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If you’ve grown up in Taiwan, you’ve probably heard the familiar sounds of prosperity truck (發財車 fācái chē)—those mobile vendor trucks that roll down the street, blasting their announcements: “Repair glass! Screens and doors!” or “Oyster vermicelli! Taiwanese meatballs! Stinky tofu!” Maybe, just like me, you’ve had that instant reaction—rush downstairs, grab some food, or […]

Healing doesn’t always happen overnight. I learned that lesson in Taiwan’s Traditional Chinese Medicine clinics, where the slow path is often the one that leads to lasting relief. In a culture that sometimes expects fast results, Traditional Chinese Medicine in Taiwan has taught me five important lessons about patience—habits, mindsets, and practices I now carry

Numbers are mostly used for calculation. But in Taiwan, particularly in Chinese culture, it’s beyond the figure itself. They are meaningful in some ways. ​ Numbers in Chinese Expressions From this week’s episode, I explored how numbers in Taiwan go far beyond simple counting. From the lucky power of 8 to the spooky chill of