Taiwan is starting to gain more attention as a fascinating place to visit: it's a great blend of delicious food, interesting history and culture, beautiful landscapes and above all, welcoming people! In this Chats with Locals episode, I talk with three people who live in Taiwan and ask them what the…Taiwan is starting to gain more attention as a fascinating place to visit: it's a great blend of delicious food, interesting history and culture, beautiful landscapes and above all, welcoming people! In this Chats with Locals episode, I talk with three people who live in Taiwan and ask them what they like about living there, what Taiwanese people are really like, and their favourite traditions in Taiwan. Their stories are a mix of practical tips and intriguing insights and also remind me that Taiwan is a place I really want to return to - soon!
The Chats with Locals series, sponsored by Slowly, a global penpal app, is something I've been wanting to do for ages: some of the best moments of our trips come from speaking with local people, learning about what's the same or different where they live compared to us, and getting the unexpected stories that you don't know about. A huge thank you to my three guests Janet, Jacky and Eddy for so openly and warmly sharing information about their home of Taiwan.
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• Eddy’s Cantina, his Mexican restaurant in Taipei - https://www.eddyscantina.com/
• Eddy's YouTube and podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@Eddylive
• Jacky Tao - Taiwan Thousand Miles Trail Association - https://www.tmitrail.org.tw/en/about
• Bibbulmun Track Foundation - https://www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au/
• Is Taiwan a Country or Not? https://theconversation.com/is-taiwan-a-country-or-not-213638
• Taiwan Reading List - https://amzn.to/3S4KEhC including "Taiwan Travelogue"
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Recorded from the coast of Taiwan, Eli shares thoughts on the book Vagabonding by Rolf Potts. He walks walks through the passages he bookmarked and what still holds up: why long-term travel is cheaper than most people think, the cost of staying constantly connected, what you lose when travel becomes…Recorded from the coast of Taiwan, Eli shares thoughts on the book Vagabonding by Rolf Potts. He walks walks through the passages he bookmarked and what still holds up: why long-term travel is cheaper than most people think, the cost of staying constantly connected, what you lose when travel becomes routine, and why the best quote in the book might be enough on its own.
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Mickela Mallozzi has been all over the world filming her award winning TV show Bare Feet. Mickela returns to Destination Eat Drink to talk about her adventures in Taiwan while filming season 8, including drums and dance in a repurposed sugar refinery, an extra loud welcome ceremony, and making a mea…Mickela Mallozzi has been all over the world filming her award winning TV show Bare Feet. Mickela returns to Destination Eat Drink to talk about her adventures in Taiwan while filming season 8, including drums and dance in a repurposed sugar refinery, an extra loud welcome ceremony, and making a meal with a bamboo knife, Plus, the Raohe Night Market in Taipei and a song about shrimp! [Ep 367]
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In this episode of Amateur Traveler, Chris talks with returning guest and friend of the show Lee Moore, author of "China's Backstory: The History Beijing Doesn't Want You to Read" and co-host of the Chinese Literature Podcast. Lee returns to share his love for Northern Taiwan, a place he first lived…In this episode of Amateur Traveler, Chris talks with returning guest and friend of the show Lee Moore, author of "China's Backstory: The History Beijing Doesn't Want You to Read" and co-host of the Chinese Literature Podcast. Lee returns to share his love for Northern Taiwan, a place he first lived in more than a decade ago while studying Chinese literature in Taipei, and a region he revisited in 2023 with his wife and two young children.
Together, they explore what to see, how to get around, and why Northern Taiwan makes an unexpectedly great family-friendly adventure.
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Lee describes Northern Taiwan as a place rich in history, natural beauty, museums, night markets, rail-line towns, beaches, and hot springs. It blends the best of Japan and China while maintaining its own distinct culture. He jokes that you should visit now “before China invades,” but quickly follows with more grounded reasons: world-class museums, unique cultural quirks, kid-friendly public infrastructure, beautiful hikes, and easy day trips from Taipei without ever changing hotels.
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PBS host Mickela Mallozzi told us about her adventures in Indonesia, Taiwan, New Zealand, Southern Italy and elsewhere, and also discussed what the future holds for her Emmy Award winning show "Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi".
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Max Lee is not your typical gym owner. In fact, he was never even planning on going to the gym, yet alone opening up 20+ gyms across Taiwan.
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But Max is always open to opportunities, and that's what has lead him and his family to leading such interesting lives.
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Join Ashley and Emily this week as Ashley recaps an unexpected month that started with plans to work from home and ended with her on Delta's inaugural flight to Taipei. Despite being a die-hard American Airlines fan, Ashley couldn't resist the chance to experience Delta One on this hosted trip—and s…Join Ashley and Emily this week as Ashley recaps an unexpected month that started with plans to work from home and ended with her on Delta's inaugural flight to Taipei. Despite being a die-hard American Airlines fan, Ashley couldn't resist the chance to experience Delta One on this hosted trip—and she LOVED it. However, the adventure didn't stop there; she spent just 48 hours in Taiwan before returning to the US and then quickly jetting off to Europe. Tune in to hear the full story of this wh...more
