You know it’s officially summer time when America’s Independence Day rolls around. A day to celebrate freedom from the British, as well as all things ‘Merica, Independence Day (July 4th) is a huge event on the social calendar. But it’s not the only time you have a reasonable excuse to dive headfirst into a BBQ …
Could the increase of stray dogs in Taiwan directly correlate with the fur baby boom? With the number of pets in Taiwan soaring past 3 million domesticated dogs for a population of roughly 23 million people, it would be an understatement to say that Taiwan is pet friendly. Pets, more commonly referred to as fur babies …
Since 1970, the famous Tiger Brand Cheng Tung 虎牌正通 has been serving Taiwan with delicious rice noodles, and you can snag a freshly cooked free bowl (or five) at their Tiger Brand Rice Noodle Factory in Yilan. There’s never been a more perfect excuse to make a pitstop than the Tiger Brand Rice Noodle Cultural …
Kili Bay Pearl Milk Tea Cultural Center is the first bubble tea museum in the world, and the only place where you can have a DIY Taiwan bubble tea experience provided by one of the world’s most popular boba manufacturers! Kili Bay Pearl Milk Tea Cultural Center is a bubble tea museum in Su’ao Yilan …
Move over Pad-Thai. Here are the top 10 Thai Desserts you absolutely have to try when in Thailand, as recommended by my Thai friends. Thailand is known as the ‘Land of Smiles’, and there are plenty of reasons to smile when there. Maybe you’re grinning because of the extreme sunburn your friend is unknowingly developing. …
There are tons of interesting facts about Taiwan. From geographical phenomenon to spicy political gossip, here are a quick top 10 facts about the sweet potato island. You’ve probably heard that Taiwan is small. Whoever told you that wasn’t joking; it only takes 4 hours by high speed train to go from top to bottom. …
Known for its blustery winds (perfect for surfing), black sand beaches, Jiaoxi hot spring hotels and cycling paths, there are plenty of things to do in Yilan. Here’s 10 of them to get you started. Like many other areas in Taiwan, Yilan encompasses both beaches and mountains, as well as extensive plains in between. As …
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A significant player in Apple’s supply chain, Largan Precision Co., Ltd is a seriously big deal within the tech industry. Which is surprising since it’s likely that you’ve never heard of them. What is LARGAN Precision Co., Ltd? Often stylized as Largan Precision or simply Largan, Largan Precision Co., Ltd (大立光電股份有限公司) is the largest manufacturer …
Taiwan Taiwan Japan Singapore Malaysia South Korea Thailand TAIWAN / FOOD Best Afternoon Tea in Taipei If, like me, your definition of a celebration is to head to a fancy schmancy hotel for afternoon tea, then you’re in luck with Taipei. Home to a range of hotels and restaurants serving quality high tea Taipei style, …