Sijiaoting Fort and Tunnels
A couple of obscure sites in Sijiaoting, New Taipei: some abandoned tunnels and an old fort
Cycling from Toucheng to Fulong. Relaxed Round Taiwan Trip Part One
A bike ride along the beautiful coast between Toucheng and Fulong
Cooking and History with the Amis Tribe in Tafalong, Hualien
Cooking and learning with the Amis Tribe in Tafalong, Hualien
Keelung Ghost Festival
A dramatic festival for the spirits of the deceased which culminates in the burning of lanterns and a large boat
A Journey Through the Ruins of Beitou, Pt 3: Xinmin and Quanmin Groups
Part 3 of an in depth exploration of Beitou and it’s many ruins
A Journey Through the Ruins of Beitou Pt 2: Youya Road Area Group
Part 2 of a look through Beitou’s past and present through its many ruins.
A Journey Through the Ruins of Beitou Part 1: The Wenquan Road Hotels
Part one of an attempt to find out just what is going on in Beitou with all its ruins.
Kaohsiung Port Station, Hamasen Railway Museum, and the Pier 2 Art Center (高雄港車站 + 駁二藝術特區)
A brief photo tour through the Hamasen Railway area and Pier 2 Art District in Kaohsiung
The Story of Huashan, Taipei (華山, 台北)
A thorough look at the history of the Huashan 1914 site from its industrial past to the controversies of recent decades.
Beimen Town and the Saltlands, Tainan (夕遊-井仔腳瓦盤鹽田 + 北門, 台南)
A look around the surreal Beimen salt pans and the nearby town in Tainan.
Pingxi Valley Sites: In and Around Shifen Village, Beyond the Sky Lanterns (十分)
An exploration of the sites in and around Shifen Village.
Pingxi Valley Sites: Lingjiao and Wanggu: Waterfalls and Coal Mines (嶺腳 + 望古)
A look at the many beautiful waterfalls and historic sites in and around Lingjiao and Wanggu in the Pingxi Valley
Beimen Old Street, Hsinchu (北門街, 新竹)
A walk through the most historic street in Hsinchu past shophouses and ruined mansions
Pingxi Valley Sites: Pingxi Town and Hiking the Crags (平溪 + 孝子山步道)
All the stuff to do in and around Pingxi Town. Includes sites in the town and some hikes up the nearby crags.
Pingxi Valley: Sky Lantern Troubles and a Solution
An eco-friendly version of the famous Pingxi sky lanterns and a festival to launch them.
Pingxi Valley Sites: Jingtong Village (菁桐里)
A guide to Jingtong, the village at the end of the Pingxi Line. The first in a few posts on the Pingxi Valley
What's in Yilan City? Part 2 (宜蘭市)
Part two of a look around Yilan City.
What's in Yilan City? Part One (宜蘭市)
A look around the often overlooked Yilan City.
Taipei Main Station: History and Surroundings (台北車站)
An article on the history of Taipei Main Station and what to do in and around it.
The Mostly Abandoned Sugar Factory Site at Xinying (新營糖廠)
An exploration of a mostly abandoned sugar factory site in Xinying, Taiwan.