Why do Chinese native speakers also have English names? Blame it on the poor, unsuspecting foreign language teacher. Trying to pronounce a Chinese name is like asking a cat to solve a Rubik’s cube while riding a bicycle. The classroom …
North Taiwan
Traveling to the North of Taiwan has been on our bucket list. The perfect opportunity arose in June when we were returning from China, as we were flying back to Taipei anyway. Taipei We’ve visited Taipei several times in the …
The Big Plan – The Sequel
One year in Asia? Check! But who said we’d stop there? August, and we’re still happily exploring Taiwan – more than a month past our original plan. Looks like it’s time for a sequel to our Big Adventure! A few …
Sucks In The Middle – Taichung National Theater
“Sucks in the Middle” by Hung Wei-yao at the National Taichung Theater wasn’t just a play (18/5/2024); it was a multi-sensory experience that shattered the boundaries between audience and performance. Our very first foray into Chinese-language theater in Taiwan became …
New Year 2024, Fireworks 101, Taipei
We went to Taipei to celebrate New Year 2024. 101 Tower, New Years Eve Party, 16.000 fireworks in 5 minutes on this 508 meters high Tower. Crazy. Impressive. A good start for 2024. Click below to watch our full video
Taiwan General Elections 13 January 2024
Next Saturday is election day in Taiwan. On this day, the Taiwanese will choose a new president, vice-president, and 113 members of the Legislative Yuan. The streets of Tainan are filled with publicity of the participating parties. 3 big candidates …
Kaohsiung Pride 2023
On November 25, 2023, we attended Kaohsiung Pride 2023. Kaohsiung, the second-largest city in Taiwan, is just a short train ride away from Tainan. This year’s theme was “咱來嫁傢酒” – “Let’s get married & have a toast!” The translation might …
Tainan Art Museum
If you want to understand the culture of a country, a visit to the local modern art museum is essential. Modern Art has the strength to showcase what is currently alive, both in the present and the past, in the …
Taiwan – Our first Movie
Taiwan Movie
Taipei Pride 2023 “Stand With Diversity”
And off we went to Taiwan Pride in Taipei on October 28, 2023. Beneath the towering, iconic “101” tower, standing tall at 508 meters, 176,000 people gathered to celebrate, protest, and have fun, embracing the theme “Stand with Diversity.” Taiwan …