Some people say they visit the 7-11 (referred to as just “Seven” here) almost daily. It is so integral to daily life, I feel as if it’s an extension of one’s kitchen, dining room, closet and office. There’s usually one within a few blocks. Sure you can get the usual convenience store packaged foods andContinue reading “Daily Delights – What a Convenience Store Can Be (7-11)”
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Daily Delights – Temples Galore
One will not be far from a temple in Taiwan. There are grand old ones dating from the 1600’s, new ones mimicking the old styles, and there are small ones tucked in between buildings or in someone’s garage. My understanding is Taiwan is about 1/3 Buddhist, 1/3 Taoist, and 1/3 Christian, but all co-exist inContinue reading “Daily Delights – Temples Galore”
Travel – Xiao Liuqiu (小琉球)
We made it to Xiao Liuqiu on New Year’s Eve (December 31) and it was grey and rainy because the Siberian winds were blowing through all of Taiwan. But all was beautiful and hopeful again on the New Year (January 1), as I am hopeful for the world in 2021. From talking with locals, thisContinue reading “Travel – Xiao Liuqiu (小琉球)”
Daily Delights – THE CLAW
This is the first of a series of daily posts of delightful views of Taiwan, however common or seemingly banal to the locals. These claw machines are everywhere, literally everywhere. They house anything from the most popular plush toys, to video games, to more baffling items like socks and laundry detergent packs…lots and lots ofContinue reading “Daily Delights – THE CLAW”
Food – Stinky Tofu (臭豆腐)
This “Food” series will highlight one uniquely Taiwanese food or food tradition in each posting. Stinky tofu is arguably the most notorious of Taiwanese cuisine. The kind that can be sensed a block away. That slight sewer smell in the air that becomes a full blown stench in-line with ultra-ripe stilton. To the connoisseur, theContinue reading “Food – Stinky Tofu (臭豆腐)”
Everyday Dan Bing 