MUSIC:

High Tide brings reggae to Taiwan's shores

Get on board quick. Another wave is rolling in and High Tide is here. Thanks in part to this band, fast-paced and developed Taiwan has something in common with its distant, laid-back island cousin Jamaica--the sweet sounds of reggae music.-[ more ] 2/2

ARTS/LEISURE:

World-class cycle touring in Taiwan

For most foreign visitors, learning that Taiwan offers some of the most scenic, enjoyable and accessible bicycle touring in the world comes as a shock. Living in the city, it is sometimes hard to imagine that Taiwan is anything more than scooters, 7-11s and high-rise apartments. ---[ more ]