Taiwanese Feet: My walk around Taiwan by John Groot (Almas Books, 2020)

Canadian John Groot first came to Taiwan in 2001, fell in love with the island and its friendly people, and decided to stay. Years later, looking for a big adventure and a way to forge deeper bonds with his adopted home, he decided to walk around the entire coastline of Taiwan. He set off on foot from his home in Tamsui in the far north of the country, traveling clockwise around the island on weekends and holidays. It would turn out to be an eight-year trek. This unique ground-level look at Taiwan resulted in a very special travelogue: Taiwanese Feet.  

For more information about the book, and Groot’s other writings on Taiwan and beyond, visit his blog: The Culture Shack.