Taiwan culture • Coco in Taiwan

10 Things About Life in Taiwan That Might Surprise You

August 29, 2021
/
Life, Living in Taiwan

Venturing to a new country is always full of exciting novelties! Here are 10 surprising things about living in Taiwan that no one told you.

Read More
2 Comments
/
By Corissa
/

Visit The Famous “Three Big Temples”: Things To Do in Keelung #4

August 14, 2021
/
Explore Taiwan, Culture, Keelung, Religion

Soak in the culture and religion in Keelung by paying a visit to its Three Big Temples - centers of local life, celebration and festivity!

Read More
Leave a comment
/
By Corissa
/

What is 228? Understanding Taiwan’s Peace Memorial Day

March 6, 2021
/
Explore Taiwan, Culture, History, Holidays, Taipei

It is only in recent decades that the 228 Incident, or 228 Massacre, has been spoken of publicly. Prior to that it was a strictly taboo subject, carefully left unmentioned so as not to incur the wrath of an unforgiving government in an era of martial law.

Read More
Leave a comment
/
By Corissa
/

Who Dis?

Hey there! I'm Corissa, a Hong Kong-grown American expat living in Keelung. I like to explore and write about it! I hope for what I write here to be useful, inspiring, thought-provoking and fun! Join me as I learn all about what makes Taiwan Taiwan. New posts as often as I can!

connect with me

Instagram
Twitter
LinkedIn

Be the first to know!

Email Address

Buy Me a Coffee

Recently Published

The Taiwan Receipt Lottery: How to Play & Redeem Your Winnings
Everything You Need to Know About Garbage Disposal (and Recycling!) in Taiwan
Claw Machine Arcades in Taiwan: Why Are There So Many?!
Giving Birth in Taiwan: My Personal Experience
10 Things About Life in Taiwan That Might Surprise You