Monthly Archives: July 2010

Sights and Sounds (Part 1)

It’s amazing how time flies by so fast. I’ve already been living in Taiwan for over a month now. I swear, sometime it feels like I’ve only been here a week. And yet, here I am, on the high-speed rails, … Continue reading

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Another two-destinations weekend

Another busy weekend for me in Taiwan. This time, the weekend started off in Keelung, where we stumble upon some kind of religious festival. People we dancing, and singing, and firecrackers were about. We didn’t stay long in Keelung on … Continue reading

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More Food

So I’ve been visiting a lot, both inside and outside Taipei. This has given the chance to discover many new forms of nourishment. Here is the Taiwan food gallery, all updated with new delights. Taiwan Food and Drink 2010

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Wacky weekend outside Taipei

Last weekend was pretty busy, I got to visit quite a bit outside Taipai. First destination was Wulai, south of Taipei. Known for it’s hot springs and beautiful mountain view, Wulai is truly a sight to behold. Wulai 2010 Second … Continue reading

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Not everything is better with giant robots …

I believed that adding any of these two things would make any movie or show better: ninja or giant robots. It’s ironic that the Japanese proved me wrong. Check out this video for Japanese Spiderman. Towards the end of the … Continue reading

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Taiwan, Think Big

If I’ve learned anything about the Taiwanese, it’s that they don’t things half-way. Why build a monument, when you can build a gigantic monument. Why build a super-store when you can build a gigantic one, or a whole series of … Continue reading

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Instant Screenshots

For years, I’ve been a Windows user. However, since I’m doing a lot of iPhone development, I’m working a lot more on MacOs X. I’ve got to admit, I’m impressed by the operating system. Today, as I was preparing a … Continue reading

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The story so far …

So the novelty of the trip is leaving a bit, and home sickness is sinking in a bit. It kinda gives a new perspective on this new adventure. During the first few weeks, it feels like a trip to Taiwan. … Continue reading

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