A Bookstore at Altitude Did you know that the highest bookstore in Europe is up at an altitude of 3,466 meters? While we won’t head that high, I truly find a bookstore at altitude to be fascinating. Here in Keelung, Milvus was built at 58 meters high. It’s definitely not comparable to the Feltrinelli bookstore on the Mont Blanc but … Read More
“Rainy days should be spent at home with a cup of tea and a good book.” — Bill Patterson While I do agree with this quote, let me introduce an even better way of enjoying a book to you: while travelling and drinking a cup of tea (or a beer?!) with an incredible view … in Taiwan. Indeed, that is … Read More
Independent Bookafé in Keelung “Many people, myself among them, feel better at the mere sight of a book.” Jane Smiley, Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Novel Do you relate to that quote? I definitely do. As I’m currently staying in Taiwan and will be here for an entire year, I’ve been trying to learn Mandarin while sightseeing and discovering … Read More
In Taipei, it’s never difficult to find a loft space with a mix of products and workshop areas. It didn’t occur to me that even in Keelung, you can find one store like this. Tzaba – Handmade Leather Studio “Tzaba喳吧” is located near the end of Yi 1st Rd near the intersection with Zhongzheng Road. The walking path will pass … Read More
