After leaving Taipei 101 we decided to get a late lunch at Din Tai Fung. Rather than stay and go to the Din Tai Fung located in 101 (which is apparently the largest location in Taipei) we opted to take the MRT to Dongmen Station so that we could visit its flagship location in Xinyi. … Continue reading
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Take this picture of me with Teresa Teng! – Taiwan Trip 2013 (228 Memorial Park, Taipei 101), part 6
We spent our last full day in Taiwan exploring more of Taipei. We started the day by taking a nice relaxing walk through 228 Memorial Peace Park, the oldest park in Taipei (known as Taipei Park when it first opened). After World War II when the KMT government took over from the Japanese there was … Continue reading
The famed Jade Cabbage at the National Palace Museum – Taiwan Trip 2013, part 3
On our third day in Taiwan (second full day) I was sick with either a stomach bug or food poisoning. It was terrible. Because of that I couldn’t leave the hotel and Dan was forced to wander around Taipei by himself looking for food. After a very unpleasant day in the hotel, I was ready … Continue reading
Beitou/Xinbeitou hot springs and the Lover’s Bridge in Danshui – Taiwan Trip 2013, part 2
On our second day in Taiwan we got up bright and early (this is customary when Dan and I go on vacation. As someone who loves sleeping in, I never thought that I would be an early bird go-getter type as an adult). After having a quick breakfast at the hotel we took the MRT … Continue reading
From HKG to TSA – Taiwan Trip 2013, part 1
I’ve been meaning to recap our trip to Taiwan for a while now. After ringing in the New Year in Hong Kong, Dan and I decided to spend our first week of 2013 in Taiwan. I’ve always wanted to go to Taiwan because my dad was born and raised there. I recently did a food … Continue reading
Plain Can Be Lovely 