Off the Beaten Path (2015) : 5x8

Today we visit the beautiful island of Taiwan, surrounded by the East China Sea and the South China Sea. Stretching less than 400 km from north to south, it offers excellent infrastructure, including a high speed train that connects the island in under ninety minutes. Taiwan is home to over 23 million people, with a diverse population made up of several ethnic groups. The climate shifts from subtropical in the north to tropical in the south, with cooler mountain regions where it can even snow in winter. This diversity allows for a rich variety of crops, from tropical fruit to mountain grown tea. The island’s openness, cuisine, and natural beauty drew Aleš, a photographer from Slovakia, who has been living here for the past three years.