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
Massive wildfires sweep through British Columbia's Okanagan region, forcing evacuations of over 20,000 people.
On August 8, a wildfire broke out in British Columbia's Okanagan region, forcing the evacuation of 20,000 residents, including the entire village of Summer
Violence Escalates in Sudan's Blue Nile State as Red Army and SPLA Forces Clash
In the Blue Nile state of Sudan, recent reports have emerged of civilians being attacked during a military operation involving the Rapid Support Forces (RS
Western Libya hit by drone attack, power outages reported following facility damage.
In recent days, a drone attack occurred in the western Libyan city of Zawiya, where a drone bomb struck a local power substation, igniting a severe fire an
Japanese Stocks Surge as Chipmakers Fuel Market Rally for Third Straight Day
The Japanese stock market has shown a clear rebound in the past few days, with today's performance being particularly noteworthy due to the surge in semico
Russia's Putin Visits Disputed Kuril Islands, Prompting Strong Rejection from Japan.
Russian President Vladimir Putin Visits South Kurils, Prompting Strong Protests from Japan Russian state media outlet Tass reported today that Russian Pres
President Tsai Visits Exercise for Urban Resilience and Livelihood Supplies Distribution
President Tsai Ing-wen visited a shopping mall in New Taipei today to oversee a town's resilience food supply exercise, with American Institute in Taiwan (
Uncharted Land of a Thousand Faces: Discovering Ugandas Diverse History and Resilient Peop
Deep in the heart of East-Central Africa lies a country that has been a melting pot of cultures for centuries. Uganda, a name derived from the Buganda king
Powerful 7.4 Earthquake Hits Colombia's Chocó Province, Leaving 164 Dead.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Chocó Department in Colombia's Pacific region, resulting in severe material loss and at least 164 fatalities. Chocó Depar
Deadly car crash in Egypt kills 18, injures around 30 people
A tragic car accident occurred in Egypt's Ismailia Governorate, resulting in the deaths of at least 18 people and injuring around 30. Ismailia Governorate
Iran, US Near Historic Deal to Guarantee Safe Passage through Strategic Strait.
Pakistan's Defense Minister Kavaja Asif has recently stated that an agreement between Iran and the United States is "imminent," including arrangements for
Taiwan's Team Stuns with Comeback Victory in the Asian Little League Championship
The Asia Little League Championship is the premier event for little league baseball, held every two years, where top-level teams from around the world gath
Kaohsiung's Nebula A Cappella Takes Gold, Taiwan's Folk Culture Experience Resurgence
The Niubun Chorus Group from Taiwan has won the gold medal in the folk song category at the 14th World Chorus Competition held in Helsingborg, Sweden. This
Taiwan's Customs Agency Revamps Tax-Free Warehouse Regulations to Boost Efficiency.
The Ministry of Finance's Tariff Commission recently announced the revision of procedures related to bonded warehouses, aimed at enhancing the operational
Taiwanese Students Urged to Represent Nation's Confidence on International Stage
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lin Chia-lung, presided over the flag presentation and certification ceremony for the International Youth Ambassadors and Camp
Taiwan Shareholders Raise Concerns Over Executive Chairman's Re-election at Union Bank.
Concerns Raised Over Nation's Trust Continuation as Vice Chairman; FSC Clarifies Securities Production Segregation Requirements The board of directors at N
Lebanon Becomes First Mideast Country to Abolish Death Penalty, Sparks Global Human Rights Momentum
The Lebanese parliament has officially abolished the death penalty, making it the first country in the Middle East to do so. The decision, announced by the
Hidden in the Desert: Uncovering the Rich History and Culture of West Africas Mysterious N
Deep in the heart of Western Africa, nestled between the Sahara Desert and the tropical south, lies the country of Niger, a land of contrasts and resilienc
Russian Oil Facility in Geneva Hit by Ukrainian Drone Attack, 13 Killed, 39 Injured
At least 13 people have been killed and 39 others injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on an oil mine in Nizhnevartovsk, Russia's Tatarstan Autonomous Repub
Man charged with deadly traffic accident on Lunar New Year
During this year's Lunar New Year holiday, a car accident occurred in Chiayi County, resulting in injuries to a farming couple. Although an investigation a
Taiwanese Choir Sings Its Way to Outstanding Performance in Sweden's World Choir Games
The Taiwan team's performance at the 14th World Choir Games held in Helsingborg, Sweden, has undoubtedly caught people's attention. The results of the firs
Artificial Intelligence Boosts Demand for Passive Components Despite Global Component Shortages
This year's first three quarters saw a strong demand in the electronics industry, particularly driven by the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence
Colombia Hit by Devastating 7.4 Earthquake, Taiwan Ensures Safety of Citizens and Provides Aid
The Colombian government has reported that a 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck the country, resulting in severe destruction and a significant loss of lif
At Least 11 Killed, 40 Injured in Yemen's Taiz Province Missile and Drone Attack.
At least 11 people have been killed and at least 40 have been injured in a rocket and drone attack launched by Houthi forces against the coastal city of Mo
Ukraine Drone Strike Hits Russian Oil Refinery, Leaving at Least 13 Dead and 39 Injured
Russian media reported that a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attacked a refinery in the city of Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan, Russia, resulting in at