by Pauline Hammer | Jan 31, 2018 | Life in Taipei, Taipei Day Trips
A Great afternoon hike just 10 minutes off Xihu Station The amount of easy to access hiking trails right in Taipei is another reason to love this city. But you have to know to look for them! Of course you probably already know about Elephant Mountain....
by Pauline Hammer | Jan 28, 2018 | Learning Chinese, Life in Taipei
Did you pass your first year as an Expat in Taipei? Test yourself to find out! Directions: Give yourself 1 point for each of the following you did or that was true of you at any time during your first year in Taipei, Taiwan. (If you expatted elsewhere in Taiwan, just...
by Pauline Hammer | Jul 4, 2017 | Life in Taipei, Taipei Day Trips
Jiannan Station’s name really does nothing to clue us foreigner’s in to how many great attractions are right outside its doors. But it’s got so much going for it! A huge ferris wheel, a fantastic butterfly hike, an Imax theater and tons of...
by Pauline Hammer | Jul 1, 2017 | Life in Taipei, Taipei Day Trips
There is a reason this is a favorite Taipei attraction. It’s beautiful, novel and fun! Not to mention somehow both relaxing and exciting. And it doesn’t hurt that its cheap and super convenient to get to. I love how it...
by Joshua | May 8, 2017 | Finding Food Fearlessly, Life in Taipei
There are so many things to be said about food in Asia. Street food and Night Markets should have books written about them with tips and suggestions. If you aren’t exactly comfortable with spoken Chinese, no worries! Most food vendors are more than happy to...
by Joshua | Apr 30, 2017 | Life in Taipei
Dazhi Sation (off the brown line) is a great spot to try out Taipei’s YouBikes. YouBikes are everywhere in the city! They are super cheap and such a fun option for exploring the city. All you need to rent one, is a local mobile phone number and the same Easy...
