Otago Daily Times: Travel

Enjoy the Games on the cheap

It may cost a fortune to host the Olympics, but, as Sylvia Hui discovered, you won't need to spend one to enjoy the Games.

Taiwan turns on the culture

Taiwan turns on the culture

From exquisite porcelain and ancient bronzes to kitsch damper babies, from exotic Chinese opera to the glamorous film industry, Charmian Smith experiences a whirlwind of Taiwanese culture and discovers an unusual artistic goal.

Tea served a traditional way

Tea served a traditional way

John Dodd (1838-1907) introduced the world, and particularly the United States, to Formosa Oolong tea, a fine tea grown mostly in the hills north of Taipei. Oolong falls somewhere between green (unfermented) and black (fully fermented) tea.

Modern Taiwan booming, lovely

Modern Taiwan booming, lovely

Visiting Taiwan in search of a great-grandfather, Charmian Smith finds contemporary Taipei a fascinating contrast of traditional and modern.

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