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 … Continue reading Tried Taiwan’s Legal Local Drug: Betel Nut! Taste, Effects, Risks & How to Chew It – A Deep Dive into Taiwanese Old-School Culture