TES students reflect on what it means to be free
Article by Helen Gamble, TES “The secret to happiness is freedom, and the secret to freedom is courage.” (Thucydides) A man stands on the podium. […]
Centered on Taipei (Our Magazine)
Creating Interior Design Spaces in Taipei
The charm of oriental arts and culture in Taipei is visible in the one-of-a-kind decoration styles one encounters throughout the city. You can almost touch […]
Community and Grief
Recently, shock waves spread across Taiwan as details emerged about the death of a young child riding her bicycle in the Taipei suburb of Neihu. […]
Building bridges and creating community through art and music
Art, in essence, is a community endeavor. It provides a vital connection to others by reminding us of our shared humanity. Through art we […]
Shibadongtian 十八洞天
Ever wondered where Maokong (貓空), that ever-popular hillside area of tea gardens on the southern edge of Taipei where everyone goes to drink tea, […]
The Women in Conversation Conference Really Rocked
There’s no doubt about it, the March 12th Taipei Women in Conversation Conference set new standards for the future of women’s conferences in Taiwan. The […]
Taking a Closer Look at the Process of Counseling
What is counseling? Counseling is both a process and a journey. It’s a working relationship between two (sometimes more) people who work to make […]
Nature and Mental Health
Do you enjoy being out in nature? Have birdsongs or the changing colors of fall ever brought a smile to your face? Do you sometimes […]
February 2016 COT Cover
The writing of spring poems or couplets for Chinese New Year is an ancient custom. Traditional couplets are handwritten with a brush and ink and […]
December/January Cover Photo
Elephant Mountain is the most famous of the Four Beast Mountains nearby Taipei. It is a popular hiking and photo spot for taking panorama shots […]