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Songs of Power


The lights dim, and a tall slim male figure steps out from the shadows into the spotlight. He grasps the mic, his eyes still shaded by the wide brimmed hat he wears, and begins to softly sing the first of a series of tales about hope,... Read more...

Genius + Love = Yo La Tengo


You can be excused if you have never heard of Yo La Tengo. The American independent rock trio has never garnered the level of mainstream success that some of their contemporaries like R.E.M. and The Pixies have, not that they really care. Read more...

The Disappearing Culture of the Kavalan


A branch of the Pingpu group of indigenous peoples, the Kavalan are the 11th aboriginal tribe to be recognized by the Executive Yuan of the ROC, and began to be influenced by Chinese culture relatively late. Read more...

Siraya - Young Man with a Mission


Jimmy Huang is a special assistant to the chairwoman of the Siraya Culture Association (SCA; www.tatalag.org.tw). Read more...

The Seven Deadly Sins


I’ve been thinking about writing about the seven deadly sins, or more to the point Taiwan’s equivalents of the seven deadly sins for some time now.

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Drinking and Driving


Step back. Hard Livin’s about to give you a castigated like your mother used to and mine still does. As of 2007, drunk driving is the number one cause of road deaths in Taiwan. Read more...

Bike Taiwan - The Northern Cross Island Highway


The Northern Cross Island Highway , which stretches across the mountains of northern Taiwan, is one of Taiwan's three main cross-island routes. Read more...

A Village in the Mountains


I took an early morning bus from Taipei to the city of Zhudong in Hsinchu County where I met my classmate, Sandy. We then headed into the mountains by car. Read more...

Walking Around the Coast of Taiwan


My plan is to walk around the entire coastline of Taiwan , clockwise, staying as close to the shore as reasonably possible. My goal is to finish it in a total of 80 days. Around Taiwan in 80 days! It’s catchy! Read more...

Walking the Streets of Hualien


Over the next several issues of the magazine we will offer some of the best DIY tours from Hualien and Taitung for your traveling convenience. Read more...

Hiking in Ta-ken Scenic Area


The Ta-ken trails form two groups, one in northeastern Taichung next to Tanzi that contains trails 6-10, and another in eastern Taichung nearer to Taiping with trails 1-5. The opportunities for exercise and fresh air are endless. Read more...

On Taking Better Photos


How many times have you returned from a vacation, looked at your photos and been underwhelmed? Have you ever wondered how to make great travel photos?  Read more...

Paragliding in Taiwan


Evolution Is Chance Caught On A Wing: The First Comprehensive Chinese Language Paragliding Training Manual and how it came to be. Read more...

There is Nothing Sexy About Patpong


As a huge supporter of the performing arts, I have, for some years now, enjoyed a good strip club. Patpong, Bangkok is, like Amsterdam’s, one of the world’s most famous red light districts.  Read more...

Visiting the Birthplace of Sun Yat-sen


So you’re thinking about getting on one of those direct flights to China? Why not fly to Guangzhou, only a short distance from Taiwan, and take an hour-long bus straight from the airport to Zhongshan? Read more...

Welcome to Eden - Orchid Island


Orchid Island (Lanyu) - a name which simultaneously manages to evoke romance and beauty, mystery and adventure, and a destination which lies a mere stone’s throw off Taiwan’s East Coast. Read more...

Exploring Matsu


A few months ago, some friends and I found ourselves on a weekend trip to Matsu. We’d been to several other places together, both on and off Taiwan, and this seemed like a nice off-the-beaten-track kind of place to check out. Read more...
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English Cottage


English Cottage is located in Ji-an County. It is nestled between the mountains at the mouth of the East Rift Valley. Read more...

Two Dots One Line


Life. Where does it stop? From Beijing to Urumqi. From Genghis Khan to Puiyi. Distance isn't a problem. Achievement doesn't matter. Time is moving. Read more...

Stone House BnB


She named her Bed and Breakfast "The Stone House" because of her love for nature and the stone that has made Hualien famous. Read more...

Huxi BnB


Dear you: When was the last time you breathed a breath of fresh air? This natural eco-friendly Bed and Breakfast called “Hu-Xi” (Breathe) Read more...

Fa Cai BnB + Cafe


Walking into Fa Cai (法采時光咖啡館) is like walking into a familiar den: no opulent embellishments, just a cozy easiness. Read more...

9803 Cafe and Pub


Café 9803 is a coffee shop during the day which then doubles as a bar in the evening. Read more...

Sarlee's


Sarlee’s is the preeminent dining experience in downtown Hualien. As one of the leading proponents of organic ingredients, Read more...

Tosca Pasta


Tosca Pasta is a Hualien mainstay. It has been serving quality pasta dishes for years. Read more...

Scallion Pancake From Hualien


University Teacher Opens a Fried-Egg Oil Cake Stand at Taichung’s Fengjia Night Market Read more...

Kimamaya


Japanese barbeques can be a messy, unsatisfying affair. What with the unending platters of raw meat and second rate hot pot that comes along for the ride. Read more...

Current Issue

Cover for Spring April 2009 Issue

Spring 2009

- Walking Hualien
- Local Snacks
- Cueifong
- Jianshi
- Qingquan Village
- Patpong
- Raising Hedons

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