Motorcycles are all over Taiwan — and they make a great subject for learning how shutter speed affects photography. Take a look!
Photography: A Lesson in Shutter Speed
Taiwanese Carnival Games
I have a soft spot for carnival games, especially the janky DIY kind found in tourist areas and night markets around Taiwan.
Grandmothers and Great-Grandmothers
What was my favorite part of going to Taiwan? Visiting my 90 year old grandmothers and seeing my boys meet their great-grandmothers.
We Might Be Ugly Americans
This really happened. We were at a history park in Yilan County (sorry I can’t be more specific, I was doubled over with food poisoning most of the day), I heard their voices. “Where are you from?” called a squeaky voiced boy in a thick Taiwanese accent. I turend to see a group of […]
Language in Taiwan: Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese or English?
This week’s installment of Taiwan Tuesday focuses on language in Taiwan. Whether it’s in Mandarin, Taiwanese or English, communication reflects the beautiful island’s complicated roots.
Impressions from the Taiwanese Countryside
The first leg of our trip was like a journey back in time. Photos from Hualien and Taiwan’s eastern coast.
Reflections on My Childhood Trip to Taiwan
In just a few days, my family will be boarding a plane for Taiwan. One of the reasons I really wanted to make this journey now, is that I’d like my boys to be able to see the island while they still have the eyes of children. I went to Taiwan for the first […]
My Kids Were Begging to Go to Taiwanese Camp
They didn’t want to go at first, but