In today's episode of Let's Go it's all about art, as Amber discusses an exhibition that is currently showing at Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Thomas Demand's: The Stutter of History. Find out about Thomas Demand and his work as well as Amber's thoughts of the exhibition, which is on until May 11th. As today's episode will be the last episode of Let's Go, we also do a recap, looking back at some of the people interviewed and topics we have covered over the past year and a half on the show.
Hi and welcome back to Let's Go, today on the show Amber chats with Michael Maddess from Action Asia Events about trail running and how he got to become the head of Action Asia. Amber also shares her experience taking part in her first ever trail run in Maokong in Taipei this March. If you are interested in finding out more about trail running and it's growth in popularity both across Asia and in Taiwan then this episode if for you!
In this episode of Let's Go Amber talks with Michael Maddess, director of Action Asia Events. The episode discusses the evolution of adventure racing and trail running and how Action Asia has been involved in popularising trail running in Taiwan and across Asia. Micheal also shares insights on the unique terrain, training methods, and the community aspect of trail running.
In today's episode of Let's Go, Amber chats with David and Yuli about their travel plans whilst in Taiwan. Alongside the Taiwan Hustle Conference, they also headed to Xiaoliuqiu Island to swim with turtles, and enjoyed plenty of delicious Taiwanese food, including seafood and sweet treats.
In this week's episode of Let's Go, Amber talks with Dave and Yuli about their trip to Taiwan for the 2025 Taiwan Hustle Dance Congress.
Hi again, in this week's episode Amber shares the history of some of Taiwan's most dangerous (and thrilling) fireworks festivals, including Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival and The Bombing of Lord Handan.
In this week's episode of Let's Go, Amber bridges the pacific discussing her recent trip to MExico and some of the similarites she noticed between the two countries, including food, culture and natural enviroments.
Are you a thrill seeker? Love a rollercoaster? In this week's episode Amber explores what's on offer at some of Taiwan's theme parks.
Welcome back! In today's episode of Let's Go I am going to explore Taipei's selection of Bib Gourmand restaurants. You'll learn the history of the Michelin guide, and its cheaper cousin, Bib Gourmand! Taipei has more than 40 spots where you can sample high quality and delicious food for a fraction of the price of a Michelin starred eatery, and that's what we'll be chatting about today!
In this episode, Amber continues her conversation with Jason Huang, co-founder and CEO of Rethink, a non-profit organization focused on environmental education and the protection of Taiwan's coastlines. They discuss various events organized by Rethink, and the unique types of trash found on Taiwan's beaches. Jason shares insights on collaborations with businesses to promote sustainability and educate consumers about waste management. They also discuss sustainable travel practices for tourists visiting Taiwan and the importance of eco-friendly choices.
In this week's episode of Let's Go Amber chats with Jason Huang, the Co-founder and CEO of the organization Rethink, a non-profit organization focused on environmental education and conservation in Taiwan. They discuss the origins of Rethink, the importance of community engagement in beach cleanups, and the unique environmental challenges Taiwan faces, particularly regarding waste management and marine debris. Jason shares his personal journey of reconnecting with nature and emphasizes the need for collective action in addressing environmental issues.
Hi there and welcome back to Let's Go. In this week's episode I am chatting with Sarah Chau about Japan! Japan is renowned for having some exquisite food and that includes of course, sushi! Sarah and I drool over ramen, sushi and sashimi, and even automated 7/11 smoothies in this episode of the show. We also chat about her Tokyo Sea experience!
In this week's episode of Let's Go, Amber chats with Sarah Chau about her recent travels to Japan and realising her wish of seeing a snow capped Mount Fuji. A flight from Taipei to Tokyo only takes around 3 hours, so it's an easy and popular desitination for tourists.
Hi and welcome back to Let's Go, in this week's episode I chat with Amy Hung about her experience of completing the Hyrox competition in Taipei and Hong Kong. Amy explains what Hyrox is and how she got into it as well as what made her decide to travel to Hong Kong to participate in her second competition. As the new year is upon us, my chat with Amy gave me the perfect boost of motivation to acheive some health and fitness goals in the new year, and I hope it does for you too!
In this week's episode of Let's Go, Amber continues her discussion with Ivy Chen about her cooking classes that she offers in Taipei, the flavours of Tainan and the differences between food in Taipei and other places in Taiwan. We also chattted about Ivy's previous work and her recent book!
In this episode, Amber interviews Ivy Chen, a culinary expert who has been teaching Taiwanese cooking to expats since 1997. Ivy shares her journey into the culinary world, her experiences teaching cooking classes, and the cultural connections she fosters through food. The conversation highlights the diversity of Taiwanese cuisine and the joy of sharing culinary traditions with people from around the world.
In this week's episode of Let's Go, Amber continues her conversation with Nick Kembel, the creator of the travel blog at nickkembel.com and the website Taiwan Obsessed. Nick shares more about his passion for writing about a variety of travel destinations, his experiences traveling in Taiwan with kids, and the resources he has that help others discover the beauty of this island.
In this week's episode of Let's Go, Amber talks with fellow Rti host Fil about his recent escapade to the Vagabond Music Festival in Taiwan's southern city of Tainan. Come and listen as Fil lets us in on the festival fun, and also the festival flops.
In this episode of Let's Go, Amber chats with Jim from Ten Drum Cultural Village in Tainan about Taiwanese drumming culture and what the park has to offer visitors.
In this episode of Let's Go, Amber sits down with fellow host Fil Leskovsky to chat about her recent trip to the UK. They cover everything from her first impressions when she landed to exploring the Cotswolds, tasting some great food, and attending a friend's wedding. Along the way, they casually compare life in Taiwan and the UK, talking about different cultures, food traditions, and the joy of reconnecting with friends and family. Join us for an easygoing, fun conversation filled with laid-back travel vibes.