International Fail: Taoyuan Airport

If I was to pick one thing that really hurts the image that Taiwan projects to foreign visitors, the one thing that sticks out above the lack of standardized romanization of Chinese, the relative lack of English and the general lack of organization and consistency, it would be the airport. In particular, the customs line for incoming foreign nationals.

Posted at 2am on 09/12/08 | 2 comments | Filed Under: General, Taiwan read on

Guide to Weddings in Taipei

Being here for a few years, I’ve just attended what has to be at least my tenth wedding here in Taipei.  Though each wedding has its nuances, just about every wedding I’ve attended save one has followed a simple formula. I’m writing this guide as a record for myself and also as a tip sheet for others who are less familiar with weddings here in Taipei.

Posted at 12am on 08/01/08 | 5 comments | Filed Under: Taiwan read on

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