Nov23
Published by Asya in Arts, Asia, Chillin, Photos, Relaxing, Taiwan
The house is situated on an old Japanese cherry-farm in the Datun –mountains of North Taiwan. It is designed as a vessel to react on the demanding wind, flooding and heat conditions on the site. The house is a stick raised above the ground in order to let the flood waters run under it. The different spaces are connected to a flexible movement within the axis of outdoor and indoor functions. The smaller bathroom and kitchen unit functions as a kicker stabilizing the wooden structure during the frequent typhoons and earthquakes.
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May28
Published by misha in Asia, Cultural, Events, Photos, Racing, Taiwan, Urban Tourism
Today Taiwan boats of an incredible solar-powered stadium that produce 100% of its electricity from photovoltaic technology! The stadium had a dragon shape with 50,000 seats and 8,844 solar panels that illuminate the track and field with 3,300 lux. The stadium is brand new and will officially open its doors later this year to welcome the 2009 World Games.
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Dec20
Published by Asya in Arts, Asia, Europe, Netherlands, North America, Photos, Taiwan, United States of America
 Cubic House, Rotterdam, NetherlandsÂ
One of the major attractions in the Rotterdam architecture are the Cubic Houses. The cubes are tilted and sit on hexagon-shaped structures.These are 39 cube-shaped dwellings, built in 1984 by Piet Biom, which are still inhabited. The living areas are divisions into three levels – the triangle-shaped lower level contains the living area, the middle level contains the sleeping area and a bathroom, and the top level is used a bedroom and relax place, offers a great view since the apex.
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Jul04
Published by misha in Asia, Cultural, Eating, Hiking, History, Monuments, Photos, Sightseeings, Taiwan, Travel Stories
There is nothing Taiwanese about the Astoria Cafe in Taipei. And that is what made it special. The place was opened over a half century ago, on the west side of Taipei. It is a bakery, which sold fresh bread and homemade cakes downstairs. On upstairs level, it served dark bitter Russian coffee.
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Jan15
Published by misha in Asia, Chillin, Cultural, Eating, Flying, Hotels, Photos, Relaxing, Sightseeings, Spa, Swimming, Taiwan, Travel Stories
The Sun Moon Lake is located in 1,5 hours from Taichung Domestic Airport and 3,5 hours from Chiang Kai Shek International Airport in Taiwan. The place is lovely with adorable views over the mountains and hills.
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Jun09
Published by Asya in Asia, Cultural, Events, History, Museums, Praying, Relaxing, Sightseeings, Taiwan, Travel Stories
Fo Guang Shan is situated in the suburbs of Kaoshiung. It is the largest Buddhist sanctuary in Kaoshiung County. Founded by Venerable Master Hsing Yun in 1967, Fo Guang Shan is the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan. Besides the main shrine at Fo Guang Shan, its biggest attraction would be the Great Buddha Land, surrounded by 480 golden Buddha statues, a sight worth visiting. The Buddhist Cultural Museum has a collection of thousands of modern and ancient Buddhist works of arts. Buddhist works of art are invaluable skillful means for attracting people to Buddhism. Visiting this museum has helped many people to believe.
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Apr30
Published by Asya in Asia, Cultural, History, Museums, Taiwan, Travel Stories
The National Palace Museum (Chinese is an art gallery and museum in Tapei, Republic of China, Taiwan) containing artifacts of ancient China. It should not be confused with the Palace Museum (note the absence of the word “National”), which is the Forbidden City in Beijing. Both institutions derive from the same original institution, which was split in two as a result of the Chinese Civil War .
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