Category: Taiwan
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In Photos: A day trip to Jieufen, Taiwan
About an hour bus ride from Ximending is the mountainside town of Jieufen. It used to be an old mining town. Today, it’s a collection of old streets and tiny alleys with food and souvenir shops. I loved the weather. It was windy and cool. Before anything else… I’m on Instagram! Follow me at bekpackr.sg.…
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Taipei, Taiwan: Raohe Street Night Market
What’s probably everyone’s favourite thing about Taipei? The NIGHT MARKETS! They’re ideal for those capping off a day of shopping or touring. There are several famous night markets like Shilin. But for my first visit to Taipei, I chose to visit the Raohe Street Night Market (closest metro: Songshan/Blue Line). I’m on Instagram! You can…
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Photos: Longshan Temple, Bopiliao Historical Block, and National Taiwan Museum
On the day after Taiwan Pride, I had an opportunity to do some sightseeing within the city. Three locations I’ll cover in this post are Longshan Temple, Bopiliao Historical Block, and the National Taiwan Museum. Before we continue, I’m on Instagram! Add me at @bekpackr.sg 🙂 This is also part of a series of posts…
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My 2019 Taiwan Pride March Experience
In May this year, laws allowing same-sex marriage took effect in Taiwan after decades of lobbying. This makes Taiwan the first in Asia that allows same-sex marriage. The law was signed by Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen. ❤ Taiwan’s capital Taipei is currently home to the largest LGBTQ pride march in Asia (after Tel Aviv). It sees…
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Taipei, Taiwan: Ximen Pedestrian Area – Part 2 of 2
Hi there! I’m in Taipei for the 2019 Taiwan Pride March. It’s Asia’s LARGEST LGBTQ+ pride march. It’s xxxtra special this year! Why? The country approved same-sex marriage a few months ago… making history as the first Asian country to do so. Anyway… I’m writing a series of posts and this one features the neighbourhood that I stayed at. This…
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Taipei, Taiwan: Ximen Pedestrian Area – Part 1 of 2
Hi there! I’m in glorious Taipei for the 2019 Taiwan Pride March. It’s Asia’s LARGEST LGBTQ+ pride march. It’s xxxtra special this year! Why? The country approved same-sex marriage a few months ago… making history as the first Asian country to do so. Anyway… I’m writing a series of posts and this one features the neighbourhood…
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Taipei, Taiwan: Ximen WOW Hostel – gay-friendly
Hi there! I’m in Taipei, Taiwan for the 2019 Taiwan Pride March! It’s a grand celebration this year because, in May, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage. This is the first of several blog posts about my first trip to the “heart of Asia”. I’m on Instagram! Follow me at…
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