Tales from Taiwan
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Fasten your seat belts. Things are about to get comfortable
We returned to Taiwan in the summer of 2026.
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What (not) to wear in tropical weather
When I reached the client’s office all my dignity was gone. Dripping from head to bare-feet, the receptionist hurried forward saying ‘you can’t come in here!’
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What does gourmet mean?
Gourmet: adj. 1. Exceptional food made using quality ingredients and skilled preparation. 2. All food in Taiwan.
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Cold out? You need a bowl of sugar
People need to be careful about what they say and how they say it in Chinese. How is there a story if every word is the same?
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Hungry Ghost Month -banishing a troublesome spirit
To mark the start of The Hungry Ghost Month, a tale about a visit to a temple to banish a troublesome ghost.
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Seek and ye shall (not) find
Finding what we need in Taiwan can be a challenge sometimes. Snow flavoured crisps are no problem. Bread and wine are harder.
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I understand! But don’t ask for an omelette
For a tone-deaf foreigner attempting to speak a language with four tones, this was high praise indeed. Speaking Chinese is difficult.
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Something fishy about your name
People can change their names three times in Taiwan. You might get lots of free food, and even make some money, but it can also lead to problems. Is Dr Salmon available?
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Why China is not about to invade Taiwan
The risk of China invading Taiwan has been widely reported. It is not as it seems.