Taiwan Archives - Booze, Food, Travel

Quiet Return to Jiufen

September 12, 2017September 12, 2017 Matthew Lubin 0 Comments cafes, Taiwan

A return to the hillside town of Jiufen in Taiwan before the tourist crowds arrive. The trip was full of beautiful views and relaxing coffee and tea.

food

Tasting Taichung’s Most Expensive Donut

August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 Matthew Lubin 0 Comments dessert, restaurants, Taichung, Taiwan

On a trip through Taichung, Taiwan, I stopped at CJSJ, a fancy pastry shop known for their chocolate and run by a Michelin star chef, for a donut.

travel philosophy

Things I Won’t Miss About Taipei

August 7, 2017August 8, 2017 Matthew Lubin 0 Comments expat life, Taipei, Taiwan, work

I’ve already made my list of things that I’ll miss about Taipei after I depart, so it was only fair to create another list of things I won’t miss.

products

Survival Guide: Taipei Now Available

July 24, 2017July 24, 2017 Matthew Lubin 0 Comments Books, Taipei, Taiwan

The perfect Taipei travel guide for adventurous travelers — “Booze, Food, Travel Survival Guide: Taipei” is now available on Amazon.

biking

Painful oBike Ride in Taitung, Taiwan

July 11, 2017 Matthew Lubin 2 Comments lessons, Taitung, Taiwan

In the small southern city of Taitung, I was determined to take a bike ride along the coast, but ran into some problems along the way, one being the oBike.

events

I Climbed Taipei 101 and Lived

May 8, 2017July 18, 2017 Matthew Lubin 0 Comments challenge, races, Taipei, Taiwan

On May 7, I participated in the Taipei 101 Run Up, a race up 91 floors of Taiwan’s tallest building and the fourth-tallest building in the world.

drinks

Joys of Imported Beer in Taipei

March 23, 2017March 23, 2017 Matthew Lubin 0 Comments bars, beer, Taipei, Taiwan

While I’ve enjoyed sampling the local craft beer in Taipei, there’s also been an increase the number and variety of imported craft beer in Taiwan.

drinks

The Wonders of Coffee and Travel

February 6, 2017May 24, 2017 Matthew Lubin 0 Comments coffee, expat life, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Taiwan

I love coffee. And there’s nothing better than combining coffee and travel–it’s the fuel that keeps the adventures going.

events

Fighting Crowds at the Taipei Lantern Festival

February 4, 2017February 4, 2017 Matthew Lubin 0 Comments holidays, Taipei, Taiwan

I headed to the opening of the 2017 Taipei Lantern Festival in Ximending. The crowd was difficult to navigate as I attempted to enjoy the celebration.

destinations

Is Taiwan Really the Top Expat Destination?

September 7, 2016July 11, 2017 Matthew Lubin 0 Comments expat life, Taipei, Taiwan

While the media has embraced Taiwan’s title as the top destination for expats, some have begun to question its validity. Is Taiwan a haven for expats?

destinations

Relaxing Weekend at Sun Moon Lake

August 8, 2016September 26, 2016 Matthew Lubin 0 Comments lake, parks, Taiwan

To escape the busy city of Taipei, we headed for a relaxing weekend with magnificent nature of Sun Moon Lake in Nantou County, Taiwan.

drinks

Taiwan Craft Beer Update

July 22, 2016November 4, 2016 Matthew Lubin 0 Comments bars, beer, Taipei, Taiwan

Over the time I’ve spent in Taiwan, the craft beer scene has changed. It has grown from a struggle to find good beer to an abundance of Taiwan craft beer.