Tag Archives: taiwan

Some of Us Need a Break

Posted on November 23, 2017 by findingfoodfluently

Because even employees need a break sometimes. Still, a Taiwanese dream must be second to none.

Posted in East & Southeast Asia, Human Nature | Tagged Century 21, rest, sleep, Taipei, taiwan, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment

Taiwan, ever UNinvited

Posted on August 12, 2017 by findingfoodfluently

Taiwan, or the Republic of China had served as the sole representative of “China” since the founding of the United Nations in 1945. They were finally expelled in favor of growing international support for the mainland, or the People’s Republic … Continue reading →

Posted in East & Southeast Asia, Human Nature | Tagged advertisement, airport, China, government, People's Republic of China, Republic of China, Taibei, Taipei, taiwan, U.N., United Nations | 1 Comment

Taiwan, What Are You?

Posted on August 8, 2015 by findingfoodfluently

Taiwan is an island in the East China Sea. That game was fun. But is Taiwan a country? That’s still under debate, and not just by China. OK, I’ll pose the question another way…which of their colonial occupiers do you … Continue reading →

Posted in East & Southeast Asia, Human Nature, pop culture | Tagged Asia, car, China, EU, European Union, is Taiwan a country?, license plate, taiwan, Turkish | 10 Comments

Toothpaste, Part Two: Taiwan, USA

Posted on July 5, 2015 by findingfoodfluently

On our last trip throughout the wide world of toothpaste, we may have come to the conclusion that good dental hygiene has nothing to do with what influences certain shoppers. A memorable, if controversial brand though, oh that stuff sells. … Continue reading →

Posted in East & Southeast Asia, Human Nature, pop culture | Tagged brand, controversial, dental, hygiene, race, taiwan, teeth, toothpaste | 2 Comments

Taiwan: Fluent in Fun

Posted on March 27, 2014 by findingfoodfluently

On a recent trip back to the US, I had a one-night stopover at Taipei Taoyuan International – or for the more militant readers, Chiang Kai-shek International – Airport in Taiwan. No big deal, I speak some of the language, … Continue reading →

Posted in East & Southeast Asia, Human Nature, Languages, pop culture | Tagged Asia, Engrish, language, Signs, taiwan | 4 Comments

Asparagus Juice: Solid, Check. Liquid, Check. Gas? Oh, no

Posted on August 18, 2012 by findingfoodfluently

I’d like to begin by noting that one of the tags for this post is “weird.” That depends, hey? I’m not sure if asparagus juice is going to start popping up in organic/health food stores, or become the latest sample … Continue reading →