by Pauline Hammer | Aug 20, 2018 | Taipei Day Trips, Taiwan Destinations
Jiaoxi (礁溪) has something for everyone! Into nature? Jiaoxi has some great waterfall hikes! Want to just relax? Jiaoxi is known for its hotsprings. More into cultural experiences? Go to Jiiaoxi’s public square where families of all ages gather to splash and soak...
by Pauline Hammer | Aug 12, 2018 | Taipei Day Trips, Taiwan Destinations
This is the kind of spot that makes us glad we didn’t just do a year in Taiwan. Following 5 days of no rain, Josh suggested that this Saturday in August might be the perfect day to try a little river tracing. Well, sort of. Josh had read about a fantastic...
by Pauline Hammer | Jul 28, 2018 | Life in Taipei
Josh and I have been talking about checking out Taipei’s Salsa scene ever since we arrived here two years ago. And this week we finally made it out to the Brass Monkey’s Salsa Dance Tuesday with a group of friends! We had a blast. It’s a great venue...
by Pauline Hammer | Jul 22, 2018 | Finding Food Fearlessly, Finding our way, Life in Taipei
Thanks to the large vegetarian Buddhist population in Taiwan, vegan buffets are very common in Taipei. I think the first one we ate at was at a food court in a mall and it had the word vegetarian in English. Once you’ve been to one or two you start to...
by Pauline Hammer | Jun 30, 2018 | Taipei Day Trips, Taiwan Destinations
It’s the end of June here in Taipei and it’s hot! But, at least it’s mango season AND lotus flower season! (Both seasons my dear home state of Montana will sadly never know) The Taipei Botanical Garden Lily pond Lotus flowers are truly exotic in my...
