Tag: taiwan
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September 10, 2007 01:32 AM EDT --
I just wondered if it were you, would you do this?
The situation is this--
I'm living on the third floor of a tenant building.
I'd like to wash my scooter once a week to keep it clean . . .
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September 05, 2009 07:13 PM EDT --
Fall, 2008, Taiwan, Republic of China
After our oldest son became engaged to his bride to be, a native of Taiwan, we had the opportunity of a lifetime present itself to us. We were invited to . . .
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May 26, 2007 08:26 PM EDT --
(For the group of Writing Tips: CRITIQUE WANTED.)
"A day in sweats" -- yup! that's how I'd say it about today's temperature. So . . .
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September 03, 2007 11:22 PM EDT --
I posted an article about how my daughter Kyleigh liked Dragon Eye juice. I received a request to post pictures. So here they are.
This is what they look like as sold in the store. This store packaged . . .
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April 06, 2007 01:38 AM EDT --
Chinese Sesame-Paste Noodle is one of my favorite Chinese dish here in Taiwan, but I got a problem. Most of the restaurants here in Kaohsiung, Taiwan don't tell you what ingredients they put . . .
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August 07, 2009 11:45 AM EDT --
Every year the Arts Council in our town put on a really cool free festival for kids aged 3-12. This is the first year we have gone, and the theme was Taiwan and Asian culture. This was neat for . . .
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August 11, 2009 11:01 AM EDT --
Taiwan officials say a mudslide triggered by heavy rains from Typhoon Morakot buried a mountain village in the southern part of the island. The fate of hundreds is unknown. The storm dumped as much . . .
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September 02, 2007 11:35 PM EDT --
I took my mom and Kyleigh to a Chinese supermarket up in Falls Church. I don't normally go there because it was a ways out. But my mom was looking for some specific Chinese things and I couldn't . . .
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July 27, 2009 10:21 PM EDT --
For me, making Tea Eggs always brings back good memories of my visits to Taiwan. Most especially, . . .
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March 01, 2009 06:56 PM EST --
Starting 2009, it is the law to ban smoking in any and all public places and working places in Taiwan. The Taiwanese government is working towards a smoke-free Taiwan. I am very glad to hear that . . .
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April 09, 2007 12:12 AM EDT --
Even though I have been in the U.S. for almost 10 years now, I am still confused about American holidays. I knew Easter was coming, because all the grocery stores have been advertising their Easter . . .
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May 31, 2007 02:32 AM EDT --
I ran out of gas today, so I couldn't boil water since there's no gas on the stove. I had to call the gas delivery man to deliver me a 16-kg tank of gas. And now, I could "cook" . . .
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August 01, 2007 02:32 AM EDT --
The "green" trend is swiping the entire country of Taiwan. When you go shopping, you don't get free shopping bags, not usually. If you want one, you buy it at cash registers . . .
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June 17, 2007 02:09 AM EDT --
Boba Drinks are made of beverages with chewy Boba balls. They are very popular in Taiwan. You can get it virtually everywhere in every city in Taiwan. The base drinks that Boba . . .
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May 15, 2008 07:51 PM EDT --
This article and picture was copied from: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080514/ap_on_fe_st/odd_giant_beetles_seized_1;_ylt=AjrlL83y3WBFSAaT3nKlKStsaMYA
Here's a video: (I hope this . . .
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September 30, 2007 12:26 AM EDT --
I dreamed that I was still in school, and it was during the winter vacation. (Just to give you a little background: In Taiwan, we have a summer vacation and a winter vacation for school kids. During these . . .
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June 02, 2007 12:23 AM EDT --
Walking at noon, sun burn! Or if to prevent, sun screen OR AN UMBRELLA! Yes, carry an umbrella. Have you heard of this? Maybe not, but experientially, walking at noon in soutehern Taiwan, . . .
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June 19, 2007 03:00 AM EDT --
Carrying an Umbrella under "Showers" of UV Rays? Is it weird or what? Whether you think it's weird, funny, rediculous, or unthinkable with a big WHY, . . .
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June 19, 2007 10:27 PM EDT --
This past weekend was the American Father's Day, so I thought I would share this tidbit of random facts.
The Chinese pronunciation for "Eight" is "Ba" with the first tone, while . . .
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August 26, 2007 09:20 PM EDT --
Convenience stores are everywhere in Taiwan. Among them are 7-11, Family Market, and LF. The largest chain is 7-11. You walk down a street, and you could see 7-11 from one block to another . . .
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