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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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
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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
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The Video that went viral One of the videos from the YouTube channel Ku’s Dream recently went viral. It’s titled “Who Speaks the Best Mandarin in Taiwan | 誰才是中文最好的外國人？(Shéi cái shì Zhōngwén zuì hǎo de wàiguórén?)” and is part of a multi-episode series. You’ve probably already seen it. Let me share my insights after watching
Filipino Life Near Hsinchu Science Park Near Hsinchu Science Park, there are several communities where many Filipino workers live. Most of them work for semiconductor manufacturers in the Science Park. I used to be part of one of those companies, so I know that these workers are well-educated and speak excellent English. That’s why many
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