I like to think of myself as somewhat of a television addict. When the US television season is in full swing I can easily put aside half to three quarters of a day a week watching my favourite shows. By no means a quantitative addict instead I get horribly attached to shows I really like [...]

Taiwanese cable tv continues to amaze me with the absolute randomness that is broadcast at any given time of the day. In my latest channel surfing adventure I happened across what appears to be the Asian wrestling equivalent of what we know as wrestling. Forget flashy intros, cunningly witty dialogue, themed characters and Emmy award [...]

There’s a strong culture amongst Taiwanese girls that cuter is better. This really hits you when one day you find yourself talking to some random girl who’s apparently twenty something, but you feel like you’re staring into the eyes of a twelve year old. And I’m not just talking about looks either. There’s a hell [...]

It’s the end of the work day. All around the country kids are getting home hoping to catch a few cartoons before they make a start on their homework. Flicking on the tv, you’d expect to see Chinese dubbed versions of Barney the Dinosaur, Pokemon or even the Wiggles. …then you remember you’re in Taiwan.