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Eiffel Tower 埃菲尔铁塔 2

Eiffel Tower - Ticket Prices, Where to Buy Tickets and Tips to Skip/Shorten Queue

The Eiffel Tower is the icon of Paris, France. Even if you have not had the chance to visit Paris yet, you have probably seen the Eiffel Tower in television, postcards, magazines and books.  The Eiffel Tower was named after…
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L’As du Fallafel - Fallafel, Shawarma and Kebabs

Just a few shop down the road from La Droguerie du Marais, L’As du Fallafel is a Middle Eastern eatery that is known for its fallafel, shawarma and kebabs.  L’As du Fallafel, which translates to “The Ace of Falafel”, was…
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La Droguerie du Marais - Delicious Crepes in Malais, Paris

Crepes are a type of thin pancake, filled with either sweet or savory fillings.  Crepes is common in many European countries, North Africa and South America.  Crepes is very popular in Paris, you will find a crepe shop every other street.…
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How and Where to Get Tax Refund in Taipei Central Station

Foreign travelers to Taiwan (officially the Republic of China) can advantage of the government’s sales-tax (VAT) refund system if they spend more than NTD$2000 in a single shop on the same day.  Although Taiwan’s VAT rate is only 5%,…
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豪品味冰品 - Dessert Shop in Shilin Night Market for Snow Ice

After endless walking and snacking in Shilin Night Market (or have it at 忠誠號蚵仔煎 if you are lazy like me), it’s time for some desserts.  Just a few steps away is 豪品味冰品, a dessert shop that not only has fresh fruit…
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忠誠號蚵仔煎 - Popular Restaurant in Shilin Night Market

Thanks to Taiwan variety shows, Shilin Night Market is one of the most famous night market in Taipei.  Many people come to Shilin Night Market to sample the different Taiwanese snacks.  If you want to sample of the popular Taiwanese…
Yong-Kang Beef Noodle 永康牛肉麵 1

Yong-Kang Beef Noodle - Michelin Bib Gourmand Beef Noodles in Taipei

For some reason, Taiwan is famous for beef noodles. 8 beef noodle restaurants made it into the Michelin Guide Taipei 2018 Bib Gourmand Selection.  Out of the 8 beef noodle restaurants, Yong-Kang Beef Noodle is probably the most famous,…
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魚丸伯仔 - 70 Years Fishball Shop in Jiufen Old Street

Jiufen was a Japanese mining hub during the Japanese gold rush during World War II. It has now become a tourist attraction where Taiwanese and foreigners like to visit on a day trip from Taipei.  Jiufen Old Street is the main street in Jiufen,…
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三寶大腸麵線 (Taipei) - Mee Sua Restaurant with 30 Years History

  三寶大腸麵線 originated from Kaohsiung and there is one outlet in Taipei. It has been around for more than 30 years.  Located in Wanhua District, it is not a place tourists will frequent and only locals will know…
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Klook 4G WiFi Router - Easy Pick Up and Stable Connection

As a travel blogger, staying connected to the internet while traveling is of utmost importance to me. I need to be able to check and reply to any comments on my social media and email in a timely manner. I have no sense of direction, especially…