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The Real Taipei 101 Fireworks

Have you ever seen the real Taipei 101 fireworks?  You are probably thinking, yes of course.   I am not talking about the fireworks show I mean the real fireworks. … Continue Reading →


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Fire Water – Unbelievable, Mud Volcanoes – no way

If you have watched American Cowboy movies you know what fire water is. I am not talking about that, I am talking about the real fire water. Common sense tells … Continue Reading →


Taipei 101 New Years Fireworks

The New Years fireworks at Taipei 101 are very special. If you go plan ahead. Expect the obvious; huge crowd and a long and difficult commute to and from the … Continue Reading →


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Elephant Mountain and more

Elephant Mountain was always easy to reach but now it is even easier. The last stop on the newly expanded MRT Red Line is Xiangshan (Elephant Mountain). From the MRT … Continue Reading →


Motor Scooter Accidents

Riding a motor scooter in Taiwan is dangerous. It is however almost a necessary evil. Under the right conditions it is a lot of fun and very convenient but you … Continue Reading →


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Liuhuanggu Geothermal Scenic Area

I discovered this area completely by accident.  It was kind of a shock and a pleasant surprise at the same time.  To see boiling water and steam gushing out of … Continue Reading →


Entrance to Linkou Forest Hiking Trail

Linkou Forest

  Linkou is a growing city located about half way between the Taoyuan International Airport and Taipei City.  Linkou literally means mouth of the forest or entrance to the forest. … Continue Reading →