The many thrills of seaweed
If you asked anyone which country is the most famous for eating seaweed, most would probably answer “Japan.” But did you know that approximately 40,000 tones of seaweed are harvested each year in Ireland?...
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‘A Cyclist’s Guide to Kyushu’ is out now!
Going to Japan? Discover Kyushu by bike! Explore one of Japan’s best-kept cycling secrets with our brand-new digital guide, Cyclist’s Guide to Kyushu – Pedalling Across the Island of Fire [ISBN 978-626-93234-0-]. After living...
Hundreds of cyclists already exploring Taiwan with: ‘A Cyclist’s Guide to Taiwan’
Our cycling guide to Taiwan has been warmly received since its release and is now available in multiple stores across Taipei and online. Designed for riders of all levels, the book helps cyclists discover...
Why is peat extraction still a common sight in Ireland?
Coming from the Netherlands, I have never seen peat extraction in practice, or even a single piece of turf, in real life. It’s a relic of our grandparents’ era, something we only know from...
Taipei Cycle Show – Workshop by ONSGO
We were thrilled to lead a workshop at the Taipei Cycle Show, a massive global event attracting tens of thousands of visitors annually. We were joined by an inspiring group of participants and were...
Connecting Cultures: Discussing cycling at the Taiwan Representative Office in NL
We were honoured to discuss the future of cycling tourism with Ambassador Tien at the Taiwan Representative Office in The Hague. Our discussion centred on diversifying Taiwan’s global appeal, by focusing on its incredible...
First month on ‘The Emerald Isle’
Chomh ciotach le muc i sciathlán*… Yeah, that’s not exactly easy to understand, right? Years of living in Asia has made us more aware of our European identity; moving from Chinese- and Japanese-speaking islands...
Featured in ‘Bicycle Club Magazine Taiwan’
Bicycle Club Magazine Taiwan published a feature on the story behind The Cyclist’s Guide to Taiwan. The article looks at how years of riding, exploring, and route planning across the island grew into a...
Reviews and Feedback
What do people think of the book so far? Since the release of A Cyclist’s Guide to Taiwan, we’ve been incredibly grateful for the responses it has received; from cyclists who have taken the...
Podcast at Giant with Cycle Now series
In collaboration with the Cycling Culture Museum at the Giant headquarters and the Netherlands Office Taipei, we contributed to a special Cycling Now podcast series exploring cycling, everyday life, and sustainable mobility in Taiwan....
