First off, a little background: One of my best friends was coming in for the the long weekend. Because he only had…
One of the things that continues to amaze me about Taipei is the sheer number of unique neighborhoods. Beyond the night markets, beyond Taipei 101 and places like Maokong (貓空 / mao kong); there are dozens of little enclaves that feel like being transported to a different period in time. For the future, I definitely recommend checking out Ximending (西門町…
Taiwan is home to dozens of wonders. From the majestic cliffs of Taroko Gorge to the eternal flame (恆春出火 / heng chun chu huo) in Kenting, the geography of the island never ceases to amaze me. Not surprisingly, when I found out about a little park with unique geological formations, a little area known for its geological wonders, Yehliu Geopark…
