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November 29, 2021

The Fairy Tale Container Home

by Joe Cargo

If Hansel and Gretel were going to a Container House in Grimm's Fairy Tales, then we imagine it would look exactly like this, surrounded by beautiful garden in the middle of the woods.  Once again, we…
November 04, 2021

Top 10 Cargo Box Restaurants In Taiwan

by Joe Cargo

After much deliberation, we have finally decided to unveil our Favorite Cargo Box Restaurants for November of 2021.  We realize that our list will constantly be adapting and changing, but we thought it would be…
October 23, 2021

3D Printed Container Boxes

by Joe Cargo

In the future, all the World's Container Boxes will be 3D Printed on a giant 3D Printer, which will be stationed at each harbor.  And if a Container gets damaged, it will be recycled into…
October 11, 2021

A Container Home With Sophistication And Grace

by Joe Cargo

It is very rare that we come across a container home that exemplifies the meaning of sophistication and grace.  However, this week in Taichung, there was a home that really struck a chord in our hearts.  It…

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December 30, 2021

Red Car Wash Container Is Magical

by Joe Cargo

A popular feature of Taiwan Car Washes are container box water distribution systems, which connect to a network of hoses that supply water around the complex.  It's another fascinating way that containers can be recycled…
December 12, 2021

Container Cat Cuisine At Mellow Sushi (醇壽司)

by Joe Cargo

Mellow Sushi (醇壽司 梧棲店) is a reasonably priced sushi shop in Taichung, only a five minute drive from Mitsui Outlet Park (台中港).  It's so cat friendly that there's a built-in litter box cut out in…
December 06, 2021

Hooked On Fish And Chips In Hsinchu

by Joe Cargo

Located in Nanliaobeike Park (南寮貝殼公園), adjacent to Old Nanliao Fishing Harbor (新竹南寮舊漁港), Hooked On Fish And Chips is a great place for people who want that authentic British style flavor.  It's not uncommon for people to drive miles to…
December 04, 2021

Reading About Boats In A Container Bookstore

by Joe Cargo

When Eslite Spectrum (誠品生活) opened a location at an outlet mall next to the Port of Taichung, they wanted to create an aura to match their surroundings. So naturally, they created a Container Box Bookstore!  Everything…
November 22, 2021

The Yellow Container Chicken Shack (炸佬餓)

by Joe Cargo

Looking for a great take-out place?  Just head over to the Hungry Fried Guy Chicken Shack (炸佬餓炸雞店) on Longhua road... it's in a big, yellow container box, and you can't miss it!!  Probably one of…
November 01, 2021

Cafe Champ Makes Cargo Look Cool

by Joe Cargo

Cafe' Champ could have a variety of monikers, such as Fast Lane Caffine or High Adrenaline Java or even Nascar Joe.  Any nickname you choose has to be about living on the edge and speed,…
October 26, 2021

The Nothing Bar On Pier5 Is Really Something

by Joe Cargo

The Nothing Bar is really quite something. Enjoy a fresh beer and chat with friends while soaking in gorgeous views of the Tamsui river.  The Nothing Bar is located in the middle of Dadaocheng Pier Plaza,…
October 22, 2021

Even The Minions Have Their Own Cargo Box

by Joe Cargo

The Minions are continuing their quest for total domination and now they're targeting the world's cargo boxes too!  The shop's name is Bananas For You, and on its shelves are just about every souvenir item…

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January 04, 2022

Eating Large At The How Wow (好喔)

by Joe Cargo

In Taichung, there is a container paradise of interlocking boxes and bridges spanning over half an acre, and it truly is an amazing architectural feat.  The name of the restaurant is How Wow Cafe' (好喔),…
December 13, 2021

Owl Burger Is The Coolest Container Shop

by Joe Cargo

Everything about Owl Burger is just cool.  Such as the Mad Max-type atmosphere, the outdoor seating and lighting, the awesome food, and most especially, the laid back attitude of the staff.  If you're looking for…
December 07, 2021

Baimo Yakitori (白墨) Serves Izakaya From A Box

by Joe Cargo

Baimo Yakitori (白墨) is an Izakaya Container Box restaurant located in the Linkou District in Taipei City.  Adjacent to a small container box food court, it's a great spot for the late-night crowd.  For those who…
November 25, 2021

The Genius Of Little Rice House (小飯之家)

by Joe Cargo

Little Rice House (小飯之家) is wonderful place to try eat some delicious food and hang out with friends.  They have friendly  service and we highly recommend this shop.  We will be writing more about this shop…
November 21, 2021

America's Finest Cuisine At The Roadies Grill

by Joe Cargo

Wandering aimlessly through Taoyuan one rainy afternoon, we discovered an authentic American Style Container Box Bar and Grill.  Roadies (路帝斯美式餐廳) has traditional American staples such as tacos, quesadillas, and pizza, as well as burgers and…
November 16, 2021

Delicious Barbecue At Longmen Yakiniku (龍門燒肉)

by Joe Cargo

The other day, we visited one of the best container barbecue restaurants in Taichung.  Built in a container box motif, Longmen Yakiniku (龍門燒肉) has a very clean, sleek design that draws in a night-time crowd,…
November 07, 2021

Just Kitchen Is Exactly What It Is

by Joe Cargo

Just Kitchen is a popular franchise that offers a variety of different healthy food alternatives.  Currently, they have a location in an outdoor container park complex, and it allows patrons to enjoy their dining experience…
October 31, 2021

A Terrifying Halloween At The Owl Burger

by Joe Cargo

Can you think of anything more terrifying that spending Halloween surrounded by Spooky Cargo Boxes?  Naturally, we went to Owl Burger, the best Cheeseburger place in Taipei.  Let me tell you, it's been a mission of…
October 15, 2021

Experience The College Life At Soulba (稍飽台大店)

by Joe Cargo

Nestled in the middle of National Taiwan University, close to the heart of Taipei, is a quaint little cafe' called Soulba (稍飽台大店).  Bustling with nature, it's adjacent to Drunken Moon Lake (國立臺灣大學醉月湖), which is a haven…
October 05, 2021

Late Night Cargo Fried Food Box (四葉關東煮)

by Joe Cargo

This Cargo Fried Food Box, better known as Shihyaoden (四葉關東煮), is located in an area known for late night fare.  Directly adjacent to Maverick Cubano's, another popular evening only grill, this shop is a hot…
September 13, 2021

The Magic of Maverick Cubano At Night

by Joe Cargo

It's 10 pm and you're looking for the perfect place to eat, but everything is closed.  So, where do you go?  One magical location is the Maverick Cubano Cargo Box Cafe', located in the heart…
August 17, 2021

The Elegant Container Boxes of Nine Tea Cafe

by Joe Cargo

The NineTea (食久。茶事) Food and Drink Cafe' is an amazing place to visit if you like Cargo Box Style eateries.  Obscurely located in a remote area of Taichung, NineTea is an unusual suburban oasis, nested…

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December 22, 2021

Container Garden Shed Soothes Soul

by Joe Cargo

Garden Sheds are another popular way for containers to be recycled and used within the community.  This beautiful blue container shed has its own water tank and automatic spiral door.  Adjacent to a tree field…
November 23, 2021

Camouflage Container Box On Wen Sun Farm

by Joe Cargo

Nestled away at the entrance of Wen Sun Farm (文山農場), there is a mult-colored, camouflaged container box, which easily blends into the trees during the winter season.  In addition, there is another box situated further…
October 28, 2021

Container Garden Shed Gives Eerie Feeling

by Joe Cargo

Walking down a side street in Hsinchu, there was an eerie whipping sound in the distance and we felt compelled to find it's source.  As we proceeded down the street, the sound got louder and…
October 12, 2021

Cartoon Cargo Office With Pulley Canope

by Joe Cargo

If Willy Wonka built himself a Cargo Box Office, this is exactly what it would look like.  An orange frame, white doors, and a rainbow umbrella.  This is the perfect, quaint little get-away, and the…
September 18, 2021

Construction Box Is Half Empty Or Half Full

by Joe Cargo

While strolling to the park yesterday, we stumbled upon a rare find in the world of storage containers.  Lo and behold, in the middle of a construction area, it was half an Office Cargo Box. …
September 02, 2021

The World's Most Perfect Container Office

by Joe Cargo

Directly across from the river, there is a beautiful, multi-container box office, with horizontal I-beams supporting it underneath.  With the steel frame painted blue, and the container doors and window borders painted white, it gives…
August 28, 2021

Mark Twain's Container Box Office

by Joe Cargo

Knowing how much Mark Twain enjoyed traveling up and down the river, we believe he would love this Quad-Container Box Office.  Built directly over a stream near the Port of Taichung, these container boxes are…
August 11, 2021

Every Gardener Dreams Of A Cargo Shed Office

by Joe Cargo

It is every Gardener's dream to have their own special Cargo Shed Office, where they can keep all their most precious gardening supplies, as well as keep themselves cool during those hot Taiwan summer months. …

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January 07, 2022

Orange Container On The Highway

by Joe Cargo

Along a busy highway, there is a mysterious orange container with an extra large roof, and possible second level, constructed on the shoulder of the road.  If it was a shop, it would have been…
January 02, 2022

Container Community Overhangs River

by Joe Cargo

There is a fascinating Container Complex, less than a mile away from the ocean, that overhangs a river.  The local zoning laws likely prohibit buildings from crossing onto the sidewalk, so they came up with…
December 30, 2021

Green Peace Has Recycling Container

by Joe Cargo

Greenpeace (綠色和平) had a recycling container box on display for Christmas Week in Taipei, sharing a number of ways the world could reduce plastic waste.  They demonstrated everything from reusable drinking cups to shared food…
December 10, 2021

Container Box Made Palm Spring Style

by Joe Cargo

Some areas next to the ocean in Hsinchu are desolate and barren, similar to the desert in Palm Springs.  So, when we came upon a Container with an unfinished roof, adjacent to a large dry…