Blog posts from the team at International Community Radio Taipei, Taiwan's only English radio station.
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Vlog #5: Biting Camels, Marathon Waste and Pokemon GO Safari Zone!!

Vlog #5: Biting Camels, Marathon Waste and Pokemon GO Safari Zone!!

This is our new ICRT Vlog where we cover some more interesting aspects of news, lifestyle, happenings and entertainment in Taiwan. Now we get to kick back and relax and talk about some of the more trendy and hip things going on around the island! This week, we chat about a camel that gets a mouthful,...Continue reading
ICRT Vlog #4: Microplastics, Farewell S.H.E., and a Giant Marble Ball on a Roll!

ICRT Vlog #4: Microplastics, Farewell S.H.E., and a Giant Marble Ball on a Roll!

This is our new ICRT Vlog where we cover some more interesting aspects of news, lifestyle, happenings and entertainment in Taiwan. Now we get to kick back and relax and talk about some of the more trendy and hip things going on around the island! This week we chat about a microplastics in your drinking water,...Continue reading
ICRT Vlog #3: Cure for Baldness, Jadeite Cabbage on Tour and Rising Mooncake Prices!

ICRT Vlog #3: Cure for Baldness, Jadeite Cabbage on Tour and Rising Mooncake Prices!

This is our new ICRT Vlog where we cover some more interesting aspects of news, lifestyle, happenings and entertainment in Taiwan. Now we get to kick back and relax and talk about some of the more trendy and hip things going on around the island! This week we chat about a cure for baldness, the renowned...Continue reading
ICRT Vlog #2: Mid-Autumn Festival Bus Discounts, Jolin Tsai's Birthday and Taipei Livability Index!

ICRT Vlog #2: Mid-Autumn Festival Bus Discounts, Jolin Tsai’s Birthday and Taipei Livability Index!

This is our new ICRT Vlog where we cover some more interesting aspects of news, lifestyle, happenings and entertainment in Taiwan. Now we get to kick back and relax and talk about some of the more trendy and hip things going on around the island! This week we chat about a new way to save for...Continue reading
ICRT Vlog #1:  Student Safety, Prison Coffee, Innovative Breakfast and Viagra!

ICRT Vlog #1: Student Safety, Prison Coffee, Innovative Breakfast and Viagra!

This is our new ICRT Vlog where we cover some more interesting aspects of news, lifestyle, happenings and entertainment in Taiwan. Now we get to kick back and relax and talk about some of the more trendy and hip things going on around the island! This week we chat about NEW ways to do old breakfast...Continue reading
Aaradhna to Perform at Matariki Festival in Taiwan

Aaradhna to Perform at Matariki Festival in Taiwan

New Zealand R&B and soul singer Aaradhna will be in Taiwan to celebrate the Maori New Year. The multiple award-winning artist will perform at a free concert at Tiehua village in Taitung this Friday.Continue reading
"Ant-Man and the Wasp" Stars in Taiwan

“Ant-Man and the Wasp” Stars in Taiwan

Actors Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly are in Taiwan this week to promote their new superhero movie – “Ant-Man and the Wasp.” Lilly arrived on the island late Sunday while Rudd arrived here in Taiwan this morning. Rudd waved to members of the press and fans on his arrival at Taoyuan International Airport and told...Continue reading
World Music Day 法國音樂節

World Music Day 法國音樂節

If you’re looking for a little exotic taste in food and music over the weekend, the Fete De La Musique, also known as the World Music Day, would be a great choice. Held at Taipei Expo Park on Saturday, the festival features live band performances and DJ, a French market and vendors offering French food...Continue reading
English in the News-- Dodge a Bullet 躲過一劫,逃過一劫

English in the News– Dodge a Bullet 躲過一劫,逃過一劫

Dodge a bullet: To narrowly avoid something or some situation that turns out to be disastrous, dangerous or harmful; To have a narrow escape 躲過一劫,逃過一劫 Example: A: I heard John has become a drug addict and is living out of his car now. B: Gee, I broke up with him years ago. Looks like I...Continue reading
Antman and the Wasp Stars Have Message for Taiwan

Antman and the Wasp Stars Have Message for Taiwan

Marvel stars Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly had a personal message for Taiwan today.Continue reading
English in the News--  Kick the Can Down the Road 拖延決定

English in the News– Kick the Can Down the Road 拖延決定

Kick the can down the road: to postpone or defer a definitive action, decision, or solution, usually by effecting a short-term one instead, especially in politics  拖延決策,延緩決定 Example: It looks as though Congress is going to kick the can down the road again on the gun control issue, but they’ll have to find a solution...Continue reading
Namie Amuro Bids Farewell in Taipei

Namie Amuro Bids Farewell in Taipei

J-pop icon Namie Amuro bid farewell to Taiwan fans with two days of performances in Taipei. The superstar stopped in Taiwan as part of her “Final Tour 2018 ~Finally~”, after shows at home in Japan, and in China and Hong Kong. Amuro opened with “Hero”, and sang many of her top hits, including “Baby Don’t...Continue reading