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Royal Muay Thai Stadium
In case you haven’t heard, Muay Thai, otherwise known as Thai Boxing, is the beloved national sport of Thailand. This martial art was developed several hundred years ago as a form of close-combat fighting, and it’s all about using your...
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The Story of the Zhonghe Animal Shelter
The Story of the Zhonghe Animal Shelter In Taiwan, the issue of homeless animals has been a cause for concern for many years, and even in the capital city of Taipei, stray dogs and cats are a common sight. Taiwan saw a rise in abandoned...
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Rot Fai Market (Vintage Market)
Fittingly situated in an old train market, this open-air bazaar presents an incredible consortium of vendors selling vintage goods. From iconic Americana collectibles to Japanese World War II motorbikes to antique furniture to Mao...
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Duncan Lin
The Story of Duncan Lin“From my earliest memory, I have always liked drawing, but have never thought about making it my career,” says Duncan Lin, one of Taiwan’s most popular comics artists from Hualien. With a fanbase of 20 million and...
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Figure Museum W
Located in Chungdam, Gangnam District, Figure Museum W is a one of kind experience. This action figure museum boasts a 5 story playground that features all your favorite characters including some of the rarest collections in the world....
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Top Fit
If you ever wanted to train in the gym from the Hunger Games this might be the closest thing to it. Featuring a minimalist design that highlights TF’s array of modern fitness devices, this feels like a gym from the future....
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Wishing Trees
During the peak season of the lunar new year, come join thousands of locals as they descend upon the Wishing Tree to try their luck at setting the right tone for the new year. There are two main banyan trees that appear to bear fruit...
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Vinyl Hero
Suffering from vinyl lust? Vinyl Hero may be Hong Kong's only cure for ailing beat junkies, turntablists and record collectors. Paul Au's seemingly makeshift store boasts a mountain of a collection - vintage vinyl ranging from the pop...
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Villian Hitting
Sometimes when there's something or someone bothering you, it feels good to go for a run, workout, or whatever you prefer to blow off some steam, yeah? But when you don't have the time (and if you happen to be in Hong Kong), just go find...
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Don Quijote
When faced with the question of "what do you get someone who has everything?", take thee to Donki. When you know you want to buy things but don't know what you want to buy and have hours to spare, find your nearest Donki and head there...
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Café Fukuro Sabo (Owl Café)
There is no shortage of themed cafes in Tokyo. Basically whatever you're into - whether it's cats, subservient maids, prisons, hospitals - there's a café to fulfill your wierdest fantasies. And if you happen to have a thing for owls, now...
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Robot Restaurant
If we were forced to describe the Robot Restaurant show in a few words, we might start with a light show + vegas cabaret + dance club + furries + robots – but that still doesn't convey how bizarre this combination is. Located in...
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Katana Exercise
The way of the Samurai is one steeped in ritual and strict codes of conduct that seeks to avoid conflict rather than seek it. But make no mistake, those crazy enough to mess with a samurai often met with the sharp end of the samurai's...
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Elephant Mountain
Some people like to travel far and wide to find the most beautiful hiking trails in the world. Which is great. But you're more of a '15-minutes from a city epicenter' kind of person…Lace up for The Elephant Mountain Hiking Trail located...
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Chess Taipei
“They told us hip-hop wouldn't work,” are the first remarks from this nightclub's team of owners. Well, they were wrong.Located a stone's throw away from the crowded shopping centers that house the majority of nightlife, this is where...
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Senso-ji Shrine
Whether in peak or offpeak season, the Senso-ji Temple is worth the visit. Knows as the oldest temple in Tokyo, this gorgeous piece of work can hold it's own to the grand palace grounds in Thailand. Large and beautifully structured, the...
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Saya-no-yudokoro
Where do you go to relax when you live in a city that never sleeps? While the suburbs and countryside offer the most common retreats, this rare find allows you to enjoy the comfort of a natural hot spring just 30 minutes from Shibuya....
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Tsukiji Fish Market
Taking part in Tsukiji's famed tuna auction is no easy feat. It takes dedication and a really early bedtime (or lack thereof) to be part of the lucky 120 that gets the pleasure of lining up at 3:30am in the morning for a 15 minute show....
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MaoKong Gondola
Whether you are planning a day at the Zoo or looking to soak in some of the most breathtaking views of Taipei City and Taipei 101 - the MaoKong Gondola always delivers the goods. The unique “crystal cabins” offer glass transparent...
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Wild Hot Springs
This magical hidden gem has been healing locals from back-pain and boredom for several generations. The all natural hot (and cold) spring built by Taiwanese locals provides a variety of pools to plunge into at all temperatures. Tucked...
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O3 Fitness
Bring your muscles to O3 Fitness, a modern workout spot frequented by celebrities and pro athletes who keep up their toned bodies by way of everything from indoor wall climbing to MMA.This sleek, multi-discipline church of fitness and...
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Ningxia Night Market
Sometimes, two dinners are better than one and nobody does late night eats better than Ningxia Night Market. Among all the night markets in Taipei, Ningxia is most famous for having the tastiest food - no doubt. Easy to get to, Ningxia...
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Monster Taipei
This toy shop located in Dongqu (East District) is stacked wall to wall with a unique selection of collectibles from around the globe, each handpicked by the legendary store owner and regular of the Taipei Toy Festival, Ren-shou Huang...
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Naked Market
The clothing is optional… for the food that is. Naked Market is the first “unpackaged” grocery store in Asia. Located in the quiet neighborhood of Minsheng, Naked Market aims to reduce food waste by selling its produce and ingredients in...