21/05/2017
Later upon layer of light clouds covering the hills to the South. You could almost reach out and touch them...
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21/05/2017
Celebrations, Commemorations & Ceremonies!
..wandering the streets of Taiwan's cities, towns and villages you will often find yourself amongst an event of some sort. This wonderful Nation has a wide array of various festive and remembrance activities. One thing you can be sure of is most come with great colour, noise and many people. Different regions of Taiwan commemorate different occasions for their respective religion or an annual event for their people. Regardless of the occasion you will often turn the corner and find yourself amongst a cacophony of excitement, just when you don't expect it. As a foreigner in Taiwan you never feel as if you are unwelcome to watch and take in the event.
19/05/2017
What a Transition from Mining to Tourism!
Shuinandong, Jinguashi, and Jiufen are former mining towns in Ruifang District, New Taipei City and are gorgeous!
The three towns present living records of the history and culture of Taiwan's mining industry, each one distinguished by the different mining methods they adopted: the simple charm of Shuinandong; the tranquility of Jinguashi; and the traces of the miners' nightlife in Jiufen. Though the gold mines are now closed, these towns continue to exert an allure that attracts visitors to visit and dream.
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19/05/2017
It's the Anping Tree House!
A definite must see when you are in Tainan in South West Taiwan. It's not a 1000 year old temple in Cambodia but is a more recent amazing reminder of how nature works and prevails. This Banyan tree has taken ownership of this house and kept its distinct forms. If you wanted to plant this tree and do this yourself, I am not sure you could and if you did you will have to wait some time. It is fantastic to see the behavior of nature growing freely and symmetrically. If you are a photo enthusiast you can take some really terrific pictures here...selfie not necessary!
19/05/2017
The People of Taiwan have been here for some time. There is some serious history here going back tens of thousands of years!
Museum of Prehistory is one great place to learn more.
In the 1980s and 1990s, a team of archaeologists from National Taiwan University excavated over 1500 stone coffins and more than 20,000 stone and pottery artifacts belonging to the Peinan culture. This museum is dedicated to this discovery and is located a few kilometers from the actual archaeological site. It also houses an extremely in depth exhibit on the current aboriginal groups in Taiwan. Outside the Museum building there are beautifully sculpted grounds and garden area.
Taiwan's Museums are Must Do's!
19/05/2017
And the Games Begin!!!..yet again
Whilst we agree Taiwan is Taiwan...being a 'Tactful Taiwan' is also important!
I am sure the sign behind says 'PEACE to STRAITS'
TAIPEI (Taiwan News)--Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Minister Katharine Chang (張小月) said on Thursday during a press conference, “The Republic of China [Taiwan] is a sovereign nation” and “We won’t accept the one-China principle, Taiwan is not a part of China.”
Chang made the statement in rare tough rhetoric on the eve of the first anniversary of President Tsai Ing-wen’s inauguration on May 20 against the backdrop of Fiji’s closure of its de facto embassy in Taiwan, the Fiji Trade and Tourism Representative Office, days ago.
Chang said that China has since 1949 been continuously engaging in activities such as wresting allies away from Taiwan and interfering with Taiwan’s international participation to deny the existence of the ROC.
She said, “The existence of the ROC is a fact,” but China has been pretending that it “neither heard nor saw” that fact, antagonizing Taiwanese people.
Chang said that if China wants to improve the cross-Strait relationship and win the goodwill of Taiwanese people, it should face the fact that the ROC exists and let Taiwan’s voices be heard.
PS. Is now the time to think the USA has Taiwan's back???
18/05/2017
Another Beautiful Day in Taiwan!...Lets Ride!
18/05/2017
Taiwan has the Best Night Markets!...Awesome!
Taiwan is famous for ‘Night Markets’, the Shilin Market is the most prominent of the night markets in Taipei. Stretching along alleyways, the food at Shilin is distinctive with its local delicacies and flavors. From tempura, bubble tea and stinky tofu, to fried chicken steak, this boisterous spot showcases local Taiwanese culture in a bustling environment. Made with sticky potato starch that binds the fried eggs and oysters together, and slicked with savory chili sauce and lime juice, the quintessential oyster omelet is the must-try street dish at Shilin. Apart from enjoying traditional cuisine, guests can pay a visit to local merchandise stores nearby for souvenirs.
Shilin Night Markets is so big it's not easier to find the best place for the ideal shot!
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18/05/2017
Formosa (Taiwan) it seems was always its own island!
The 184 Days of The Republic of Furmosa
The decision by the Qing Chinese government to cede Taiwan to Japan with the Treaty of Shimonoseki caused a massive uproar in Taiwan. It is really important to note that Formosa (Taiwan) was not actually really being governed when the Qing Dynasty ceded it to Japan. It was more of an Island of various indigenous people getting on with their lives, Chinese pirates living at various ports and a group of Han Chinese claiming to represent Emperor Qing. On May 25, 1895, a group of pro-Qing officials and local gentry declared independence from China, proclaiming a new Republic of Formosa with the goal of keeping Taiwan under Qing rule, choosing then Qing governor Tang Ching-sung as their reluctant president. Japanese forces landed in Keelung on 29 May, taking the city on June 3. President Tang and his Vice-President Chiu Feng-jia fled the island for mainland China the following day.
In late June, remaining supporters of the new Republic gathered in Tainan and selected Liu Yung-fu as the second president. The local Taiwanese Han militia units were mobilized to counter the Japanese occupation. After a series of bloody battles between Japanese and Republic forces which resulted in horrendous Taiwanese casualties, the Japanese had successfully seized Tainan by late October. Shortly afterwards, President Liu fled Taiwan for mainland China, bringing the 184-day history of the Republic to a close.
(Image belongs to Taiwan Museum of History)
18/05/2017
A 4D Seafood Menu!!!
It's Great to See a Seafood Menu that is Truly Fresh! Bisha Fishing Port is one of many favs!
For lovers of fresh seafood, it cannot get any fresher & is very popular with locals in the know. It comprises two rectangular buildings, which namely are the "fish market" and "food court." Dozens of stores selling live or fresh seafood are available in the market, This supplying all kinds of deep-sea, inshore, coastal and cultured marine harvests. Visitors can ask the restaurants in the food court to cook the seafood they have bought from the market & other dishes served by the restaurants.
17/05/2017
Getting Hot In Taiwan!
Now is the best time to get out to some of Taiwan's wild Hot Springs!
The nearby areas around Taipei of Wulai, Beitou and Yangmingshan have a range of volcanic water springs venting 24/7 with a high concentration and great variety of minerals that are mostly foreign to the human body and are said to benefit our general health.
Specific properties of hot springs vary depending on chemical composition, mineral concentration and water temperature. Taiwan has a great variety of springs, both cold and hot. Get out and enjoy one of Taiwan's natural springs you will love it!
17/05/2017
Indigenous Taiwanese!
During Taiwan’s long history, prehistoric people, indigenous tribes, Dutch, Spanish, Japanese, and then Han Chinese have successively populated Taiwan, creating a varied culture and developing different local customs and traditions along the way. When visiting Taiwan, you will be able to come in touch with all aspects of this beautiful country's multifaceted cultures.
17/05/2017
Taiwanese Aboriginals are Austronesian Peoples!...not from Mainland China
Taiwan First Nation's or indigenous people who first came to the Island formed the northernmost branch of the Austronesia culture group. The indigenous people who remain today are divided into 16 tribes; the Amis, Atayal, Paiwan, Bunun, Puyuma, Rukai, Tsou, Saisiyat, Yami (or Tao), Thao, Kavalan, Truku, Sakizaya, and the Sediq, the
Kanakanavu and the Hla'alua.
Taiwanese aborigines are Austronesian peoples, with linguistic and genetic ties to other Austronesian ethnic groups, such as peoples of the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Madagascar and Oceania.
17/05/2017
Genghis Khan Lives in Taiwan!!!
Elvis may have left the building but not not only is living in Taiwan, he is my Big Biker Brother!
Go The GK!
15/05/2017
Spring flowers are now fading as you feel summer on its way. April and May in Taiwan is awesome with the fauna in this Nation at its best!
If you missed this year then do yourself a massive favour and make sure you visit this great Island Nation!
14/05/2017
Sunday Night in Taipei = Family Dinner Out Night!
I have a theory that during summer every week hundreds of families gather to enjoy a 12 course meal for free and in between meals will get in some exercise and conversation while seeking the best next dish or shortest que for the next food sampling & cooking demo station. All in the air conditioned warehouse of Costco Taipei.
One thing for sure is that the often very long lines of families waiting for the next course are well respected, with nobody pushing in, everyone waiting patiently & chatting away while the live sample cooking begins. Quite the alternative to Taipei's terrific night markets!
14/05/2017
Without a doubt my fav place & store in Taiwan is '108 Custom'...it has an amazing range of leathers, fashion, accessories and awesome after market parts for your bike. Always welcoming and just a great to get a genuine Taiwanese welcome, to make your day! Great people & great place!
When in Taipei and if you enjoy all things HD riding...108 Custom is for you!
14/05/2017
The super sights of the sun lifting from over the Pacific Ocean to light up the amazing East Coast of Taiwan. When riding Highway 9, it is always best to up & on the road before sunrise to beat the others who are there to enjoy the grandeur of the giant mountain range that drops into the ...and I always have to stop and just soak in the amazing views.
It is Awesome!
13/05/2017
The night market foodie scene in Taiwan is terrific! Sometimes the presentation and smells are somewhat unique to the unacquainted and of course not all foods look like they may have been prepared in a Michelin Star 's . However having had the privilege of eating in quite a few starred restaurants around the world, and enjoyed many of them. Absolutely nothing beats a balmy night in'n'about 's bustling street markets for the 'Ultimate Roving Dinner Party!'. A party with hundreds of guests you have never met before but are super friendly, polite and all having fun.
13/05/2017
Tim Turtle and I been ridden our HD's to some awesome places around Central & Western Taiwan. Still the best ride we have done a couple of times is up to the highest vehicle accessible peak in North East ...Mt Hehuan, being a mere 3,275m above the level of the blue sea levels of the Taiwan Straits!
Mount Hehuan is a 3,416-metre-high mountain in Central Taiwan. The peak lies on the boundaries of and counties and is within the Taroko Gorge National Park. is a popular destination for the local people of central Taiwan.
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12/05/2017
Not many people@internationally put 'Surfing' & 'Taiwan' in the same sentence. The East Coast from Taipei down to Kenting has some great surf spots and equally good places to stay'n'surf! Afei's in Kenting is a favourite of mine to ride down to, stay for the night and then rent a board...so I don't need to install surf board racks on my HD Beast!
12/05/2017
This is the absolutely the best seat to view the gorgeous Nation of Taiwan all over!..cruising the coast, crossing the mountains and pulling up at scenic spots. No better way than to see this great Island than from a roaring Harley Davidson!
..and it's full air conditioned!
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11/05/2017
Love Riding my HD Around Taiwan!..stopping for a coffee to take in the awesome views!!!
11/05/2017
While the endless green of rice paddies across Taiwan are gorgeous, it is the wondrous mountain-side tea farms that never fail to deliver an awesome feeling of serenity! Riding my HD through the mountains I often stop to watch the farmers take meticulous care with their crops. Many of the hillside tea farms are generations old!
10/05/2017
Taiwan has gorgeous waterways, mountains and scenery...and is really such a wonderland!
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09/05/2017
The only road signage on Brown's Road through the lush rice fields of Taitung county is pretty simple as the the wonderful lifestyle here. What a great place to road through!
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08/05/2017
Another morning and another sky full of A330's & B777's moving people in & out of Taiwan! For a little Pacific Island the Republic of China (ROC) is a busy and popular place
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08/05/2017
The genuine way to explore Taiwan...along it's coast or above on it's mountains...it is on my HD
10/04/2017
Vale John Clarke...Australians and New Zealanders in Taiwan will be forever lost without you as we tried to find out what was that latest master price aired at 19:50PM (AUS time) every Thursday night. You, with Brian, were our link with the latest in ridiculously absurd yet current affairs.
https://youtu.be/j2AvU2cfXRk
27/03/2017
Has there been snow in Taipei this morning?...no it was it was just necessary spa time for my precious HD!
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Without a doubt my fav place & store in Taiwan is '108 Custom'...it has an amazing range of leathers, fashion, accessories and awesome #harleydavidson after market parts for your bike. Always welcoming and just a great to get a genuine Taiwanese welcome, to make your day! Great people & great place! When in Taipei and if you enjoy all things HD riding...108 Custom is for you! #taipei #taiwan #harley #harleydavidson #destinationtaiwan #destination_taiwan @108custom @franklee1966wei
It's Monday morning in Taipei as Songshan Airport get into action, moving people in & out from downtown. Background is the Yuan Mt, Grand Hotel & Dazhi Bridge. Ps. Special credits must go to our Communist Mainland neighbours for the brief morning poor viability, however this poor air quality will be gone by 10am as the Pacific Ocean breezes come thru pushing it back to where it came from #returntosender #taipei #taiwan #songshan #monday #destinationtaiwan #destination_taiwan #beautifulday #flight #takeoff #notopollution #blueskies
Who Doesn't Love a Stroll Thru a Frenetic Friday Morning Street Markets in Downtown Taipei on the Way to the Office! #taipei #taiwan #destination_taiwan #www.destinationtaiwan.asia #streetlife #streetstyle #streetmarket #downtown #seafood #freshfood #friendly
Neihu District coming to life on a Monday morning. With Truckies setting out on the weekly runs and the Bus Drivers setting up for another day...the rest of Taipei will be up & along shortly!
Now this is a job!...this hard working fella swung by late this afternoon outside my office window, some 18 stories above the streets of Taipei. Watching this guy in action was a good reminder to me of the great work ethic of the folk here in Taiwan! Thank you my friend! #taipei #taiwan #destinationtaiwan #hangingaround #monday #workinghard #destination_taiwan #visittaiwan #traveltaiwan #exploretaiwan
Arriving into the office as others outside the office window arrive in their office...window cleaning = hanging around outside all day = grateful they are doing #taiwan #taipei #windowcleaning #destinationtaiwan #monday #mondaymorning #hangingaround
I have to share some this terrific drum performance I saw today outside my office. This is only part as it went for nearly 10 minutes....you'll notice it never once stopped the Taipei traffic! These boys are good! #taipei101 #performance #chinesenewyear #celebration #differences #taiwan #destinationtaiwan #drums #Taipei #fun
Here in #Taipei as companies reopen after the Lunar New Year Holidays, across then city bosses seek to have a good year by paying homage to 'Tu Di Gong' believing it is the god that will protect their business and bring prosperity for the year ahead. Whilst it is common place for Taiwanese businessmen to be very superstitious about this, it is increasingly now more than just a religious ceremony and that of a social event for employees and bystanders. Either way it makes for a terrific little lunch break watch. #taiwan #taiwan #destinationtaiwan #differences #celebration #chinesenewyear #performance #taipei101
Happy Chinese New Year from Taipei!...even the robots are now asking for Hong Bao (money in a red envelope)....all part of the festivities!
Awesome Sound! #b2music #destinationtaiwan #tiwiislands #ausofficetpe #australia #discovertaiwan #music
One of the great things about Taipei is that you can leave the office and get up to the mountains for an of day ride with coffee?
Typhoon Megi, a Category 3 equivalent typhoon in the western Pacific Ocean, is now closing in on Taiwan, our fourth typhoon to landfall or brush Taiwan this season. It is quite easy here in Taipei unlike what it would be for our friends on the East Coast! #taiwan #taipei #lovetaipei
In 190 mile an hour winds the brave Emergancy workers of Taiwan are out there now! Thank you & stay safe!
My thoughts are with everyone down South of Taiwan tonight. This afternoon was the start of the long weekend holiday and this was to be one of the busiest strips on this beautiful Island. Hope the tourism industry of Kenting gets back up soon. Stay safe everyone!..especially the brave Emergancy Service Workers! #supertyphoon #typhoonmeranti #typhoonmeranti2016 #typhoon #taiwan #kenting #kentingbeach #staysafe #firefighter #ambulance
Now the wind & rain have arrived..as we feel in Taipei the outer reach of Super Typhoon Mernati, moving past the south of Taiwan...I hope that everyone will be safe! #supertyphoon #typhoonmeranti #typhoontaiwan #typhoon #taiwan #taipei #itsraining
Being currently trapped in by the outside heavy downpour need to turn to a special Taiwanese Super Strength & Health Potion #taiwanbeer #friday #destinationtaipei #destinationtaiwan #yelptaipei #travel #beer #craftbeer #australia #relaxed #stressfree #happyfriday
Sometimes the Afternoon Showers Arrive Early...love the heavy rain & warm weather!...love Taipei! #taipei #taipeifood #taipeicafe #taiwan #yelptaipei #destinationtaiwan #destinationtaipei #taiwanbeer #friday @kilner69
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