Monthly Archives: August 2010

The summer program I participated in had two destinations: Japan or Taiwan. I pick Taiwan for obvious reasons, but I still had a big desire to visit Japan at least once in my life. Birthplace of Anime, Gundam, Transformers, Sushi … Continue reading →

So I’m in the Taoyuan airport, getting ready to leave and head back home.  It’s been a long 2 months, full of discoveries and excitement. I’ll never forget my summer 2010.  But what are my final thoughts on Taiwan? I learned … Continue reading →

This has been one insane week. Four days to explore Tokyo in all it’s glory, I’ve been running around most of the week. Add to that a side trip to Shizuoku to see the giant Gundam, you have an incredible … Continue reading →

Last weekend in Taiwan, and I had a chance to travel with friends and my brother. This time, it was Yeliou. On the east coast, Yeliou is known for it’s beautiful beaches and mushroom rocks. Yeliou 2010

Lets see, two other destinations: Keelung and Jiufan. Actually, I don’t have much to say about Keelung, as it was mostly a stop to catch a second bus to Jiufan. However, we did stumble upon some celebrations, which made for … Continue reading →

I visited the K-Mall today, and had the opportunity to grab quite a few snaps with my good camera. So the Gundam gallery required a major upgrade: now with more photos and better quality. Gundams, Gundams and more Gundams

Only two weekends left in Taiwan, I spent this one on Xiao Liu Qiu island with the rest of the SIT group. Organized by the SIT staff, this was the last trip with the gang. First step of the trip was to head towards … Continue reading →

I’m currently reading Culture Shock! Taiwan: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette, by Chris and Ling-li Bates. One quote in the book, a popular saying no less, struct me as odd. Taipei weather is like is like a stepmother’s … Continue reading →