Kayaking, Rafting, and Tubing is something that can be done on almost every major river and tributary in Taiwan.  It’s a great activity that with protective equipment, can be done safely most of the year, and could be a major industry here. (中文版: 獨木舟，泛舟，泳圈內胎)Th[…]

I recently completed a 9-day, 1500km road trip around the island on a Gogoro S2 Adventure scooter.  You can watch a video blog series I made about it here . (中文版: GoStation跟景點地圖) It was a fantastic experience, and completely changed my viewpoint on the practicality of elect[…]

(中文版： 2019年七個容易去的溫泉) These are the wild hot springs that you park very close to. Getting to these hot springs requires no more than a few minutes of walking. But, even though these hot springs are short hikes, please still use caution and pay attention to fast moving w[…]

It took me close to a year, but I’m happy to announce that I have finally opened a company in Taiwan.  This is a big first step, because it gives me some capabilities that I did not have before.  The first of these is a method of staying in Taiwan after I graduate from Kainan Univers[…]

We are in for a real treat this year.  The peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower, the greatest meteor shower of the year, is happening on a weekend this year, and it’s going to be a new moon.  The forecast is even calling for clear skies in North Taiwan on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday ni[…]

Update 2018/10/29[media type="picture" id="6084"]Last week I visited one of my favorite rivers in Taiwan, only to find access to it blocked on my way out. (中文版: 天鵝湖第二次消失了)  Losing access to rivers is an ongoing trend, and more and more scenic spots ar[…]