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  • kenmerk
  • By kenmerk on October 21, 2003
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  • Downtown Taipei - Taipei
    Downtown Taipei
    by kenmerk
    Contrasts of the old and new architectural styles. Here the Landmark building towers over the East Gate of the old city.

    The Landmark building was the tallest building in Taipei until the recent construction of the 101 building, which is supposedly now the tallest building in the world...

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    Hsimending
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  • By kenmerk on October 21, 2003
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  • Crowded Streets of Hsimending... - Taipei
    Crowded Streets of
    Hsimending...
    by kenmerk
    When hunting the spicy girls... (la-la-mei) or some western food, look no further than Hsimending, which is the section of Taipei where the young and trendy tend to congregage.

    Located one subway stop away from the main Taipei train station on the Panchiao line....

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    Everybody Dance Now....
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  • By kenmerk on October 21, 2003
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  • 1-2-3 CHA CHA CHA 4 5 6 CHA CHA CHA.... - Taipei
    1-2-3 CHA CHA CHA 4 5 6 CHA
    CHA CHA....
    by kenmerk
    As any visitor to either Taiwan or China can attest to, early morning dancing is quite the popular exercise form for the middle aged over here.

    Be it ball room dancing, the watusi, the twist, the tutti-fruity, the mashed potato, you are sure to see a big group of people dancing their cares away in any public park at about 6 AM or so....

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    Foot Road Map
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  • By kenmerk on October 21, 2003
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  • Shin bone connected to the Knee bone... - Taipei
    Shin bone connected to
    the Knee bone...
    by kenmerk
    It is said that all things in your body are magically and spiritually somehow connected to your feet. And for non-believers, here is the road map. You will see these diagrams at most any foot massage place in Taiwan.

    If there are any questions as to how this all works, I'm quite confident that the soon-to-be rich and famous Dr. Foot fetish of Perth, Australia would be more than willing to field them....

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    24-Hour Toll-Free Travel Hotline
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  • By cheekychic on February 9, 2005
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  • 0800-011-765
    0800-toll-free

    The 24-Hour Toll-Free Travel Hotline is available Chinese, English, and Japanese.
    Ask any queries, from how to use the public transportation, finding a lost passport, and getting medical help to finding the right hotel or the best tour advice.

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    Breathe in the Air...
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  • By kenmerk on July 12, 2003
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  • Some Greenery amongst the Urban Sprawl... - Taipei
    Some Greenery amongst the
    Urban Sprawl...
    by kenmerk
    Like any Asian city, Taipei is congested with bad air, bad traffic, and all the pitfalls of an Asian Urban center...

    If you live here, best to find the few green spots around and in the city to get a brief respite from the urban sprawl. Some of the better places that are not far from city center include the Sun Yat Sen Memorial, the CKS memorial, Yangmingshan National Park, and Mucha Zoo...

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    A Memorable Arrival
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  • By keeweechic on July 3, 2004
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    by keeweechic
    This wasn't a fond memory but it was indeed memorable. On my last trip to Taiwan I had booked a hotel limo to pick me up at the airport. On leaving the airport terminal and heading out to the main roads, the car was pulled over by police. A rifle was directed at the driver and he was directed to get out of the car. While they were checking his papers, another police officer beckoned to me (with rifle 'slightly' averted) to get out of the car. No checks were done of my passport etc and as soon as they were satisfied with the driver, we were allowed to get back in the car and proceed. I believe it was just a routine check. I couldn't ask my driver as he didn't speak English. Just a little bit of excitement to start my trip off.

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    The "Healthy" Sidewalk
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  • By kenmerk on June 30, 2003
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  • Strolling on a
    Strolling on a "Healthy"
    Sidewalk...
    by kenmerk
    When in Taipei, do try to find yourself a "heathly" side walk... Usually a long walking path over a number of rounded river rocks...

    While walking on this without shoes can be somewhat painful at first, it will feel like the best foot massage you ever had if you can complete the track... (also a great cure for hangovers....)

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    Taiwan King Sausage
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  • By yatingchen on February 25, 2007
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  • mimi and king sausages - Taipei
    mimi and king sausages
    by yatingchen
    Hsin-Lin nightmarket has much amazing food. King fried chicken and King sausage are the ones you should not miss.

    Taiwanese sausages are generally sweet. Taiwan king sausage is the same. Wanna try it? You had better share it with your friends...

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    The northern city-Taipei-Tamsui River
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  • Updated By TIAc on June 23, 2003
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  • In front of the starbucks - Taipei
    In front of the starbucks
    by TIAc
    There are various Taiwan's traditional snacks along the Tamsui River. You can eat with satisaction from day to night. After eating,don't forget to take a walk there.
    The night view is great. Starbuck was located near the river;therefor, you can sit there and order a cup of coffee...

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