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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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Grand Hotel Secret Tunnel

The Grand Hotel is a Taipei icon.  Many dignitaries stayed there over the years including USA presidents  Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton.  It is stunning inside and out. … Continue Reading →

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Lengshuikeng area in Yangmingshan National Park

There are a number of things to see near the Lengshuikeng Visitor Center in Yangmingshan National Park such as the Jianshi Waterfall and the Jingshan Suspension Bridge.  There is a … Continue Reading →

Bizarre Foods

Andrew Zimmern had a great show called Bizarre Foods. He traveled around the world as well as in the USA eating all kinds of things. I watched a number of … Continue Reading →

Dog in the Street

The video depicts a scene that is “normal” in Taiwan but quite unusual in the USA. This is a 3 way intersection with no traffic signage. I have seen that … Continue Reading →

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Sushi Express

This is not a review of Sushi Express but if it was I would give them a thumbs up. Sushi Express is a franchise with a number of locations in … 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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Smart Toilets

They have smart phones so why not smart toilets. Toilets in Taiwan range from squat to smart, either extreme is a challenge until you get used to it. For example … Continue Reading →