When Seattle resident Michael Jacobson visits Taiwan, he’s not on a foodie quest. Nor does he obsess about drinking the finest oolong tea or taking photos of the island’s vibrant temple culture. But that’s not to say he doesn’t enjoy those aspects of East Asia’s most intriguing destination. It’s rather that his deep interest in […]| Life of Taiwan
Travellers heading to Taiwan’s lush eastern region have three options, broadly speaking. They can drive slowly from Hualien City to Taitung City along the sparsely populated coast. They can travel by car or train through the East Longitudinal Valley (which older sources refer to as the East Rift Valley). Or, even better, they can set […]| Life of Taiwan
Taiwanese people of Han Chinese descent tend to have three-syllable names, one syllable being a family name (usually but not always inherited from the father) while two syllables make up the given name or what English-speakers would call the first name. No more than one in 20 citizens has a single-syllable given name; fewer than […]| Life of Taiwan
Enjoy a private Tea Tour in Taiwan to learn the traditions, tastes, and cultivation techniques of Taiwanese tea. Immerse yourself in beautiful tea plantations, tasting top-quality oolong tea and Oriental Beauty tea. Experience the elegant processes of growing, gathering, drying and brewing your own tea.| Life of Taiwan
Enjoy a private Culture Tour of Taiwan exploring temples, ancient artifacts, and aboriginal tribe culture. From aboriginal natives to European and Japanese influences, Taiwan offers a fascinating diversity of vibrant cultures and rich history.| Life of Taiwan
Taiwanese are famous for their industriousness. Thanks to their efforts, since World War II the island’s economy has been transformed from one which depended on agriculture to a powerhouse of manufacturing and technology. Not everyone is obsessed with work and business, however. As Taiwan has grown richer, its people have learned to appreciate the importance […]| Life of Taiwan
Learn about the people and languages of Taiwan. Waves of immigration have resulted in a population that’s surprisingly diverse. The bulk of Taiwan residents fall into four categories, depending on the order in which they arrived in Taiwan.| Life of Taiwan
Discover East Taiwan with a curated tour by Life of Taiwan| Life of Taiwan
When a Taiwanese person talks about meat, they usually mean pork. If you spend a week or two in Taiwan, there’s a very high chance you’ll sample some of the island’s most popular pork-based dishes, such as braised minced pork over rice, spare rib and daikon soup (in case you don’t know, daikon is a […]| Life of Taiwan