山豬肉 Wild Boar Meat
Another locals’ favorite- stir fried wild boar meat. It’s tender, juicy with mad flavor. — **山豬肉 Wild Boar Meat**

Another locals’ favorite- stir fried wild boar meat. It’s tender, juicy with mad flavor.

Make them buns

竹筒飯 Bamboo rice

Bamboo rice is one of Ulai’s well-known native tribal snacks, it is made by stuffing thick stalks of bamboo with a mixture of rice, vegetables and wild boar meat. Usually sealed with tinfoil and a rubber band, then steamed over hot coals. The result is a filling and flavourful snack that’s perfect for toting along on treks through mountains and jungles.

Ulai 烏來
Ulai is a rural area located in the southern part of New Taipei City. It is famous for its hot springs, native heritage arts and foods (served both by street vendors and in casual cafe settings). It’s as simple as taking the train to t… — **Ulai 烏來**

Ulai is a rural area located in the southern part of New Taipei City. It is famous for its hot springs, native heritage arts and foods (served both by street vendors and in casual cafe settings). It’s as simple as taking the train to the last stop, hopping on a bus and strolling down the path to discover all the treats Ulai has to offer. This lush mountain destination was a day trip for us, but can be an evening spa and dinner experience for city dwellers as well!

茶葉蛋 Tea eggs
Tea eggs are a traditional Chinese snack, it’s delicious and simple to make. Boil eggs, then gently crack each eggs shell all around. Let them steep in a big bowl of tea (we usually use black tea leaves with a little of soy sauce … — **茶葉蛋 Tea eggs**

Tea eggs are a traditional Chinese snack, it’s delicious and simple to make. Boil eggs, then gently crack each eggs shell all around. Let them steep in a big bowl of tea (we usually use black tea leaves with a little of soy sauce and five spice to give them a little kick) for 2 days and there they are!

After hours: City Hawkers
He posed for the camera in the next moment. — **After hours: City Hawkers**

He posed for the camera in the next moment.

Taipei MRT Experience

When traveling the public train system in Taipei, one cannot help but compare to other systems on multiple points. Navigation within each station is more clear than most airports with helpful signs reminding us to breastfeed over here or use the toilet there (this one has no vacancy) and if you’d like to take your time please enjoy the art exhibition or sculpture garden on the train platform! Bright lighting, colors and design are all integrated to keep passengers both happy and orderly while riding.

I’ve never seen so many children thrilled, no blissed out of their mind, to ride the underground here all while standing or sitting in perfect maner. Priority seating is clearly marked with 2 different colored seats (dark blue). This skillful choice leaves the seats empty (even during heavy commute times) unless occupied by the elderly, pregnant or infirm. Wonderful to see a senior citizen walk right onto the train and sit down without any strain whatsoever.

No more tickets!! Brilliant. Even the single trip gets a nifty reusable plastic coin embedded with the travel value. Beep beep. Much of the ride in the center of the city remains underground, but as we travel outward the tracks become elevated revealing one of the best ways to see Taipei on a rainy afternoon. Take the train to a few end-of-line locations and find yourself in a fishing village and marketplace or mountain hotspring. Does it get any better than this?!?!

Wunderstair

On our last night in Shanghai we met up with our friend Hoang from the CreativeSession, SF. So Shanghai wit it.

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