Articles by Stephanie Zsu

Taipei
Taipei has a Parallel Universe. Find it at Yuemeikang Waterfall
When looking for things to do in Taipei, consider getting outside the city to explore a parallel universe like the Yuemeikang waterfall.(Photos: Sean Marc Lee/ VSCO) The Yuemeikang waterfall is located in the town of…

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Why This Wabi-Sabi-Inspired Café May Be Taipei’s Most Closely Guarded Secret
Whether you tuck into spicy mala pasta or a tangy lotus root salad, Xiang Se will delight the senses. (Photos: Sean Marc Lee/ VSCO) Cafés are nothing new in Taipei. Indeed, the idea of stopping…

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Rebel Against the Traditional Taiwanese Food Scene at Fujin Tree
The Taiwanese food scene is typically reserved. Not at Fujin Tree.(Photos: Sean Marc Lee/ VSCO) The menu at Fujin Tree lists classic Taiwanese dishes like dong-po rou, an intensely fatty pork belly stewed in soy…

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Practice the Art of Magazine Browsing at This Taipei Library
Boven Magazine Library. Of all the things to do in Taipei, you probably didn’t consider magazine browsing. (Photos: Sean Marc Lee/ VSCO) Located just off Fuxing South Road, lane 107 is as secluded as they…

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Patience Pays Off at Taipei’s Zen Zoo Tea House
Sip and savor the perfect cup of tea at Zen Zoo tea house in Taipei. (All photos: Sean Marc Lee/VSCO) In order to drink tea at Zen Zoo, in Taipei, you first need to sit…

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Visit Taipei’s Yongchun Food Market for a Taste of Taiwanese Life
Taipei’s Yongchun Market is as traditional as it gets when it comes to shopping for food in Taiwan. (All photos: Sean Marc Lee/VSCO) Before day breaks, Taipei’s Yongchun Market is already bustling. In this haphazard…