Bargain in Taiwan? Pic: Dino-themed store (not there anymore?) at Danshui, New Taipei City! ;-) To bargain or not to bargain in Taiwan? Before you hunt down and bag your shopping home from Taiwan, check this quiz to see how much you know about bargaining myths! Bargaining myths in Taiwan quiz Which of these statements is true. Which is false? 1. A handful of departmental stores are designated “government-approved... 

Spot the Tourists! Pic: Gift store at Jiufen village, New Taipei City! ;-) So you want to give a great gift to a Taiwanese friend? Can you really be sure your gift will NOT offend your friend at all — before what you offer can even delight him or her?! Stupid tourist quiz Which 2 of these items will the Taiwan folks find taboo as presents: 1. Clock! 2. Chocolates! 3. Food products from your country! 4.... 

Welcome smart tourist! This is a new series of mini posts, to coincide with the launch of my first premium Taiwan travel E-Book in end January. Title: Stupid Tourists series. Topic: Sensitivities and shock facing the tourists traveling Taiwan. Start: 1 mini post every week, beginning from 19 Jan 2012. Don't be the proverbial stupid tourist in Taiwan! Pic: Taipei Zoo sign :-) Taiwan visitors,... 

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