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Travel In Taiwan Episodes

S2-E5 - Tragedy on Taiwan's Majestic Mountains
April 7, 2022

S2-E5 - Tragedy on Taiwan's Majestic Mountains

Two-thirds of this island is mountainous, and climbing the mountains -- or even just driving across them -- is an awesome experience. But, woe be to those that are unprepared... or, sadly, just unlucky. With many peaks over 3,000 meters, when things go wrong up there, they can go very wrong.

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Bonus Mini-Episode: Eryk Calls John for a Chat About Taiwan's Indigenous Peoples
Feb. 24, 2022

Bonus Mini-Episode: Eryk Calls John for a Chat About Taiwan's Indigen…

When did people first get to Taiwan? Was there a land bridge? Plus... a few interesting legends. A short phone call that's a fun intro to Taiwan’s prehistory.

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S1-E22 - The Cruel Sea
Dec. 30, 2021

S1-E22 - The Cruel Sea

Despite the failed attempt to create a myth of a Pacific Ocean "Bermuda Triangle" near Taiwan, the seas around this island are indeed cruel... ships sometimes disappear without a trace. It's little wonder the majority of temples here are devoted to Mazu, Goddess of the Sea, who watches over fisherm…

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