Archive for April 2010

BRIGHT LIGHTS – KAOHSIUNG

Bright neon lights exist in Australia but this dance studio seemed exceptional.  Near Love River and main railway station area of the city.

Posted April 30, 2010 by fathomTaiwan in My First Taipei Views

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Posted April 30, 2010 by fathomTaiwan in Taiwan Culture

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STUDENT TAIPEI

Katarina

Posted April 30, 2010 by fathomTaiwan in Taiwan Culture

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ENEMY OF CORAL REEFS

HUANHE STREET, SHOP-FACTORIES

Hand-made metal tools and quality sesame oil for sale The area is Jiangtztsue on my old map, and as local westerners know, spelling will vary between maps in the translations. It’s a bit of a mental test when you first arrive.  It may take months to begin feeling comfortable enough to explore the streets alone [...]

DRUM FACTORY – SANCHONG

I don’t think Sanchong City makes it onto the international tourist must-see list. Australians I’ve met that have visited Taiwan stay for a couple of days and think they have ‘seen the place’. You need a local guide to show the hidden charms of the surrounding cities. I enjoy Sanchong, on the delta are across [...]

Posted April 24, 2010 by fathomTaiwan in Small Shop Value

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A NICE DAY ON THE BARRIER REEF

A real post card showing the coral eating starfish Crown of Thorns Unfortunately the weather is not always this good.  Prevailing South East trade winds rarely stop blowing and the further north one travels in Australia the stronger the breeze becomes. Tip for travelers.  Listen to the evening weather forecast.  If predicted wind strength for tomorrow [...]

THE UNIFORM CAR COLORS OF TAIWAN

Australian visitors delight in the B&W police cars, just like a Blues Brothers movie?  All cabs are yellow – and they can spot a foreigner fast, one driver told me. Waiting time is rarely more than 30 seconds in the city.  Fares are  cheap – as compared with Australia.

Posted April 21, 2010 by fathomTaiwan in My First Taipei Views

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ACCOMODATION, TAIPEI NT $1 000

Little English is spoken by staff in the better-priced cheap hotels.

Posted April 21, 2010 by fathomTaiwan in My First Taipei Views

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