Taiwanomaly
@taiwanomaly.bsky.social
Let untold stories unfold in a “ghost nation” so paradoxical some say it doesn’t exist.
(Disclaimer: ghosts guaranteed for late August through mid-September travel only. Limit one spirit per tourist group. May not be combined with other offers.)
(Disclaimer: ghosts guaranteed for late August through mid-September travel only. Limit one spirit per tourist group. May not be combined with other offers.)
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Taiwanomaly
@taiwanomaly.bsky.social
· Dec 4
Challenging terrain for an unguided western visitor, Taiwan brims with immersive experiences and shares the same energy as cultural neighbors Japan and Korea while allowing tourists to transcend the label and have genuine and unique interactions all in a safe, G7-development-level environment.
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Taiwan has a population of about 23 million people.
But did you know that half of them live in these highlighted urban areas?
But did you know that half of them live in these highlighted urban areas?
January 26, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Taiwan has a population of about 23 million people.
But did you know that half of them live in these highlighted urban areas?
But did you know that half of them live in these highlighted urban areas?
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My mom thinks I show the ugly side of Taiwan when I photograph alleyways… what do you think?
Taiwan is full of 小巷 (alleyways) between buildings, creating their own little spaces for scooter parking and secret shortcuts through the city… I really enjoy them
#sonyalpha #taiwan #streetphotography
Taiwan is full of 小巷 (alleyways) between buildings, creating their own little spaces for scooter parking and secret shortcuts through the city… I really enjoy them
#sonyalpha #taiwan #streetphotography
January 25, 2026 at 3:43 PM
My mom thinks I show the ugly side of Taiwan when I photograph alleyways… what do you think?
Taiwan is full of 小巷 (alleyways) between buildings, creating their own little spaces for scooter parking and secret shortcuts through the city… I really enjoy them
#sonyalpha #taiwan #streetphotography
Taiwan is full of 小巷 (alleyways) between buildings, creating their own little spaces for scooter parking and secret shortcuts through the city… I really enjoy them
#sonyalpha #taiwan #streetphotography
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Somewhere in Taichung. (I've blocked out the license plate on the scooter.)
Lomography Redscale reversed to "normal" orientation, Rollei 35 AF.
Lomography Redscale reversed to "normal" orientation, Rollei 35 AF.
January 22, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Somewhere in Taichung. (I've blocked out the license plate on the scooter.)
Lomography Redscale reversed to "normal" orientation, Rollei 35 AF.
Lomography Redscale reversed to "normal" orientation, Rollei 35 AF.
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another tropical country bobsled team has entered the games
focustaiwan.tw/sports/20260...
focustaiwan.tw/sports/20260...
Record 10 Taiwanese athletes qualify for 2026 Olympic Winter Games - Focus Taiwan
Taiwan will be represented by a record 10 athletes across seven sports at the upcoming Olympic Winter Games in Milan, including the country's first-ever women's bobsleigh team, the Ministry of Sports ...
focustaiwan.tw
January 21, 2026 at 9:45 PM
another tropical country bobsled team has entered the games
focustaiwan.tw/sports/20260...
focustaiwan.tw/sports/20260...
Cold in Taipei again today, with 13 C / 55 F being the forecast highs.
January 21, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Cold in Taipei again today, with 13 C / 55 F being the forecast highs.
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Rubbing of the Wo Fang Ting by Wang Xiu-ren, 69.1 X 45.8 cm © Institute of History and Philology, Academia Sinica (187713-108)
The vessel is 23.2cm height, stored in the National Palace Museum, Taipei. Lid of the vessel is stored in the Institute of History and Philology, Academia Sinica.
The vessel is 23.2cm height, stored in the National Palace Museum, Taipei. Lid of the vessel is stored in the Institute of History and Philology, Academia Sinica.
January 21, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Rubbing of the Wo Fang Ting by Wang Xiu-ren, 69.1 X 45.8 cm © Institute of History and Philology, Academia Sinica (187713-108)
The vessel is 23.2cm height, stored in the National Palace Museum, Taipei. Lid of the vessel is stored in the Institute of History and Philology, Academia Sinica.
The vessel is 23.2cm height, stored in the National Palace Museum, Taipei. Lid of the vessel is stored in the Institute of History and Philology, Academia Sinica.
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Just lounging out at the top of what was once the world’s tallest building (2004 to 2010). Bonus points if you know what the giant yellow ball behind me in photo one is! 🌕
January 21, 2026 at 5:49 AM
Just lounging out at the top of what was once the world’s tallest building (2004 to 2010). Bonus points if you know what the giant yellow ball behind me in photo one is! 🌕
An added reason to visit.
books dot com dot tw opened a new 24-hour bookstore near Taipei City Hall back in July. They even have Toto washlets on the toilets!
January 21, 2026 at 7:49 PM
An added reason to visit.
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The express train running the length of Taiwan ran every 15 minutes. The one with more stops in the industrial center ran more often. A HSR leaving Taipei Main every 5 mins or less!
HSR (300 kph) runs on the west coastal plain. We also took the slower conventional train along the mountainous east
HSR (300 kph) runs on the west coastal plain. We also took the slower conventional train along the mountainous east
January 21, 2026 at 2:19 PM
The express train running the length of Taiwan ran every 15 minutes. The one with more stops in the industrial center ran more often. A HSR leaving Taipei Main every 5 mins or less!
HSR (300 kph) runs on the west coastal plain. We also took the slower conventional train along the mountainous east
HSR (300 kph) runs on the west coastal plain. We also took the slower conventional train along the mountainous east
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Kaohsiung road bike trip includes costal monkeys 🙈 with skyline sights like a hulking, at-times abandoned skyscraper that’s the second-tallest in Taiwan.
January 20, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Kaohsiung road bike trip includes costal monkeys 🙈 with skyline sights like a hulking, at-times abandoned skyscraper that’s the second-tallest in Taiwan.
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These people are also the reason why Taiwan has very cinematic-looking military photos like these
January 20, 2026 at 7:59 PM
These people are also the reason why Taiwan has very cinematic-looking military photos like these
Kaohsiung road bike trip includes costal monkeys 🙈 with skyline sights like a hulking, at-times abandoned skyscraper that’s the second-tallest in Taiwan.
January 20, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Kaohsiung road bike trip includes costal monkeys 🙈 with skyline sights like a hulking, at-times abandoned skyscraper that’s the second-tallest in Taiwan.
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I really need to do this more often.
January 19, 2026 at 6:59 AM
I really need to do this more often.
@heybrendan.bsky.social was visiting one of numerous 7-11 convenience stores in Taiwan just a few hours ago.
January 19, 2026 at 4:01 PM
@heybrendan.bsky.social was visiting one of numerous 7-11 convenience stores in Taiwan just a few hours ago.
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Taipei!
I’m ashamed to admit that I thought “street food” was basically a euphemism/term of art for non-gourmet food that might have once been served on the street but no longer is.
Taipei very much disabused me of this notion (and converted me to street-food maximalism) 1/
I’m ashamed to admit that I thought “street food” was basically a euphemism/term of art for non-gourmet food that might have once been served on the street but no longer is.
Taipei very much disabused me of this notion (and converted me to street-food maximalism) 1/
January 18, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Taipei!
I’m ashamed to admit that I thought “street food” was basically a euphemism/term of art for non-gourmet food that might have once been served on the street but no longer is.
Taipei very much disabused me of this notion (and converted me to street-food maximalism) 1/
I’m ashamed to admit that I thought “street food” was basically a euphemism/term of art for non-gourmet food that might have once been served on the street but no longer is.
Taipei very much disabused me of this notion (and converted me to street-food maximalism) 1/
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🚨 Rare redemption! This one is for STARLUX Airlines ✈️ business class from Taipei (TPE) to Seattle (SEA) for 75k Atmos points. The flight leaves on Jan 20th, 2026 📆
I would call STARLUX directly to confirm this availability
I would call STARLUX directly to confirm this availability
January 18, 2026 at 4:10 AM
🚨 Rare redemption! This one is for STARLUX Airlines ✈️ business class from Taipei (TPE) to Seattle (SEA) for 75k Atmos points. The flight leaves on Jan 20th, 2026 📆
I would call STARLUX directly to confirm this availability
I would call STARLUX directly to confirm this availability
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Guishan Island (Turtle Island)
Yilan County, Taiwan
1997
Yilan County, Taiwan
1997
January 17, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Guishan Island (Turtle Island)
Yilan County, Taiwan
1997
Yilan County, Taiwan
1997
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ateji annoy me so much. kaohsiung only has its name because the japanese colonial government replaced the siraya name "takao" (written 打狗 in taiwanese) with 高雄 - pronounced "takao" in japanese but with a completely different meaning, and a vastly different pronounciation in both taiwanese + mandarin
January 17, 2026 at 6:24 PM
ateji annoy me so much. kaohsiung only has its name because the japanese colonial government replaced the siraya name "takao" (written 打狗 in taiwanese) with 高雄 - pronounced "takao" in japanese but with a completely different meaning, and a vastly different pronounciation in both taiwanese + mandarin
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I should go to Taiwan
January 14, 2026 at 6:08 PM
I should go to Taiwan
Iowa knows #TaiwanCanHelp
One of the invigorating aspects of my position is my work on the International Relations Committee.
I've built a relationship with the Taiwanese consulate, and had a wonderful opportunity to catch up with Mr. Paul Sun, Vice-Consul for the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago.
I've built a relationship with the Taiwanese consulate, and had a wonderful opportunity to catch up with Mr. Paul Sun, Vice-Consul for the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago.
January 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Iowa knows #TaiwanCanHelp
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Taiwanese airlines book strong sales in 2025
orientaviation.com/articles/150...
orientaviation.com/articles/150...
January 15, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Taiwanese airlines book strong sales in 2025
orientaviation.com/articles/150...
orientaviation.com/articles/150...
@cineasiaonline.bsky.social provides Spain’s promo poster for a theatrical run of Taiwan’s “Left Handed Girl” / “La Chica Zurda”
January 13, 2026 at 11:32 PM
@cineasiaonline.bsky.social provides Spain’s promo poster for a theatrical run of Taiwan’s “Left Handed Girl” / “La Chica Zurda”
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Vietnamese white dish with foliated rim and lotus flower décor in underglaze blue. 15th Century.; MD: 35.4cm. © Museum of Taipei, Taiwan
January 13, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Vietnamese white dish with foliated rim and lotus flower décor in underglaze blue. 15th Century.; MD: 35.4cm. © Museum of Taipei, Taiwan
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Dazhi Bridge, Taipei 🇹🇼
January 13, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Dazhi Bridge, Taipei 🇹🇼
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Good morning, Kaohsiung!
January 13, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Good morning, Kaohsiung!