Popsmile Popcorn Tourist Factory 卡滋爆米花觀光工廠: The Best Popcorn Experience in Asia
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Popsmile Popcorn Tourist Factory 卡滋爆米花觀光工廠: The Best Popcorn Experience in Asia

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Katz (or Kazi) Popsmile Popcorn Tourist Factory 卡滋爆米花觀光工廠 is the only tourist popcorn factory in Asia, and offers DIY tours in Bali District of New Taipei. Visitors are invited to try out many different popcorn flavors, make their own popcorn and DIY treats, and learn more about the history of popcorn making in Taiwan. Overall…

Remembering Typhoon Usagi (天兔) (2024)
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Remembering Typhoon Usagi (天兔) (2024)

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Typhoon Usagi was the 25th tropical cyclone of the 2024 Pacific Typhoon Season. It made landfall in the Philippines and dumped rain onto Southern Taiwan before dissipating into oblivion. For the first time in recorded history, four tropical cyclones simultaneously existed in the Western Pacific during the month of November. In this blog, we will…

Willie’s Deli (G&G威利熟食店): The Best Store for Expats in Taipei
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Willie’s Deli (G&G威利熟食店): The Best Store for Expats in Taipei

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Willie’s Deli is an American-style deli and grocery store in Tianmu, Beitou District, Taipei City. The deli sells American-style beef and pork sandwiches, and the store often sells imported products from the USA and Europe that are much sought-after by foreigners in Taiwan. If you are missing products from the USA or Europe, then this…

Shen’ao Railbike 深奧鐵道自行車, Enjoy Riding on a Historic Seaside Railway
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Shen’ao Railbike 深奧鐵道自行車, Enjoy Riding on a Historic Seaside Railway

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Shen Ao Railbike is a short bicycle ride on an old Railway line on the coast of Ruifang, New Taipei. Visitors are seated two people per bicycle car, which has a roof and great views of the ocean scenery nearby. Overall it is a fun adventure for the whole family. Historical Background: Originally the Shen’ao…

Beitou Park 北投公園, Discover Beitou’s Rich Japanese Hot Spring History
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Beitou Park 北投公園, Discover Beitou’s Rich Japanese Hot Spring History

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Beitou Park is a large park near Xinbeitou MRT Station with a hot spring river running through it. It is a nice place to enjoy natural scenery inside the bustling Beitou hot springs district. The park is also full of history, dating back to the Japanese area, and there are many interesting sites within the…

Penghu Great Bridge 澎湖跨海大橋, Once the Longest Bridge in East Asia
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Penghu Great Bridge 澎湖跨海大橋, Once the Longest Bridge in East Asia

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Penghu Great Bridge (aka Penghu Trans-Oceanic Bridge 澎湖跨海大橋) is one of the most iconic tourist spots in Penghu. Formerly it was the longest bridge in East Asia, and the longest in Taiwan. Currently it is the longest bridge in Penghu, but it is not the longest bridge in Taiwan. Nevertheless it is still a must-see spot in…

Ketagalan Culture Center 凱達格蘭文化館, Learn More about Taiwan’s Indigenous Cultures
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Ketagalan Culture Center 凱達格蘭文化館, Learn More about Taiwan’s Indigenous Cultures

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The Ketagalan Culture Center is an exhibition hall located in the Beitou District of Taipei City. The museum promotes indigenous culture through various exhibitions and events, and includes a library. The best part is that admission is free. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Beitou. 🏯 Planning your trip to…

Remembering Typhoon Kong-Rey (2024) 紀念康芮颱風
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Remembering Typhoon Kong-Rey (2024) 紀念康芮颱風

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Typhoon Kong-Rey was the largest storm to hit Taiwan since 1996, the first Typhoon to make landfall in late October, and the third Typhoon to make landfall in Taiwan in 2024. Its landfall marked the first time in 16 years that three Typhoons have made landfall in Taiwan during one Typhoon season. So far it…