Chloe Chows With Vincent
Something a little personal this time… I’m getting married!
Meandering Through Matsu: Exploring the Tunnels of Nangan
Come explore the largest island of Matsu with me, Nangan, an island of underground tunnels!
Meandering Through Matsu: Exploring ROC’s smallest county, Matsu Islands (Beigan)
A Guide to Kinmen, Republic of China Part 3: Best Places To Eat
For the last post of my Kinmen travels, I recap some of the most delicious places to eat with items such as Gaoliang Liquor-infused braised pork rice!
A Guide to Kinmen, Republic of China Part 2: A 3-5 Day Itinerary
Join me as I continue to explore the beautiful Kinmen Islands, from Shamei Old Street to the historical Mashan Observation Post only 2km away from mainland China.
A Guide to Kinmen, Republic of China (Aka Quemoy) Part 1: Transportation, Homestays
Kinmen, or Quemoy, is a beautiful island off the coast of mainland China. I share my transportation and accommodation experience in part 1 of this Kinmen series!
How I Learned Chinese By Ordering Bubble Tea (Boba) in Taiwan
Say what? You can learn Chinese and drink a delicious beverage at the same time? Sign me up! Read on to see my guide to ordering boba in Taiwan
Becoming Taiwanese (Part Three): Applying for Citizenship
I embark on a journey to become a dual citizen and discover my identity as a Taiwanese-American along the way. Come with me on the last part of this three part series to get my Taiwanese ID card and citizenship.
Becoming Taiwanese (Part Two): Applying for Residency
I embark on a journey to become a dual citizen and discover my identity as a Taiwanese-American along the way. Come with me on part two of this three part series to get my Taiwan Area Resident Certificate (TARC)!
Becoming Taiwanese (Part One): Applying For a Taiwanese Passport
I embark on a journey to become a dual citizen and discover my identity as a Taiwanese-American along the way. Come with me on part one of this three part series to get my Taiwanese passport!
Prancing Through Persimmon Farms in Hsinchu
I explored a beautiful persimmon farm in Hsinchu along with two of my friends - come along with us as we try persimmon popsicles!
Chasing Waterfalls: Sandiaoling Waterfall Hike + Cafe Hytte
Chasing waterfalls (three of them!) in New Taipei City - just a short train ride from Taipei!
Two days in Taichung: Exploring Taiwan’s West Coast!
Taichung is one of my favorite cities in Taiwan - come explore the city with me.
Experiencing the Sacred Amis Tribe Harvest Festival
An introduction to the sacred Amis Harvest Festival - originally written for the Centered on Taipei magazine October 2020 edition
How to Vote in the USA Elections When You’re Living Abroad
And also how to print and fax your election ballot from a convenience store!!
Where to get Latin American food in Taipei
Where to try Latin American food in Taipei! This small restaurant offers delicious, juicy Peruvian rotisserie chicken.
Dadaocheng Cisheng Temple Breakfast
A hidden gem in Dadaocheng - breakfast at the morning market in front of Cisheng Temple!
Pinglin Day Trip: Tasting Taiwan’s Teas
Pinglin in New Taipei City is where most of Taiwan’s Wenshan Baozhong Tea is grown and is definitely worth a visit!
The Grand Hotel and the World’s Longest Secret Slide
The Grand Hotel is a recognizable landmark in Taipei - this was my first time visiting for the hotel’s secret slide!
Indigenous Tourism in Taiwan: A Day Trip to the Amis Tribe Tafalong Community in Hualien
I visited Hualien’s Amis Tafalong Community and was introduced to wild veggies at their local Guangfu Market, taught how to make red sticky rice chili sauce and wild veggie pancakes, taken to the historic Kitaka’an Ancestor’s House, and then wined and dined with incredible indigenous cuisine while handmaking mochi and dancing the night away. What an incredible day!
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31