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inVISIBLE TAIWAN

Exploring hidden spaces of Taiwan from a local perspective.

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Keelung: The Ever-evolving Port City of Taiwan - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep1
Keelung was once the seventh-largest container port in the world, and Taiwan’s portal to the global market. While its glory in commerce has faded, Keelung remains a charismatic cit
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The Tints and Shades That Define Taiwan - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep2
The color palette defines a culture in a subtle yet fundamental way, and it is no exception for Taiwan. Mountains, rice fields, garments, envelopes, what colors would these things
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Scents of an Island: Taiwan - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep3
Scents constitute a palace of nostalgia, where we store memories that we thought we have forgotten. Follow a local Taiwanese and learn how different scents represent various phases
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Urban Hideouts: Taipei City - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep4
Life in the city could be exhausting sometimes, and we all have our ways to bounce back. Follow a local of Taipei City and explore the urban hideouts where he catches his breath. F
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Mountaineering in Taiwan: Minivans and Secret Routes - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep5
Taiwan’s diverse landscapes make the island nation an ideal location for mountaineering and camping, and everyone has their own way of approaching Mother Nature. Follow an outdoor
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How Lighting and Latitude Shape the Taiwanese Culture - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep6
Latitudes and landscapes dictate how sunlight approaches different regions, and the nuances in lighting shape how a culture sees the world. In Taiwan, people have been using light
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Finding Peace of Mind in Urban Taiwan - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep7
Urban life could easily wear us out, and peace of mind seems to have become a luxury. On one hand, the high population density in Taiwan poses a threat to quality of life; on the o
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The Convenient Life of Fur Babies in Taiwan - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep8
As limited as spaces in Taiwan are, people find ways to keep fur babies around them. Located in the suburb of New Taipei City, the Houtong Cat Village is the home to hundreds of fe

Scents of an Island: Taiwan - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep3

Published 11/23/2023 18:00

Provider TaiwanPlus

Scents constitute a palace of nostalgia, where we store memories that we thought we have forgotten. Follow a local Taiwanese and learn how different scents represent various phases in his life. The smell of bulrush carries the memories of a once vibrant weaving industry. The smell of spices and dried goods implies a logistics network that connects different corners of Taiwan. The fragrance of soy sauce is the intersection of agriculture and food culture.

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Keelung: The Ever-evolving Port City of Taiwan - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep1

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Keelung was once the seventh-largest container port in the world, and Taiwan’s portal to the global market. While its glory in commerce has faded, Keelung remains a charismatic cit

The Tints and Shades That Define Taiwan - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep2

The Tints and Shades That Define Taiwan - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep2

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Urban Hideouts: Taipei City - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep4

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Mountaineering in Taiwan: Minivans and Secret Routes - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep5

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Taiwan’s diverse landscapes make the island nation an ideal location for mountaineering and camping, and everyone has their own way of approaching Mother Nature. Follow an outdoor

How Lighting and Latitude Shape the Taiwanese Culture - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep6

How Lighting and Latitude Shape the Taiwanese Culture - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep6

Latitudes and landscapes dictate how sunlight approaches different regions, and the nuances in lighting shape how a culture sees the world. In Taiwan, people have been using light

Finding Peace of Mind in Urban Taiwan - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep7

Finding Peace of Mind in Urban Taiwan - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep7

Urban life could easily wear us out, and peace of mind seems to have become a luxury. On one hand, the high population density in Taiwan poses a threat to quality of life; on the o

The Convenient Life of Fur Babies in Taiwan - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep8

The Convenient Life of Fur Babies in Taiwan - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep8

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Preserving the Good Old Days: Art Restoration in Taiwan - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep9

Preserving the Good Old Days: Art Restoration in Taiwan - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep9

Restoration is the key to connecting the old and the new. Taiwanese art restorer Leo Tsai and his team are dedicated to preserving the gates of Taoist temples in Taiwan. These tem

Bringing Basic Amenity to Rural Taiwan - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep10

Bringing Basic Amenity to Rural Taiwan - inVISIBLE TAIWAN Ep10

Taiwan has one of the highest convenience store density in the world, averaging one convenience store per two thousand people. However, the convenience of life in Taiwan is way mor