Trip two started similar to trip one, sitting at home contemplating what to do. “Hey wanna go to Kenting Beach? I’ll be by Tucheng in about 30 mins.” I look at my watch, look at my phone, look at my watch again for no reason, and start packing. He picked…
My first introduction to Van Life was just recently with my friend, Dane. Living in Taipei comes with many advantages but me being a country boy; I tend to miss the simpler things in life, such as grass. The concrete jungle can swallow you whole, getting out is good for…
“Beautiful”- who wouldn’t want to live in a country whose former title literally means “beautiful”?! Taiwan was formerly known as Formosa, which is derived from the latin word “formosus”, which means beautiful. Never has a country been so appropriately named. Upon learning that Taiwan is the 17th most densely populated…
I love. Taiwan. As someone who spends a large chunk of their free time participating in various physical activities, including trail running, triathlons, road racing, and open water swims, I find there is always something available to do. Since moving to Taiwan two years ago, I ran my first marathon…
Every year at the end of April, Organik Festival attracts techno lovers from around the world. They flock to the shores of Huting, Taiwan just over half an hour south down Highway 11 from downtown Hualien. It’s a music festival at one of the most scenic locations imaginable, attracting an…
