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Written by Shirley T
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Monday, 14 February 2011 00:00 |
 Tucked in between Danshui waterfront promenade and the bustling ZhongZheng Road, Gongming Street or better known as Danshui Old Street (淡水老街) is a pedestrian friendly street with enormous array of food to tuck in and souvenirs to bring home.Stretched over 200 meters, Gongming Street is less than 2 minutes walk from red brick Danshui MRT Station. Crowded, lined up with shops and food stalls on both sides of the road, Old Street is good spot to try out Taiwanese hawker (street food) and local snac… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Saturday, 05 February 2011 00:00 |
 Started as a bustling port city in 19th century at the outlet of Danshui River, Danshui (淡水鎮) or sometimes written as Tamsui is a popular destination to watch sunset in Taipei County! Located north of the Formosa island, Danshui is conveniently reached by metropolitan folks via MRT (Danshui/Red Line) in less than 40 minutes. Boasting many historical attractions such as Hongmao Castle (Fort San Domingo), Old Street and Fuyou Temple, made Danshui the favorite town among visitors from abroad. Apart… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Tuesday, 18 January 2011 00:00 |
 Baby on board is our life's greatest miracle of all. For mothers who nurse breast milk, direct feeding is undoubtedly the best option taking into account the real-time nutrients and the right temperature without the hassle of washing and worries of chemical interference. At times however, bottle feeding of breast milk has to be established among the mothers who are returning to work after giving birth or longing for some personal moments. And searching for the right nipple can be tough for finic… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Wednesday, 12 January 2011 00:00 |
 Started as a gastronomy adventure to Driftwood for The Salt Lick BBQ, we later detoured to explore Wimberley - a small town south of Driftwood.Located within the premise of 7A Ranch Resort by the Blanco River, we took a step back in time to explore Pioneer Town, the venue that recaptured a period of Texas history retaining all of the authenticity of the 1860-1890's by making a real working town. Some says it is the place where the spirit of Wild West lives on.Featuring a cowboy town's amenities … |
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Written by Shirley T
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Saturday, 18 December 2010 00:00 |
 Originated from Southern India, Banana leaf rice is a popular cuisine in Malaysia partly owing to abundance supply of banana leaves in the tropics. The fragrance of rice and dishes placed on banana leaf is indeed inviting and salivating. For Penangites fans of banana leaf rice, Inira's Restaurant at Gelugor Brown Garden perhaps rings a bell. Not too far from USM, it is also a popular spot among the university students back in 1990s. Think of vegetarian or Indian, that's the place they flocked. A… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Monday, 24 January 2011 00:00 |
 Renowned for natural mountain streams, hot springs, waterfalls, hiking trails and flower parks, Yangmingshan National Park (NP) is a popular attraction near Taipei or northern Taiwan. Elevated averagely 443 meters from sea level, Yangming Mountain was formerly named as Grass Mountain after a type of tall coarse grass called cogon which were abundance in the area. Majestic sight of mountain ridges and cool climate attract many hikers to explore its hidden beauty. Interestingly, Yangmingshan holds… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Thursday, 06 January 2011 00:00 |
 Nicknamed as 'Taipei's backyard', Yangmingshan National Park (陽明山國家公園) is one of the best spots for Taiwanese to view cherry blossom in their homeland. I was not aware until a happy coincidence occurred during our baby moon trip to Taipei last spring. We discovered blooming cherry blossoms on the beautiful island of Formosa!Sits in the district of Beitou, Yangmingshan National Park (NP) is located less than 20 km north of Taipei city. Easily accessible by public transportation, the fastest optio… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Friday, 24 December 2010 00:00 |
 In about a week, we are going to wrap up 2010. It is end of the year and it is time we celebrate Christmas again! Last year, my SO and I had a white Christmas in the winter wonderland. This year, we are not going to set up Christmas tree at home since we have run out of space. The great news is the tiny member of our small family had moved from my womb into our house two months ago! Our little hut officially records an occupancy of 3. THREE! People said two's a company, three's a crowd. Literall… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Sunday, 12 December 2010 00:00 |
 "Calf drinks cow's milk, (hu)man drinks mother's milk!" This phrase was uttered by my loving Significant Other and brought me very far to religious breast feed my son. At first, it sounds merely a plain joke but if we put in some thought, it is indeed profound - a 'common' law of Mother Nature! Breast feeding is a noble choice and a wonderful experience. Most people know that mother's milk is undoubtedly far more superior than any of the top branding formula milks in the world. It is a fact for … |
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Highlights...
Flower Arrangement Series
Like flowers, want to get creative? Step by step with images on how to design what you always wanted.
Thailand Adventures
Need itinerary of a week? Attractions in Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Floating Market, Kanchanaburi...
Big Bend US National Park (Texas)
From canyons, rivers, basins to mountains, a journey into wilderness!
Spring in Tokyo
Hanami and Sakura at Ueno, Akibahara, Imperial Palace, Sensoji Temple, Ameyoko Shopping Street...
The Best of Taipei
Our stories at Yangmingshan, Yehliu, Keelung, Jinshan, Danshui, Taipei...
Live, Do, Eat, Sleep in Texas
4 Seasons experience in The Lone Star state; hopping Austin, Blanco, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fredericksberg, Houston, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Terlingua, Vanderpool, Waco & more
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