Taipei never ceases to amaze with its mixture of sensibilities. On one hand, you have the towering modernity of Taipei 101 (臺北101 / tai bei yi ling yi) and Xinyi District (信義區 / xin yi qu). On the other, you…
If you’ve followed me along on my journey, collecting new experiences, you probably know how big a fan I am of tea. What you might not know is how much I love going to comic-book, anime, and gaming conventions. Since…
If you’ve followed my blog long enough, you probably know I love checking out the local art scene. You probably also know that Taiwan has a history of turning old developments into fresh, creative spaces. Not surprisingly, when I read…
In Taiwan, it’s not hard to find evidence of Japan’s. From food to service, little influences mark Taiwanese culture. What is a little harder to come by are dedicated Japanese structures. Coincidentally, I found Hinoki Village (檜意森活村 / gui yi…
If you’ve followed my other posts about cultural creative parks, you probably know that I love to check them out. When I found out that there was such a park in downtown Tainan, I knew I had to see what…
