Tag: Taipei
Taiwan’s Character-Themed 7-Eleven Stores
Not all 7-Eleven experiences are created equal. When it comes to the kawaii culture and culinary 7-Eleven experience, no country can beat Japan, followed by Korea’s aegyo pop culture. But vying for a close third spot for me is Taiwan. The themed 7-Elevens in this de facto independent country stand out as tourist stops, where […]
Sanrio 7-Eleven in Taipei
As an ’80s Hello Kitty kid, I jotted this down as my top itinerary during my recent Taiwan trip. When I finally laid my eyes on the Sanrio 7-Eleven in Taipei, I felt like a kid again—all warm and fuzzy inside. (Scroll down to the end to see the reel!) Window-dressed with Hello Kitty as […]
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[Vlog] Biggest Toy Vending Machine in Taipei
I thought Japan was the ultimate place for vending machines and UFO catchers, but when I visited Taipei for the first time, I realized it’s also a huge part of their culture. While spending many a dollar on capsule toys that will clutter up in my bedroom (I can’t help it; they’re so cute!), I […]
Boan 84: Where Coffee is Medicine
Tucked along Bao’an Street in Datong District, Boan 84 often makes it to top 10 café listicles in Taipei. But it’s not like those modern hip cafés begging to be Instagrammed. The building is a former traditional Chinese medicine clinic—Shuntian Surgical Hospital, to be exact. Boan 84 kept most of its original structure made in […]
Mail Yourself a Wooden Postcard From Taiwan
Woodworking is an integral part of Taiwan’s aboriginal tribes. Whether you’re exploring the night markets or museums, you’ll find an abundance of woodworks that give you a peek into their culture. For first-time visitors like myself, it’s easy to get drawn to the rows upon rows of souvenir shops selling wooden items, like keychains, toys, […]
IG-All-You-Want in 1914 Creative Park
It isn’t just night markets that are abundant in Taiwan. There are dozens of creative parks and museums to visit around Taipei, Kaohsiung, Hualien, Tainan, and Taichung. In Taipei City there are two—Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, and Huashan 1914 Creative Park. When I was in Dulan, Taitung County, my roommate Pascale promised she’d meet […]
I Klooked My Way Around Taipei
With only four days in Taipei with my mom and auntie (before going solo around Taiwan for 10 more days), my goal was to take them to as many places as possible—not just within Taipei, but neighboring cities. As the self-proclaimed queen of DIY travel, I only give in to online travel booking sites if […]
Taiwan It That Way: Chasing The Backstreet Boys
I’ve been in Taiwan for several days now, and a common question I get from fellow travelers is, “What brings you here?” My honest-to-goodness answer: Backstreet Boys and Dulan. But let’s focus on BSB for now. I rarely enlist the help of travel agencies because my pride tells me I can DIY everything. But Jeron […]