Taichung
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Laughtear Chinese Teahouse
One of my favorite parts of living in Taiwan is going to teahouses. It’s a chance to slow down and unwind, and when on your own, for deeper introspection. Which is a rare luxury when you’re usually chasing around a toddler. When you visit a teahouse here, it’s pretty much a given that the place… Continue reading
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Land of jade markets
Flip through any travel guide, and you’ll inevitably see mention of Taipei’s jade market, on Jianguo Road. It’s packed on weekends and is impressive in size, but can leave you feeling numb after you’ve wandered row upon row of cluttered tables, enclosed in an oppressive parking garage lacking all natural light. For the tea obsessive… Continue reading
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