In Taiwan, 7-Eleven transcends the typical American concept of a convenience store. Unlike its US counterpart, which primarily serves as a quick stop for basic necessities, Taiwanese 7-Elevens function more like compact community centers. During my visit, I found myself lingering in these stores, drawn in by their diverse offerings. Beyond just selling products, these…
Taiwan #4
This is gonna be the final post regarding my trip to Taiwan, I am pretty much gonna wrap up the rest of this field study by talking about Kaohsiung and briefly about the final day. Another long drive to another company that we visited called Enlitech which specializes in light sources, luckily we are also…
Taiwan #2
I was mostly excited for Day #2 because we went to Mt. Yangming / Yangmingshan, which was where I used to live before I moved out to live at Yuanshan, a location near the Pineapple Cake store, where we made our pineapple cakes. So, my thoughts on this trip for the day were pretty satisfying,…
Taiwan Post 4
January 10th, 2025 On January 10th, we drove down to Kaohsiung, a beautiful port city in the south of Taiwan. Since the south of Taiwan has a tropical climate, the weather was beautiful down there, it was very warm, which was great for us. It was nice. Back in New York where I am from,…
Taiwan Post 3
January 9th, 2025 We started off the day early traveling to Alishan National Forest Park. It was a long drive, taking us a few hours to reach the top. However, I would say it was worth the wait for the natural beauty of the park. We started off by hiking, which was quite tiring due…
Taiwan Last Day
On our last day before returning to Taipei, we visited the vibrant city of Kaohsiung. It was fascinating to observe the contrasts between the capital city, Taipei, and this bustling coastal metropolis. While Taipei is known for its dense urban landscape and fast-paced energy, Kaohsiung exudes a more relaxed atmosphere, shaped by its connection to…
Taiwan Day 4
On that day, we had the unique opportunity to visit a Chinese temple dedicated to one of the religions practiced in the region, Maoism. It was a fascinating experience that offered us insight into the rich cultural traditions and spiritual practices that differ significantly from those we might be more familiar with. One of the…
Tsou Tribe – Post 4
2025.1.9 Before this trip to Taiwan, I had only seen dance traditions from Native American tribes in the states. When visiting YuYuPas, the Tsou tribe performed their dances. What I found interesting was how similar, based my observations, that the dances were here were compared to what I have seen in the states. Additionally, the…
Taiwan Day 4
2025.1.7 Today we traveled from Taipei to Hsinchu in the morning. While on the road, I couldn’t help but draw comparisons to the countless hours I have spent on US interstates. As it has been pointed out by other people on this trip so far, everything is very compact here. After this drive, I have…