“Injera tastes bad” — This is a phrase you’ll almost certainly hear whenever Ethiopian cuisine is discussed. On social media and blogs, harsh comments about its unique flavor abound, and among travelers, it’s known as a dish “to be eaten with mental preparation.” But is this staple food, beloved across this East African nation, really […]
Recently, I embarked on a 400km cross-country drive from Taitung to Taipei in Taiwan. During this journey, I realized that Taiwan’s traffic conditions differ significantly from what I was accustomed to. While the route may look simple on a map, there are various important considerations when actually driving. In this article, I’ll share the unique
“I want to drive along the east coast from Taitung to Taipei.” This was the first plan that came to mind when planning my trip to eastern Taiwan. However, in Taiwan’s eastern region, trains and buses are limited, making it difficult to sightsee effectively using public transportation alone. That’s why renting a car became an
“Product of Ethiopia” — This label appears frequently in cafes and coffee shops worldwide as a mark of premium beans. Known as the hallmark of specialty coffee, its aromatic flavors have long delighted coffee connoisseurs. Wouldn’t Ethiopian coffee taste even more exceptional when enjoyed in its homeland? With this simple curiosity, I embarked on a
I sampled different varieties of millet wine in Hualien, eastern Taiwan Many tourists visiting Taiwan look forward to enjoying drinks like Taiwan Beer or bubble tea, but Taiwan actually has fascinating local beverages that only insiders know about. In this article, I’ll introduce you to “millet wine” (小米酒/Xiaomijiu), a traditional alcoholic drink I discovered in
I experienced a glimpse of traditional life in a Bunun tribe village in Taitung County Taiwan is home to many indigenous tribes beyond the Han Chinese population. Among them, the Bunun tribe, who have lived in the highlands of Taiwan’s southern Central Mountain Range, are known for preserving their unique culture and traditions to this
The Maldives – a paradise floating on azure seas. This Islamic nation has a little-known traditional stimulant called “Supari.” Also known as dried betel nut or Areca Nut, my unexpected encounter with this curious food happened at a small café on a local island. What is Supari?: A Traditional Stimulant Rooted in Islamic Culture Supari
Betel nut shops in Taiwan – as common as convenience stores? Walking through the back alleys of Taiwan, you’re bound to encounter a distinctive sight: small shops with signs featuring the characters “檳榔” (betel nut) written in a unique calligraphic font, and shop owners dozing inside. These are Taiwan’s betel nut shops, and as someone
Using bicycles will make your mobility much easier during your Taiwan trip! In the past, affordable taxis were a great ally for tourists in Taiwan, but with recent inflation, frequent use has become more challenging. Amid this situation, the public bike-sharing system “YouBike (UBike)” is gaining renewed attention. Taiwan is actually a bicycle-advanced country, home
View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝗙𝗖𝗨𝗞 (@fcuk) Walking through the streets of Britain, you might occasionally spot a logo that makes you do a double-take. Yes, it’s the letters “fcuk” – at first glance easily mistaken for a certain four-letter word. This provocative string of characters is actually the abbreviation for