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Pineapples

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Chiayi

The Sweet, Hidden Gem of Chiayi: Farms in Minxiong

Readers of Collecting EXP will know how much I love produce. It’s no surprise that I also love checking out the farms where this produce comes from. One area that’s turned farms into yet another tourist destination in Taiwan, is…

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Changhua

Discovering the Best Pineapple Cake in Taiwan

When you think of Taiwan, what comes to mind? Night markets, stinky tofu, and boba? One of the top things Taiwan is known for is their pineapple cake (鳳梨酥 / feng li su). The Taiwanese pineapple cake has a longstanding…

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Hawaii

Getting Lost in the Simple Beauty of North Shore

Oahu is full of wonder. From the warm, scenic waters of Waikiki to the breathtaking serenity of Manoa Valley, there’s beauty enough down in southern part of the island. Take a trip up H2 to the northern part of Oahu—an…

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Taiwan

My Top Things to Check Out in Taiwan by County

With almost 14,000 square miles, Taiwan has more than its fair share of things to see and do. As a quick primer, I created this guide to help you discover my top recommendations on things to check out by county…

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Taiwan

A Little Taste of Paradise in the Hills of Bagua

Loving the sweet and tangy taste of pineapple cake, I always love it when I get the chance to snack on one. A while back, I headed to “the home of the pineapples” in Minxiong to check out Pineapple Hill….

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