Taiwan’s North Coast, stretching from the harbor city of Keelung in the east to the port town of Tamsui in the west, is a marvelous coastline featuring rocky shores, colorful reefs, and white-sand beaches. Among the tourist favorites are the fine...
At the Bon Bon Fresh fish farm, located close to the Hukou Wetlands in southwestern Yunlin County, visitors can immerse themselves in a traditional way of life by fishing, bamboo rafting, and digging into a scrumptious barbecue. Flash forward to 2019,...
At the You and Me farm in Taichung’s Shigang District you can pick tomatoes, peppers, and other seasonal produce grown inside greenhouses while learning about agriculture and leisure farms in Taiwan. While working in the agricultural sector still means hard labor...
Tastes of the Earth at Farm-to-Table Restaurants in the Capital The term “farm-to-table” has chic connotations these days; yet unbeknown to many, Taipei’s numerous healthful-cuisine-oriented restaurants began espousing this ethos long before it became a culinary catchphrase. Text: Dana Ter; Photos: Maggie...
E-Wang Community — Exploring an Yilan Green-Living Hub E-Wang Community is a lush hideaway in Yilan City brimming with history that is told through eye–catching public–art installations. Text: Dana Ter; Photos: Nick Chiu here’s something about exploring an old town or neighborhood...
Haute Cuisine Taiwan-Style — Reinventing Taiwanese Cuisine in Taipei What is old is new as traditional Taiwanese fare receives a modern makeover, with many restaurants finding new ways to create high-end cuisine focusing on fresh and healthful local produce. Text: Dana Ter; Photos:...
ADVERTORIAL Text: Dana Ter; Photos: Vision enRen’s Tea opened its first tea shop in Kaohsiung in 1953, and it has since grown into an internationally recognized brand with over 200 branches worldwide. The philosophy is simple: to serve the highest-quality tea sourced...
Let’s try some of the best traditional Taipei Cakes! Sweet and exotic treats await you at traditional-confection makers, such as Hoshing 1947, located in the old neighborhood of Dadaocheng. Text: Dana Ter; Photos: Maggie Song aro balls, tofu pudding, pineapple cakes, herbal...
Taipei Breakfast options in Taipei are endless, ranging from chic farm-to-table dining to more typical Taiwanese choices such as rice vermicelli, congee, and soybean milk served in a bowl. Text: Dana Ter Photos: Maggie Song hile breakfast in the West...
