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• Tasting Taipei, Splurge Section

  

  As evidenced by the bulk of my expenses, the number one priority of our Taiwan trip was FOOD! Here are two of the restaurants we went to where meals were... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2014 TRAVEL

• Tasting Taipei, Starting with Breakfast

  

  We searched for a traditional Taiwanese breakfast. Google brought me to an article that pointed me to:阜杭豆漿Fu Hang Dou JiangBecause we had not researched properl... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2014 TRAVEL

• Wisdom from the Road #22

  On directionsAdmit it, you're lost.(And the map you got for free at the airport isn't helping.)Ask directions.If the person you are asking doesn't know, he/she... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2014 TRAVEL

• What's in a (Business) Name? Treinta y Cinco

  

  Makes me want to sing an Alanis Morissette song ♪♫♪Spotted along Maximo V. Patalinghug Jr. Avenue in Mactan, Cebu.Thank you Bee Chavez for the tip!For more... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2014 TRAVEL

• Time to Count My Money, Taiwan

  

  Or whatever is left of it.Here's the breakdown of my expenses for five days in Taipei, Taiwan (not included below are the expenses for plane tickets and... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2014 TRAVEL

• Life in Mini

  

  If you find miniatures fascinating, a visit to the Miniatures Museum of Taiwan would be worth your while and your NT$180 (admission fee).Miniatures Museum of... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2014 TRAVEL

• House Visits: Shilin Main Presidential Residence and Lin Family Mansion and...

  

  The Shilin Main Presidential ResidenceNo. 60 Fulin Road, Shilin District, Taipei City Tuesday to Sunday 930AM to 12NN and 1PM to 5PMAdmission Fee NT$100 (about... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2014 TRAVEL

• Taipei: An Artist's Playground

  

  Taipei is an artist's playground with many art areas and creative parks around the city. If you love the arts, then Taipei is a great place to visit. Here are... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2014 TRAVEL

• I Committed a Cardinal Sin

  

  Bless me Father, for I have sinned...I think I have become worse than a glutton. I am eternally hungry for Cebu Cardinal Bakeshop's goodies ever since that firs... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2014 TRAVEL

• Wisdom from the Road #21

  On technologyTechnology is there to help.Use it.I never cared much for the newest phones and gadgets. I only switched to a smart phone about a year ago when my... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2014 TRAVEL

• What's in a (Business) Name? Treinta y Cuatro

  

  If you want to be balingkinitan buy bibingka from Bibingkinitan.Spotted in SM City Iloilo by Fred of The Exaggerated Zeal. Thank you!For more amusing business... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2014 TRAVEL

• Jiufen

  

  is a small town on the mountains northeast of Taipei City. It is in the district of Ruifang, which is a part of New Taipei City (different from Taipei City)... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 TRAVEL

• Free Taipei Tourist Stops

  

  Most of Taipei's tourist attractions are free.Free?I'm there!Longshan TempleLongshan Temple was founded in 1738 and is dedicated to the Buddhist Goddess of... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2014 TRAVEL

• Taipei Accommodation: Fun Taipei Backpackers

  

  We booked a private room for four at a hostel calledFun Taipei BackpackersNo. 116 Chengde Rd. Sec. 4Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan+886-2-2838-1181No. Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2014 TRAVEL

• Wine Lessons in Planet Grapes

  

  I am the ape in grape. No culture. Knows nothing about wine. But maybe I am right where I need to be.In Planet Grapes. To get a little culture.Without the drama. Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2014 TRAVEL

• Buhisan Damn

  

  Officemate's head pops above the cubicle divider and says, "Hike on Saturday at Buhisan." Then he sends an email and I look at the invite list and it's mostly... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2014 TRAVEL

• Welcome to Taiwan

  

  .I might have looked to the immigration officer like a person who would use whatever means necessary to enter his country. What rang his warning bells? Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2014 TRAVEL

• Wisdom from the Road #20

  On connecting flightsDo not trust the connecting flight schedule.Unless you want an adrenaline rush. (This applies to Cebu Pacific domestic+international... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014 TRAVEL

• What's in a (Business) Name? Taiwan

  

  So as not to be confused with the bird and the festival.Spotted in Lane 50, Xining South Road, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan.For more amusing business... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2014 TRAVEL

• Taiwan Preparations

  

  Prepare your visaPhilippine citizens need a visa to Taiwan (for visa requirements, read Tourist Visa for Taiwan). Citizens of some 45 countries need not... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2014 TRAVEL