Formosa BetrayedWhen FBI agent Jake Kelly's (James Van Der Beek) investigation into the murder of a Taiwanese American professor takes him to Taiwan to pursue the killers, he soon finds himself at odds with everyone -- including his own government -- as he begins to uncover secrets. Adam Kane directs this 1980s-set thriller that's based on actual ( Read more... )

i'll be in taiwan for duanwu festival, where can I go see a dragon boat race?

i'm looking for a place to stay preferably near the Taoyuan Airport, from June 11 - June 23rd. I'd like for it to be anywhere in the north area, Taipei is fine too ( Read more... )

I'm thinking of going back this year or the next. To kill two birds with one stone, I'm setting my trip to coincide with a concert I'd like to watch (most likely, by an artist who never comes to my country - like Japanese groups/bands).

1) So...aside from ticket.com.tw, what are other ticketing sites you've used?

2) Which events calendar sites do you ( Read more... )

Anyone going to the Megaport music festival???  ( http://www.megaport.com.tw/ )

I'm really into live music (especially the japanese bands that are going--I'm a lil' bit obsessed with J-rock) and have actually asked for days off to go to the first weekend, but my 'concert buddy' has returned to America.  I'd love to meet-up or go with some people.

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Some new areas like Gaoxiong have been added to Google Streetview.

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Wander around Taiwan without actually being there. ;)

Hello, does anybody know of any language & culture immersion programs in Taiwan? I'm looking for one that is maximum 4 weeks long, during summer (June to September), at an intermediate to advanced level. Thanks!

ETA: I am a college student and I already speak Chinese -- just not very well.

Foguangshan is building a massive monument and eight tall pagodas to house a Buddha relic.


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