Grace Mitchell
Culture & Travel Editor
Grace Mitchell is the Culture & Travel Editor at The Taiwan Times, writing on world culture, heritage sites, museums and travel guides, with reporting and travels spanning dozens of countries.
She has a talent for drawing the history and humanity out of an old city, an art gallery or a regional dish, letting readers understand a place before they even set off. Her travel and reference coverage is among the most-read evergreen content on the site.
She believes travel and cultural understanding are the gentlest yet most enduring form of people-to-people diplomacy — the world often begins to know Taiwan through a single good encounter.
Areas of expertise
- World culture
- Heritage
- Travel
Latest by Grace Mitchell
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The proposed acquisition of foodpanda’s Taiwan operations by Grab, the Southeast Asian giant in ride-hailing and food delivery services, is currently in th
AI computing boom drives global terminal demand, transforming Taiwan's PCB industry.
The wave of artificial intelligence technology continues to expand across the global market, resulting in an exponential surge in the demand for terminal c
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President Asif Ali Zardari announced a state of emergency in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province on Monday, suspending the provincial government and takin
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Taiwan’s baseball scene is set for a highly anticipated international showcase this autumn. The Taoyuan City Government and the CPBL Rakuten Monkeys have c
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Venezuela officially lifted the ban on Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, on October 10, authorizing the company to o
Cheng Li-wun urges active peace to lower cross-strait risks and criticizes DPP policies
In a recent exclusive interview with Japanese media, Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wun focused on the core of Taiwan's subjectivity, emphasizing th
Chen's multi-hit performance leads Uni-Lions to narrow win over CTBC Brothers
The CPBL Postseason Challenge Series delivered a gripping, high-stakes elimination battle today. Facing a do-or-die situation, the Uni-President 7-ELEVEn L
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Electronic payment in Taiwan is no longer merely a tool for checking out at convenience stores; in recent years, it has expanded into diverse lifestyle sce
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New Delhi’s city center became a focal point for protesters again on the 10th, as thousands of opposition supporters gathered in front of the Parliament bu
New Taipei Mayoral Race: AI Tech Corridor Battles Ceramic Tourism Route
The New Taipei City mayoral election kicked off on the 10th of this month across the Taipei-New Taipei metropolitan area, with Kuomintang candidate Lee Ssu
Taiwan Exports Surge to Record $87.2 Billion on Global Tech Demand
Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance reported on Tuesday that the island's exports surged to an all-time monthly high of US$87.2 billion in September, propelled by
Paper industry adopts cautious stance amid rising costs despite peak season
Taiwan's paper industry has officially entered its traditional peak operational season. With a succession of year-end festive consumption periods approachi
Los Angeles Office Hosts National Day Reception with Strong Bipartisan US Support
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Los Angeles grandly hosted a National Day reception on the evening of the 9th local time to celeb
US Q3 earnings season approaches with artificial intelligence driving corporate profits
As the U.S. corporate third-quarter earnings season is set to officially kick off, the attention of Wall Street investors and major financial institutions
Chinese AI Firms Show Only 3.6% Transparency in Safety Testing, Raising Risks
Against the backdrop of growing global emphasis on the safety and ethics of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, a recent report from the technology resea
King of Eswatini visits Taiwan again for National Day, upgrading bilateral ties
King Mswati III of Eswatini, a close ally of Africa, has once again arrived in Taiwan at the invitation of the host country, leading a delegation for a mul