History
‘Formosan Odyssey’ by John Ross: BOOK REVIEW
Formosan Odyssey: Taiwan, Past and Present by John Ross. RATING: 4.5 stars **** Paperback, 285 pages Published 2002 by Taiwan Adventure Publications…
Archive
June 2012
9 stories
Travel
Behind the legend of the Little Black People Ritual
The Story of the Legend of the Pas’ ta ay in my own words:) (editor’s note: The Basta/Pasta Ai/Ay, or “Ritual of…
News
‘Sleepwalking’ mansion burglar charged after trying to beguile police
The Wild East crime desk – TAIPEI A mysterious mansion burglar was brought to justice in Jiayi recently after engaging local police…
Society
Hospital head calls for ‘total revamp’ of Taiwan medical system
24 June, 2012, TAIPEI Taipei Veterans’ General Hospital Director Lin Fang-yu (林芳郁) joined in the chorus of medical leaders sounding the horn…
Comedy
‘The Great Scroll of Banciao’: BOOK REVIEW
“The Great Scroll of Banciao,” by Trista di Genova and Zoro A. Star. Illustrations: Mark Perrault Taipei: Lone Wolf Press, 2012 (Chapbook…
Arts
Catherine Dai’s ‘Under the Phoenix Tree’: BOOK REVIEW
Order on Bookman‘s website I S B N ： 9575860632 / NT$170 Rating: ***** This book was first published in 1990, and…
News
U.S. says visa-exempt agreement with Taiwan just around the bend
June 14, 2012 – TAIPEI, by Tsuei Shiao-hu, Wild East Politics Editor The U.S. has added Taiwan to its upcoming Visa Waiver…
Travel
The strange history of the sweet potato
The following is my interview with my Taiwanese friend, the famous guy, WuBai, about a mysterious vegetable that is central to Taiwanese…
History
Orchid Island’s rocky history: Part 4/4 and tourist info
Part One here; and Part 2; Part 3 Check out this link at Travel & Culture magazine to read AmCham’s abridged version…