Over the years Taiwan has been blessed with many new bicycle paths. Many have taken advantage of these and many tours have been organized. Once again bicycle lovers will have an opportunity to get on the bike and take pleasure in "Taiwan Cycling Festival", starting Saturday, October 16. For more information please see back cover.

To be able to master different languages is of course very useful and helps us communicate with each other and understand different cultures. Children have a beautiful way of learning by playing. "A Passport to The Future" is what Taipei European School wants us to think of when we send our children to school. They are offering a bilingual French/English program. Please, see page 2 for more information.

Food is something we all need. Many of us take great interest in food and are happy to learn more. Food is part of the culture of a country. "Kaohsiung Food Show 2010" is a food expo packed with innovation & creativity, and you are invited! The show will start Thursday, November 4. Read more about the show on page 40.

Perhaps you are looking for vegetarian restaurants in Taipei. We have a few recommendations on page 22. How to find them when you are on the run? Well, Taiwan Yo, a new company in Taiwan, shows how to find the place you are looking for on the mobile phone. Read more about this on page 36.

In Pingtung county, the Kenting National Park Administration has announced they will close part of the Provincial Highway 26 to allow the female land crabs safe passage as they migrate from inland to the coast to spawn! See page 60.

Would you like to experience Paris when in Taipei? Easy, just go to Palais de Chine Hotel, see page 74.

Taiwan this Month helps you to find the latest activities around the island, useful information and MRT maps for Taipei and Kaohsiung. The monthly free, bilingual magazine has a trilingual web page: www.taiwanthismonth.com

Louise Byström
Editor-in-Chief