The memes have been flowing a lot more lately. Apparently, people really like any meme that makes fun of the Taiwanese news media or supports Taiwanese independence. Feel free to share any of these memes, and enjoy! Advertisements
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10 Great Taiwanese Films You Should Check Out
Taiwanese film has been one of my favorite resources for trying to understand the society and culture of this island people. I’ve read, lived, and researched so many aspects of life in Taiwan, but it was the cinema that honestly gave me a long-lasting impression and desire to come here. So, it is my pleasure […]
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SEO Insights in Taiwan – An Interview With Pineapple Web
I recently took the time to reach out to an agency to get some insights into search engine optimization (SEO) in Taiwan. For the uninitiated, SEO can be simplified down to being the ‘process of getting organic traffic from search results on search engines.’ Essentially, SEO strategies can help businesses to rank their website on Google’s […]
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Raising Awareness About The Destruction of Heritage in Taiwan — “Grassroots Heritage” By James Morris
To anyone to new to Taiwan, there seems to be an abundance of heritage on this island. People burn ghost money on the streets, there is a temple on almost every street, and there is a level of respect for traditions here that is commendable. However, when you look below the surface, you can start […]
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Taiwan Memes in January 2019
Hope you’ve been enjoying the memes lately! This is a bit of new direction from what I normally publish both on my blog and Facebook page but it has been really enjoyable to make memes that are Taiwan / foreigner related. Well, for your enjoyment, here are the memes that were published in January 2019! […]
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Detention — The Taiwanese Video Game That Elevated the Horror Genre
There are very few horror games that grab my attention for too long. They are usually just jump-scare ladened time killers for whatever discount I bought them on a Steam sale for. However, Red Candle Game’s “Detention” blew me away with a video game that captured everything that makes horror truly disturbing. The game is […]
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Taiwanese Music Makes Me Love Formosa Even More — 15 Recommendations
Nietzsche was a bit of weird fellow, but he got one thing right when he said: “Without music life would be a mistake.” Yes, that’s right, I started this article with a Nietzsche quote! But in all seriousness, Taiwanese music has helped ground me in this amazing country and I am so thankful to have so […]
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