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COUNTRY CODE
+886
CURRENCY
TW$1 = PHP1.44/US$0.03
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Taxis to the city will cost you
TW$1,100 (PHP1,585). Private bus companies
run trips from both terminals; you’ll pay a more
manageable TW$110–140 (PHP158–202). To get
around, take the MRT.
BY DAY
Visit Taipei 101, Ximending and Freedom
Square — they’re all conveniently located and
accessible by MRT. Take a one-hour bus ride to
Yehliu; the peculiar rock formations make you feel
as if you’ve traveled to an eerie and faraway planet.
BY NIGHT
Take the MRT to Jiantan (not Shilin)
station and follow the crowd to Shilin Night Market.
Try the
jipai
(fried chicken the size of your face) and
the Taiwanese sausage. For dessert, try
mang guo
shue hua bing
(finely shaved ice with mango).
SLEEP
The Grand Hotel looks like a gigantic
imperial palace built thousands of years ago. Each
room features Western and Oriental decor.
www.
grand-hotel.org/main/default.htm
THAILAND
BANGKOK
BEST BREAKFAST
After You
Dessert Café
(Cafe J-Ave., Thonglor)
is
open daily from 7am to midnight.
BEST DINNER
Street Food at
Sukhumvit Soi 38. It’s very famous so
you won’t miss it!
BEST SOUVENIRS
Durian chips!
They’re not what you think they taste
like. Buy them at the local groceries
or MBK.
Mia
Marchadesch
Jaranilla
style contributor,
Expat Ladies
Bangkok
TAIWAN
TAIPEI
BESTBREAKFAST
Dan bing
is a
must-try — one layer of omelette with
scallions cooked with a layer of pancake.
BESTDINNER
Try
jian jiao
(Taiwanese pot stickers); it’s delicious,
inexpensive and available all over the city.
INSIDER TIP
If you’re into
electronics, Nova, next to Taipei Main
Station, has good deals on computers.
For cameras, go to Bo Ai Rd.
Jojo Huang
Tang
high school teacher
COUNTRY CODE
+66 (2)
CURRENCY
THB1 = PHP1.37/US$0.03
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There is a free airport shuttle to
the Public Transportation Center in town. A taxi
costs THB200 (PHP275). In the city, use the
BTS Skytrains and avoid the jams.
Tuk-tuks
are
available but only for short distances.
BY DAY
When in Bangkok, make sure to visit the
temples. There are several in the city, but the most
popular one is Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha). Slip in
some retail therapy at malls like MBK, Emporium,
Siam Paragon and Terminal 21.
BY NIGHT
Bangkok is famous for its rooftop bars.
Dress to the nines, then check out the city’s highest
bar to date — Lebua at the State Tower. Enjoy
magnificent night views of the Chao Praya River
and the city while sipping vino or a cocktail.
SLEEP
Somerset Sukhumvit Thonglor has all
the comfort and conveniences of a serviced
apartment.
www.somerset.com/thailand/
bangkok/somerset_sukhumvit_thonglor.html