I had wanted to write more about the hike up Snow Mountain I completed with a group in December. My … More
Category: Taiwan
First times in Taiwan
Taiwan was the first place I’d chosen to largely experience on my own – no full-time travel companion. Previous to … More
Eating through Taiwan
I’m already nostalgic for Taiwan’s eats. The island boasts cheap, varied and generally delicious options at every corner, and often … More
The Canadian was cold on Snow Mountain, Taiwan
It was 6:15 AM and our group was vying for the leading spot on the trail to set a quicker … More
Tax dollars at work in Tainan, Taiwan
People are really throwing it down in the parks of Tainan. So much in fact, that it kind of seems … More
Taipei 101
Visiting Taipei 101 was not at the top of my list. Huge tourist attraction? Crowds and tour buses? I figured … More
Stumbling from Taipei to Shihtoushan
More so in places like Taiwan, and less so in places like wherever your job interview is, it can be … More
You say Taiwanese spring roll, I say exotic burrito
As a general rule, the Taiwanese people are a ‘live to eat’ bunch. Recently, I was chatting about dating and … More
Not enough socks in Shihtoushan
I had three books with me, about fourteen pairs of underwear and a compass, but only one pair of socks. … More