Discover Taiwan

Taitung Showtime Mall is the biggest traditional shopping mall with indoor stalls and internationally recognizable brands. Dulan – this artistic community is centered around an old Sugar Mill and offers both surfing and swimming opportunities at the nearby beach. Visit SuSu Second-Hand Bookstore & Guesthouse in the city center and play with the local owners’ two pet cats who call the shelves their home.
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The parallel and opposing streams of thought in Tuita’s work define a different way in which we can value the things we surround ourselves with. He energetically imbues his finds with an alternate purpose – that which was discarded is now prized. I predominantly work freehand, drawing on the skin as we talk about the intention behind the piece. Each tatau is custom designed to represent culture, heritage, family, milestones and so on. It’s about talanoa and allowing what’s inside to come to the surface.
Weathering, erosion and accumulation have produced a wide range of landforms here. Our tour will stop at Xiaoyeliu, Sanxiantai, Shitiping , marble factory and showroom. Excellent hotels; 2 of the 4 hotels had natural hot springs in the room.
After breakfast transfer to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to catch your flight back to your sweet home. The coastal range is geographically unique and stunning in its beauty. The two main locations where we will stop over to enjoy such amazing view will be at Little Yeliu and Sansiantal. Upon arrival at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport , you will be greeted by our service guide who will transfer you to your accommodation. 9TAIPEI-AUSTRALIA You will be transferred to the airport to board your homebound flight.

We travelled to my home island, where the practice of tapa art had stopped, and brought it back to life by working on two large ngatu with the women in the village. A documentary was made to complement the exhibition, ‘Falevai Flava’ at Mangere Arts Centre. Pauline Adalid made another short documentary about Tui and I, ‘Back In The Water House’, and it played during an exhibition of our tapa art and weaving at Corbans Estate Art Centre in West Auckland. Last September, after working in higher education and outreach for over a decade, I decided to take a leap of faith and pursue my art practice full-time. Pacific northwest artist, illustrator, community organizer, and storyteller living with my partner and child in Seattle, Washington. My artistic practice and influences are firmly rooted in my Tongan cultural upbringing having grown up in Lapaha, Tongatapu and spent parts of my childhood in Onehunga & Mangere Bridge, Aotearoa.
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Highlight for today is visitingKenting National Park, one of the most beautifully reserved natural forests in Taiwan. It is located at the south of Taiwan with popular beach bordering on the tropical region of Taiwan where palm tree, banana trees, sugar cane and surfing beach are part of the scene. The natural landscape like wave erosion caves, ditches, and pillars are amazing along with the enjoyable sea view. The tour continues to travel to Taitung via the Scenic Southern Link Highway.
The mixture of participating artists allowed us to tautoko some well-known names as well as emerging talents working in a variety of mediums. Therefore, documentation is issued on a group-by-group and sequential basis, with earlier departure dates taking priority, and we are unable to accommodate individual requests for early documentation. Any “time at leisure” or “free time” mentioned on any itinerary or brochure is not guaranteed and is subject to flight departure and arrival times.
Later, relax in the thermal springs or take a swim in the pool back at the hotel. En route to San Jose, visit Sarchi Village, known as the centre of Costa Rican handcrafts and where you will see the artists in their workshops making the famous oxcarts. Next stop is Grecia Village to see the metal church that was imported from Belgium to Puerto Limon in 1897. The church was transported by oxcarts to its present-day location, but sat in the plaza for 10 years before being reconstructed.

It’s great for all ages and levels of fitness as guides and gravity do most of the work. Sushi has been elevated to an artform in Japan and eating in the right place can be a transcendental experience. There are some 4,000 sushi restaurants in Japan’s quirky capital, ranging from traditional Edomae eateries to futuristic, and often cheaper,kaitenzushi where you can pluck dishes from a conveyor belt. While the famous Tsukiji fish market closed in 2018 , many of the eateries that make up Tsukiji’s outer market are still open — and are still an affordable spot to get a high-quality, fresh sushi breakfast.
Imagine yourself soaring high above the jungle floor as you zipline through the treetops, eye-to-eye with the lush foliage and exotic rainforest creatures for some ‘Family Fun’. Later, head south to Manuel Antonio, renowned for its warm blue waters, beautiful beaches and abundant exotic wildlife. Leave your gringo boots at the door and embrace the Pura Vida playground of Costa Rica.