Taiwan is strongly associated with China, as citizens of both countries speak Mandarin, and China actually claims Taiwan as a territory. But ask any Taiwanese person where they're from, and they'll introduce themselves as Taiwanese, not Chinese. This …
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Taiwan Itinerary: 7 Days Outside Taipei
Spending 7 days in Taiwan is perfect for seeing the country's varied landscapes, sampling local dishes, and getting a handle on the island's complex history. While most people start & end their visit in Taipei, I'd actually recommend getting off …
Food: Farm to Fermentation in Nantou County, Taiwan
Fermentation is an age-old process, constantly happening, often aided by human obsession. Alive & well in Taiwan, the natural wonder of fermentation is responsible for some of your favorite flavors. Fine Foods From Fermentation I imagine it …
A Guide to The 30 Best Chocolate Spots in Taiwan
"You come all this way just to see my farm, and I must show you it." When the owner & operator of TL Chocolates & Cacao Farm said this to us, we paused for a moment and reflected on how weird the situation might seem to him. These two …
Cacao Plantations in Taiwan: Tree to Bar Chocolate on Formosa
I've just returned from another week on Taiwan. Originally inhabited by aboriginal peoples, and opened to the world by Dutch and Spanish explorers in the 1600's, for most of its modern existence Taiwan has been under varying degrees of Chinese rule. …
