X

Get FREE Email Updates

Sign Up

Dave's Travel Corner

Seeing the World One Step at a Time

  • Home
  • Blog
  • Guides
  • Journals
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Links
  • Interviews
  • About

book reviews

Email Dave if you would like a book reviewed, or mail it to the address here.
Some but not all of the books reviewed have been sent to us as samples.


Formosa Moon by Joshua Samuel Brown & Stephanie Huffman

February 1, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

This is a journey around Taiwan curated by experienced guidebook author Joshua who fell in love with the island long ago and has spent years living in Taiwan. He convinces the love of his life, Stephanie to join him in Taiwan – prior to her time in Taiwan she had never visited Asia. Thrust into a world that is completely foreign to her she follows Josh’s lead in their exploration of both its rural beauty and urban life.

Their journey details a diversity of experiences and attractions throughout the country including night markets (a culinary sensory overload for Stephanie) to villages to public art to colorful festivals.

Rather then combining efforts to produce a single narrative, Joshua and Stephanie contribute their own unique perspectives written as two voices, each sharing their thoughts about the same experiences. As a result, this book can partly be used as a guidebook and as a travelogue. This is an interesting read based on both a seasoned perspective of Taiwan contrasted with the excitement of someone who is seeing and experiencing a destination for the first time.

And with Josh’s expertise, readers will discover attractions totally under the radar – such as Rainbow Grandpa, the Temple of the Traveling Monk, the Yunlin Hand Puppet Museum, the “Portland” of Taiwan, a number of exciting festivals and loads more.

This is a must read for someone planning a trip to Taiwan – especially for those looking to dig deeper into this fascinating destination.

Click here to purchase this book

Related posts:

Moon California Moon Maya 2012 Moon Moscow & St. Petersburg Moon Panama Moon Beijing & Shanghai

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Art, Asia, Journey, Markets, Museum

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Want an avatar to show with your comments? Get a free Gravatar

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Dave's Wines Logo

The Official Wine Club of
the Napa Wine Project!

Your personal membership to the
finest Napa Valley artisan wineries.
Learn More
Follow @DaveDTC

Get FREE Email Updates ▶

Categories

Latest Posts

  • Albay: A Splendid Volcano Province
  • A Spring Getaway Awaits in Armenia: The New Hotspo…
  • From Coast to Coast: Your Guide to Car Transport t…
  • Bulacan: Heritage and History
  • Pangasinan: Western Luzon’s Hidden Gem

Explore

  • Above the Clouds
  • Guides
  • Highlight of the Month
  • Interviews
  • Journals
  • Press Releases
  • Videos

Prepare

  • Book Reviews
  • Pack List
  • Quiz: Geography
  • Quiz: Travel
  • Tour Booking
  • Travel Insurance
  • Travel Products

Share

  • Contribute
  • Forums
  • Links
  • Photos

About

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Contributors
  • Email Dave
  • Media Coverage
  • Media Kit
Hi I'm Dave. After a life changing trip in 1996, I began this site as a creative outlet to educate, inspire and share travel experiences. Read more...
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Vimeo
  • YouTube

Return to top of page
Copyright © 1996–2025 Dave's Travel Corner · All Rights Reserved · Log in

7ads6x98y