Ghost Month in Taiwan: Key Taboos to Avoid
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Ghost Month in Taiwan: Key Taboos to Avoid

Happy Ghost Month! In Taiwan and many other Asian countries where Buddhism or Taoism is practiced, ghost month (鬼月 Guǐ Yuè), or the seventh month of the lunar calendar, is an important festival when it is believed that the dead come to visit the realm of the living, and it is an important time for…

Taiwan vs. Thailand: Key Differences You Need to Know
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Taiwan vs. Thailand: Key Differences You Need to Know

Some people out there may confuse Taiwan with Thailand, however they are two very different countries. In fact, there are so many differences that we can’t even list them in this article. To help you differentiate between Taiwan and Thailand, we have laid out the key differences that you need to know here. I have…

Remembering Morakot (2009) – Taiwan’s Deadliest Typhoon in History 紀念莫拉克颱風
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Remembering Morakot (2009) – Taiwan’s Deadliest Typhoon in History 紀念莫拉克颱風

With over 677 people killed in Taiwan, Typhoon Morakot (also known as the 88 Flood 八八水災) was the most deadly Typhoon ever to hit Taiwan in recorded history. It also broke records for the highest rainfall of any Typhoon in Taiwan’s history, a total of over 3 meters of rain (3060 mm in Alishan), with…

Fulong International Sand Art Festival
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Experience the Magic of Fulong’s Sand Art Festival – Taiwan’s Premier Sand Sculpture Event 福隆國際沙雕藝術季

Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival is the premiere sand art display in Taiwan. It is easily accessible by public transportation (TRA Gongliao Station), and at the beach, you can find beautiful golden sand, a large shallow swimming area, and tons of food options within walking distance. It is definitely worth a trip this summer.

Remembering Typhoon Gaemi (2024) – My Taiwan Typhoon Experience 颱風凱米的紀錄
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Remembering Typhoon Gaemi (2024) – My Taiwan Typhoon Experience 颱風凱米的紀錄

Typhoon Gaemi is the worst Typhoon to hit Taiwan in nearly a decade. It caused five deaths in Taiwan, dumped over a meter of rain in the mountains, and caused work and school to close for over three days in some areas. In this blog, I will detail some of the major events and overall…

Taiwan mangoes in a basket
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Taiwan Mango Guide – How to Enjoy Over 50 Types 台灣芒果指南 – 怎麽享用50多種的英文介紹

Mangoes are one of the best aspects of living in Taiwan. Taiwan mangoes are the best. They are simply the king of fruit. Also, many mango varieties can only be found in Taiwan. The only downside is Mango season only lasts for a few short months during the summer in Taiwan. In this guide, we…