~Lin An Tai Historical House & Museum~

The Lin An Tai Historical House is an excellent example of a well-to-do Taiwanese family in the late 19th and early 20th century. Beautifully preserved, maintaining excellent fengshui, the home is a reminder of life in agricultural Taiwan. We used the home as a backdrop for fun photos wearing traditional Taiwanese bridal dresses.

~Grand Hotel East Tunnel Tour~

An enduring symbol of Taipei, the Grand Hotel is a favorite Exploration Group trip. The magnificent palace style architecture is beautiful and full of history. The recently refurbished and newly opened east tunnel was fun to explore; a long walk led us to a secret opening, and a small garden. Madame Kong, the first General Manager of the Grand Hotel had a home near the entrance, which is now a museum sharing the unique history of the Grand Hotel.

The WTIC Exploration Group helps members enjoy the fun of exploration and cultural understanding together with friends from all corners of the globe. Together we learn about Taiwan’s unique history and dynamic future. The smiles, laughter and shared experiences create precious memories for each of us to cherish and share with friends and family. These photos are some of our favorite memories of the trips we shared in 2022. We look forward to seeing friends both new and old in the Exploration Group trips in the coming year.

By Alison Davis