by Dan Moore | Aug 25, 2012 | 365 Photo Project, Taiwan, Travel
There she is! Formerly the tallest building in the world, the Taipei 101-now with a bunch of cheesy foreigners holdin’ her up. It is a bit pricy to access the observation deck (at NT$ 500), but on a clear day you’ll supposedly get superb views. We...
by Dan Moore | Aug 25, 2012 | 365 Photo Project, Northeast, Taiwan, Travel
Yehliu Geopark is famous for its unique rock formations, featuring one hundred and eighty mushroom-like rocks in various stages of erosion. It’s a beautiful spot to walk around and snap some photos. Bonus points if you send us a photo of you rocking out...
by Dan Moore | Aug 25, 2012 | 365 Photo Project, Hsinchu, Taiwan, Travel
If you live in Hsinchu or Tainan, take advantage of their Foreigner Assistance Center. Sign up for free Chinese lessons, stock up on brochures and travel guides, or ask any of your most pressing and confusing questions about living in Taiwan. The resource is...
by Dan Moore | Jul 24, 2012 | 365 Photo Project, Taiwan, Travel
Driving outside of Hsinchu, past Neiwan, will bring you to the Lavender Cottage. Stroll through the gardens or buy lavender infused products-don’t miss the homemade ice cream! Flavors like lemongrass and of course lavender provide a bit of a change from...
by Casey Siemasko | Jul 15, 2012 | East Coast, Taiwan, Travel
Dragon Boat Festival fell on June 23rd this year. I can easily say that before coming to Taiwan, I had never ever heard of dragon boats. What’s a little bit more embarrassing is that even after living in Taiwan for nearly a year, I still had no idea what...
by Casey Siemasko | Jun 21, 2012 | Accommodation, Philippines, Travel
Today is June 21st, 2012. Which means that exactly one month and one day ago we were celebrating our 1-year anniversary while basking in the sun of the Philippines (it’s totally different from the sun in America). And that means that exactly 1 year and 1 month ago we...