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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…
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Taiwanese mochi is a delicious treat. While not as well known as pineapple cake (鳳梨酥 / feng li su) or sun cake (太陽餅 / tai yang bing), it certainly has its place amongst the various handheld treat out there. I…
Read more Waikiki is the go to destination for many visiting Oahu, but that doesn’t mean that it has the best food. There are a few gems in this tourist district, but for even better food, you’ll want to venture out. Right…
Read more Hualien, as I found out, is known for many things. Not only is there marble, Taroko Gorge, and watermelon. Hualien is also famous for its mochi (麻糬 / ma shu). Much of the history of mochi in Taiwan is unclear…
Read more As a self-proclaimed lover of donuts (or doughnuts) (甜甜圈 tian tian quan), I enjoy trying them wherever I go. When I heard that Mister Donut had a particularly delicious mochi doughnut, I knew I had to give it a try….
Read more Located less than an hour drive outside of Taipei is the enchanting town called Jiufen (九份 / jiu fen). The history of Jiufen is as vibrant as the location is today with tales of trade, gold, and Japanese-influence. Though the…
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