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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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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 →

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View at Longfenggu Visitor Center Taiwan

Longfenggu Visitor Center is located in Yangmingshan National Park. I took this video right in front of it. This is another area with geothermal activity. Across the street is an … 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 →

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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 →