Sometimes referred to as a “Grandma Bag”, the iconic striped Taiwan tote bag 茄芷袋 has become something of fashion item these days and a top Taiwan souvenir. Practical AND cool, these red, green and blue Taiwan striped tote bags started out as a simple way to carry groceries and food market items back home and […]
Category Archives: ICONIC TAIWAN
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Jun
Jun
Widely available in most shops and a nostalgic taste for many, Taiwan’s famous caramel egg dessert is a tasty treat enjoyed by millions every day. A popular pudding, no trip to Taiwan is complete without trying a Taiwanese caramel egg pudding dessert (Tong Yi Pudding) straight from the fridge. Also known as ‘Taiwan Uni President […]
28
Aug
Aug
From fantastic food to cute cartoon characters, Taiwan is famous for many things and trying to narrow it down for this iconic Taiwan list wasn’t easy. The love for Taiwan amongst travellers is immense, and there are some particularly popular Taiwan things you must try whilst there (or bring back home as souvenirs). Featuring favourites […]
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Mar
Mar
Which is the most tasty Taiwan pineapple cake? We put it to our Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group for a vote, and there were a few clear favourites plus a lot of other great suggestions. From famous brand Taiwan pineapple cakes to some less well known bakeries, the results were a great tool to […]
CONVENIENCE STORES, FOOD AND DRINK, ICONIC TAIWAN
Taiwan Kuai Kuai Coconut Corn Puffs 乖乖 – Taiwan’s ‘Good Luck’ Snack
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Mar
Mar
There are many tasty Taiwan snacks but one in particular is bought as much for good luck as it is for eating! The familiar green packet of Taiwan’s Kuai Kuai coconut butter corn puffs can be seen everywhere, from supermarket shelves through to a common offering in temples. Amazingly, it also features in many workplaces […]
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Mar
Mar
Taiwan stamp collecting is a fun and free thing to do in Taiwan, suitable for all ages (including big ‘kids’ like ourselves). One of the most popular topics of conversation in our Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group, you’ll find free Taiwan stamps to collect at stations, attractions and shopping malls. We always collect stamps […]