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A settled heart, an elegant life. A pharmacist's professional care for the body, a traveller's eye for the world, and writing and art to settle the mind. May you find here your own way of caring for yourself.
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Wellness
From November 2, Adults 50–64 Can Get the Publicly Funded Flu Vaccine
Phase 2 of Taiwan's publicly funded flu vaccination starts November 2, adding adults aged 50–64 without high-risk chronic conditions. Enhanced vaccines go first to those 65+ in care institutions. Bring your NHI card — and call ahead.
Journey
On the Seventeenth Floor, Waking Slowly with the City
Breakfast on the seventeenth floor is small, and the room is quiet. One slow circuit of the buffet counter, then we sat down and ordered à la carte: sea bass and lobster congee, the signature eggs Benedict, an omelette — and a glass of sparkling wine for the morning.
Journey
A Slow Morning: Breakfast on the Ground Floor
Breakfast is at Il Limone, on the ground floor. Omelettes made to order, ham carved to order, Japanese and Taiwanese hot dishes, freshly made beef soup, bread straight from the oven — and a glass of sparkling wine on the table. Sit by the floor-to-ceiling windows, and take a whole morning over it, slowly.
Journey
On the Seventeenth Floor, an Afternoon Given to a Tower
At half past two, the counter on the seventeenth floor turns over to afternoon tea: Earl Grey mille crêpes, croissants, fruit — and a three-tier tea stand that is served only once during a stay. We ordered both coffee and tea, sat by the window, and let the whole afternoon pass slowly.
Journey
On the 17th Floor, Dinner Taken Slowly
At half past five in the evening, we returned to the 17th floor, where the afternoon tea spread had been replaced by dinner: black gua bao buns, fish-roe siu mai, smoked salmon, sparkling wine chilling in its ice bucket, and the signatures the staff recommended — the InterContinental specials and a tiramisu cocktail. Two hours, to eat slowly and drink slowly.
Journey
On the Twelfth Floor, a Night Lived Like Home
The Midtown Suite at InterContinental Taichung, 65 square meters. A living room set apart from the bedroom, a whole wall of windows along the side, double vanities and a bathtub by the window — and, in one drawer, a pair of shoe trees and a complete box of stationery. The very mood of staying the night has been prepared for you in advance.
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