By Carrie on October 20, 2010
For travelers who are interested in delving beneath the surface of Taiwan’s main sightseeing attractions and flashy neon facade, British author Steven Crook demonstrates that there is more to Taiwan than meets the eye.
Posted in Culture, Taiwan | Tagged Books, information for visitors to Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwanese culture, Taiwanese customs, Taiwanese traditions, Temples, Travel, travel book reviews, Travel Journal |
By Carrie on October 10, 2010
A practical and very informative guide to Taiwan, Do’s and Don’ts in Taiwan shines a spotlight on Taiwanese culture and customs. The book is full of helpful behavioral tips that every visitor to Taiwan should be aware of.
Posted in Culture, Taiwan | Tagged Books, information for visitors to Taiwan, Taiwanese culture, Taiwanese customs, Taiwanese traditions, travel book reviews |
By Carrie on May 25, 2009
Two of my favorite bloggers have had an exciting month. Nomadic Matt and Nora Dunn have both ventured into the world of book publishing. Read on to learn where you can get your copy today.
Posted in Blog, Features | Tagged Books, Travel |
By Carrie on May 11, 2009
I don’t often get mail in Taiwan, so I was especially pleased to receive a white package in the mail a few weeks ago. Inside was a book called Wanderlust and Lipstick: The Essential Guide for Women Traveling Solo. It was sealed with an autograph and a lipstick kiss.
Posted in Travel | Tagged Books, Reviews, Travel, Women, Writing |
By Carrie on October 10, 2008
The wedding is quickly approaching. With so much to do and so little time left, I’ve been hard-pressed to find time to blog. I’ve been trying to work ahead to get some posts ready for the seven weeks that we are on the road. Whenever people find out that I have a blog, the first question [...]
Posted in Blog | Tagged Animals, Books, China, Culture, ESL, Games, Harajuku, Ho Chi Minh City, Osaka, People, Shoes, Students, Temples, Vietnam, Women |
By Carrie on June 15, 2008
Last August, I was contacted by Dr. Scott A. Hipsher, a university lecturer at Bangkok University in Thailand, about being a case study for a book called, “Expatriates in Asia: Breaking Free of the Colonial Paradigm.” Dr. Hipsher is also the lead author of “The Nature of Asian Firms” as well as numerous book chapters, [...]
Posted in Culture | Tagged Books, Expats, Interviews |
By Carrie on December 8, 2007
Where would I be without my Lonely Planet? I admit. I’m a travel fiend. When we’re not on the road, I’ve usually got my nose stuck in a travel book of some kind. More often than not, it’s a Lonely Planet publication of some sort. These titles are at the top of my wish list [...]
Posted in Travel | Tagged Books |
By Carrie on August 31, 2007
Where was Bill Bryson when I was struggling through high school science class? Bryson is known primarily as a travel writer, having written such works as In a Sunburned Country, The Lost Continent and other such memorable reads. His first attempt at explaining science, which is written in much the same style as his travel books, [...]
Posted in Blog | Tagged Books |
By Carrie on August 2, 2007
Everyone has heard the rags-to-riches story of Cinderella. The most popular version of this classic fairy tale was written by Charles Perrault in 1697. But, did you know the first written Cinderella story, called Yeh-Shen, was written in 850 A.D. in China?
Posted in China, Culture | Tagged Books, China, Culture |
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