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Category Archives: Taiwan 2014

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

17th Feb 2015by Diego 1 Comment

Much as I would have wished to spend at least one more day in Taipei, no amount of wishing could change the date and time on my airline ticket – […]

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Taiwan, Taiwan 2014, Travel

Field Report: Taipei, Taiwan (07 November 2014) – Part 3/4

8th Feb 2015by Diego 3 Comments

On the first part of our walk across Taipei, we saw a series of buildings that reflected two centuries of the capital’s history, spanning its transition from an outpost of […]

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Field Report: Taipei, Taiwan (07 November 2014) – Part 2/4

2nd Feb 2015by Diego 2 Comments

Without a doubt, the National Palace Museum ranks amongst the finest institutions of its kind anywhere in the world. Having said that, I know of one other museum in Taipei […]

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

26th Jan 2015by Diego 3 Comments

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 […]

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

9th Jan 2015by Diego 3 Comments

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 […]

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Accommodations, Hostels, Taiwan, Taiwan 2014, Travel

Field Report: Taipei, Taiwan (06 November 2014)

6th Jan 2015by Diego 3 Comments

Returning to central Taipei after my morning excursion to Tamsui, I came into contact with Taiwan’s more recent history and tasted a colourful slice of its lively night-market scene.

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Field Report: Taipei and Tamsui, Taiwan (06 November 2014)

26th Dec 2014by Diego 5 Comments

The legacy of Taiwan’s pioneering foreign residents lingers strongly in a scenic riverside town just north of Taipei, where visitors can experience one of the most rewarding options for a […]

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Field Report: Taipei, Taiwan (05 November 2014)

23rd Dec 2014by Diego 7 Comments

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 […]

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Flight Report: MNL-TPE on 5J 312

20th Dec 2014by Diego 5 Comments

No-frills airlines don’t have much of a reputation for quality and service. But on short hops between A and B, one often finds that they can do the job just […]

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Cebu Pacific, Economy Class, Flight, Taiwan, Taiwan 2014, Travel

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