When people think about coffee culture, they often think of big international brands. But in Taiwan, coffee is everywhere—and it’s not just about Starbucks. Independent cafés, themed cafés, minimalist cafés, dessert cafés, and specialty hand-brew cafés appear on almost every street. These places are more than spots to grab a cup of coffee. They represent […]
If you really want to understand Taiwanese daily life, I recommend you start with a traditional market, instead of a museum or a shopping mall. I grew up going to markets with my family. Even now, with convenience stores on every corner a convenience store open 24 hours a day, traditional markets are still deeply
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For most of my life, I believed opportunity had a very specific look. It was coastal. It was busy. It was familiar. Opportunity looked like California, New York, Seattle—places we’ve heard about over and over again. Places that felt validated by popularity. If many people wanted to go there, then surely that’s where growth must
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Work Culture in Taiwan Having worked in Taiwanese offices for years, I’ve learned that the work culture here is a unique mix of tradition, modern efficiency, and unspoken expectations. What I’ve noticed is that culture can vary significantly depending on the industry and type of company, as well as the size and leadership style. In
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The Challenge When I first heard about Taiwan’s new policy banning high school students and younger from using phones in class starting September 2025, I admit I had mixed feelings. As an adult, I see the constant pull of smartphones everywhere—on the train, in meetings, even at the dinner table. I understand how difficult it
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Instant Noodles: A Staple of Daily Life in Taiwan As a Taiwanese person, instant noodles have always been part of our life. In almost every Taiwanese home—including mine—you’ll find instant noodles stored in a cabinet, just in case. We eat them when we’re busy, when it rains, late at night, or simply when we crave
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If you’ve ever traveled, worked in a café, stayed in a hotel, or waited at an airport, you’ve probably used public Wi-Fi. It’s everywhere—convenient, free, and easy to connect to. But here’s the part most people don’t think about: public Wi-Fi is also one of the easiest hunting grounds for hackers. For them, public Wi-Fi
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Taiwan’s Night Market Taiwan’s night markets are one of the most iconic features of the island. Whether in Taipei, Kaohsiung, Tainan, or smaller towns, you can always find bustling markets full of people. Night markets are more than just a place to eat; they are also places where friends meet, families stroll, and young couples
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In Taiwan, online life is fast, convenient, and sometimes risky. From scammy text messages claiming you won a prize to public WiFi that exposes your personal info, cyber threats are everywhere. And the truth is, your personal data is more valuable than you think. Hackers don’t just target big companies — ordinary people are often
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If you grew up in the early days of the internet, you probably have a very specific memory: sitting at a desktop computer, registering your very first email, and then carefully writing down your new password on a tiny slip of paper. Maybe you tucked it inside your wallet. Maybe you taped it under the
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