A trip to Sun Moon Lake

Friendly dogs and sculpted frogs in the misty heart of Taiwan…

Bullet train matchmaker

That time a 75-year-old passenger tried to set me up with his son…

Taiwan’s problematic personal care items

Need some White Men Hand Wash? Taiwan’s got you covered…

Taxes be taxin’

It’s tax season in Taiwan. If you’re lucky, the nightmare has a happy ending…

That American’s eating dumplings!

And other encounters with children in Taiwan…

Reflections on huandao

Three months ago, I returned from my solo circumnavigation of Taiwan by scooter. Here are my thoughts…

An earthquake

The third earthquake I’ve felt in Taiwan, and by far the most serious…

My Taiwanese print debut

Six months ago, I was asked to write something for a magazine…

Born in the summer of 69

A guide to knowing what year it is in Taiwan…

Ducks and dinners in the Year of the Dragon

Now, I get it, 100%…

Tainan 400

A lantern festival and a special exhibition for Tainan City’s 400th anniversary…

RIP, Rainbow Grandpa

The artist and creator of Rainbow Village passed away today, aged 100…