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Field Report: Taipei, Taiwan (07 November 2014) – Part 1/4

An early start, a late evening flight … and lots of glorious sightseeing in between. Let’s take this day in four parts. The first, set out below, is a little low on photographs – the reason for this will be explained later – but the significance of the place I visited warrants a separate treatment.Continue reading “Field Report: Taipei, Taiwan (07 November 2014) – Part 1/4”

Hostel Report: Star Hostel – Taipei Main Station (Taipei, Taiwan)

I don’t normally patronise hostels – the idea of “shared bathrooms” isn’t something I find very appealing – but a charming and affordable newcomer on the Taipei tourist scene is one that I’d happily make an exception for, not least because of their near-hotel quality ensuite rooms. OVERVIEW Name : Star Hostel – Taipei MainContinue reading “Hostel Report: Star Hostel – Taipei Main Station (Taipei, Taiwan)”

Field Report: Taipei, Taiwan (05 November 2014)

My brief holiday in Taipei last month was the scene of some notable firsts. For one thing, it was my first time in Taiwan, and I certainly hope it won’t be the last! Secondly, this was the first trip I documented using only my mobile phone camera, without toting the larger interchangeable lens camera thatContinue reading “Field Report: Taipei, Taiwan (05 November 2014)”