June 07, 2010 by Your Name in beauty

AT&T has revamped their data plans - most make out on top, but unlimited plans now extinct

June 02, 2010 by Your Name in apple, mobile, news

I had high hopes on getting an iPad 3G and signing up for the $29.99 monthly, no contract, unlimited data plan. However it seems it's going to be no more - now the best you can get is a $25 for 2 GB data plan.

Read the details here on ZDnet.

I'm going to have to reconsider the benefits of getting a 3G iPad now with this latest announcement.

iPhone tethering is going to be an extra $20 on top of your data plan per month.

Top free iPhone apps on iTunes

June 02, 2010 by Your Name in advertising, apple

Mos Burger in Taiwan

May 31, 2010 by Your Name

Mos Burger is pretty big here in Taiwan. People come here not just for food but also to hang out, have meetings, do work etc.

The food is kind of like McDonalds or Burger King with a twist. It's not the most value you can get for your money, but it has some local flavor. Also, the chicken nuggets are actually juicy.

Tags: Taiwan, food

Vegetarian buffet in chia-yi

May 29, 2010 by Your Name in food

$120 TWD (around $4) weekend price all you can eat buffet. Food, soup, drink, dessert. Check gps location.

Mobile Blogging from here.

Tags: Taiwan, Travel

Mr Brown Cafe at Breeze Taipei Station = free wifi

May 26, 2010 by Your Name in coffee

I grew up watching Mr. Brown coffee commercials on Chinese TV stations.

Right now I'm enjoying a real cup of Mr. Brown coffee in the cafe. Gigantic cup for $3.

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Buses are both convenient and economical

May 26, 2010 by Your Name in advice, travel

I'm sitting here at a bus station 1-2 minutes walk from the apartment.

Over the course of my 10 minute wait for my bus to the Taipei High Speed Rail at least a dozen buses have passed by going to any number of destinations in Taipei.

If you are new to Taipei, do yourself a favor and buy a bus map / schedule. I found one at the local 7-11 for under $5 USD and has stops in English.

Most fares are just around a dollar. On some buses you pay when you get on, and on others when you reach your stop. I never knew that until I asked the driver who pointed at a sign right above him.

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the hidden costs of traveling

May 26, 2010 by Your Name

Article on hidden costs of traveling at billshrink

I can personally attest to the hidden costs associated with travel noted in the article. However as is the case in most circumstances, careful planning ahead of the trip can go a really long way in keeping under budget.

Examples of this later.

Tags: Travel

Close calls

May 25, 2010 by Your Name in amusement

Thanks to Louis for sharing this.

I am in Taipei

May 24, 2010 by Your Name

I arrived in Taipei a couple of days ago. Still getting adjusted to the new time zone and humid weather conditions. I always seem take a whole week to be almost completely adjusted.

Anyway, I'm having lots of fun sight seeing and being a crazy ABC tourist.

I have some tips to share with you in an upcoming post (hopefully by tonight local time) which may help those interested in visiting this fine country where I was made.