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Taipei Travel Guide: Ish Meets Taiwan

So, it’s been a while since I’ve made an entry here and since it’s March once again, I’ve decided to write about one of my most frequently visited Asian cities. Taipei is the venue for the annual Amway Cup, a Women’s 9-ball tournament which is attended by the best players in the world. The Philippines sends a contingent yearly and this is one of the events that we always look forward to. Top 3 reasons why we love Taipei: 1. THE WEATHER-We’re always here around spring so it’s pleasantly chilly. Enough to be able to wear winter clothes (any chance to wear winter clothes, f you live in the Philippines, is a treat!) but not too chilly that we can’t stay outdoors for extended periods. 2. THE FOOD- Yup it’s the home of stinky tofu, chicken ass on a stick and all sorts of other crazy street food! Of course, you can’t go to Taiwan and miss Din Tai Fung for the best Xiao Long Bao! Even the food court fare in the malls are great. Serving...