Steven Crook
Taiwan’s Rivers: Where History, Culture and Travelers Meet
Discovering the stories along Taiwan's rivers and where to visit during summer.
Adore Pork? You Will Love Taiwan
'Until the late 1990s, Taiwan was the world’s number two exporter of pork — behind Denmark but ahead of the United States.'
Cash, Changing Money and Credit Cards in Taiwan
How to manage money when traveling in Taiwan.
Foot Massage Pushes All the Right Buttons
Taiwan continues to embrace this 2,000-year-old tradition and it is now popular among locals and travelers.
Accessing the Best of Alishan in Taiwan
How can you travel one of Taiwan's most popular tourist attractions?
Visiting Taiwan in Spring (Part 2)
What can one expect when visiting Taiwan in spring?
Visiting Taiwan in Spring (Part 1)
What can one expect when visiting Taiwan in spring?
The Taiwanese Hamburger Goes Global
'Taiwan’s culinary scene is nothing if not inventive, so it’s no surprise dozens of guabao variations are available.'
South Taiwan’s Hakka Strongholds (Part 2)
Taiwan’s southern half is a stronghold of Taiwanese Holo culture, and it’s where you will find the ancient former capital, Tainan, as well as Kaohsiung. At the same time, the south has intriguing pockets of Hakka culture and tradition waiting to be explored.
South Taiwan’s Hakka Strongholds (Part One)
Taiwan’s southern half is a stronghold of Taiwanese Holo culture, and it’s where you will find the ancient former capital, Tainan, as well as Kaohsiung. At the same time, the south has intriguing pockets of Hakka culture and tradition waiting to be explored.