Travelfilter: Help me, oh well-traveled ones! (Taiwan, language schools, etc.) [more inside]
posted by Scattercat on Jun 17, 2009 - 3 answers

Ice Cream Filter: When in Taiwan a few years back, I enjoyed an ice cream that was described to me as "chinese potato." It was purple in color, and it tasted slightly sweet, but otherwise relatively benign. What the hell did I likely eat? (Googling brings up very nearly nothing.)
posted by disillusioned on Apr 6, 2009 - 10 answers

I've twice bought the same cosmetic packaging components from a specific Taiwanese manufacturer through a US-based middleman. I'm ready to re-order and want to circumvent the middleman and order directly from the manufacturer who we will call BG Manufacturing. There are some fairly compelling motivations and rationale for doing so. Important details inside. [more inside]
posted by Muirwylde on Jan 18, 2009 - 5 answers

OldCommercialFilter: Taiwanese soap commercial - help me find a video on the tubes! [more inside]
posted by curagea on Aug 8, 2008 - 4 answers

[Taiwanese law question] Does adoption legitimate an illegitimate child under Taiwanese law? [more inside]
posted by Capri on Jul 24, 2008 - 2 answers

It's the middle of the night in Taipei, Taiwan and I'm shivering with a fever of 101.7 degrees F - at what point should I head to the hospital? [more inside]
posted by Dr.James.Orin.Incandenza on May 14, 2008 - 20 answers

What is Philips' (Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.) main address in Taiwan?
posted by strangelove on Jun 7, 2007 - 1 answer

Please give me Taiwan travel suggestions. [more inside]
posted by medusa on May 2, 2007 - 11 answers

Taiwan 2008 Presidential elections: What are the odds? [more inside]
posted by priorpark17 on Feb 15, 2007 - 1 answer

I'd like to teach English in China, but only for a couple months. [more inside]
posted by jiawen on Dec 12, 2006 - 8 answers

I am going on a trip next week to Taipei and Hong Kong, and would like leave with an empty suitcase and come back with a full one. Can you help me prepare for what to get where? [more inside]
posted by jonmartin on Dec 10, 2006 - 2 answers

TranslationFilter: Can anyone give a translation of this short article at Taiwan Ellegirl? Thanks!
posted by mikepop on Nov 29, 2006 - 5 answers

Should I study at TaiDa and incur a US$10,000 debt or teach English in Jiangmen (near HK) and, you know, not be broke? Primary focus: learning Mandarin for future international business/applied technology grad school/career. [more inside]
posted by dihutenosa on Aug 19, 2006 - 7 answers

Please help a confused student (US citizen) figure out how to study Mandarin in Taiwan. [more inside]
posted by dihutenosa on May 10, 2006 - 5 answers

TravelFilter: Taipei, Taiwan. [more inside]
posted by DaShiv on Feb 9, 2006 - 4 answers

I have been asked to move to Tainan, Taiwan for one year to teach English and take a few Chinese classes. Is this a smart idea, safe place... [I have a few more questions inside]. [more inside]
posted by bamassippi on Aug 25, 2005 - 22 answers

Two questions: What would make a good California-related trinket/gift? And what's there to do in Taipei? [More Inside] [more inside]
posted by numble on Dec 14, 2004 - 13 answers

I'm going to Taiwan and am looking for places to find cheap electronics. Is there any equivalent of Tokyo's Akihabara?
posted by calwatch on Oct 9, 2004 - 2 answers

Advice on traveling from Seattle or Vancouver, B.C. to Okinawa or Taiwan cheaply. [General advice appreciated, three specific queries inside.] [more inside]
posted by jeffmshaw on Apr 22, 2004 - 7 answers