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Linji (Rinzai) Huguo Zen Temple

Most temples in Taiwan are Taoist or a combination of Taoist and Buddhist.  What makes this Temple special is that it is a stand alone Buddhist Temple and it is … Continue Reading →


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Motor Scooter Photos

Taiwan has a population of around 20 million people and there are about 10 million motor scooters on the road.  Suffice it to say that if you are from the … Continue Reading →


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Guandu Temple

This is my first post exclusively of a Temple but many more will come, that is why I have a category for Temples.  There are literally thousands of really nice … Continue Reading →


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Modern Toilet Restaurant

There are several Modern Toilet Restaurants, the one that I went to is in Shilin. As you can guess by the name this is a themed restaurant with bathroom items … Continue Reading →


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Taiwan Knife Massage

Massage is part of the Taiwanese life style.   When I am in the USA if I were to describe a massage I would use adjectives like, relaxing, tranquil, comforting, … Continue Reading →


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Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall changing of the Guard

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is a popular tourist destination in Taipei. If you go there you should certainly check out the changing of the guard.


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Taipei 101 Modern Marvel

Taipei 101 is a Modern Marvel. For me it is the foremost ICON in Taiwan. I cannot think of Taiwan without visualizing Taipei 101. Coming from Chicago we have the … Continue Reading →


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Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall changing of the Guards

They change the guards every hour at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is a nice place to visit. Make sure that you see the changing of … Continue Reading →


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Xiao Wulai Skywalk and Waterfall

The Skywalk is a relatively new tourist attraction that adds excitement to viewing  the Xiao Wulai Waterfall.  I finally had the opportunity to see it.  I think that the video … Continue Reading →


50 Restaurants in 5 Minutes

Everyone needs to eat and when you travel you will, within a short time, be looking for a restaurant.  Most towns that I have traveled to in my life had … Continue Reading →