Utopia Guide to Taiwan (2nd Edition): the Gay and Lesbian Scene in 12 Cities Including Taipei, Kaohsiung and Tainan [Paperback]

John Goss (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 18, 2007

Utopia has updated and expanded its 2nd Edition of the first ever travel guide to gay and lesbian life in Taiwan. Explore 12 cities including Taipei, Kaohsiung, Tainan and Taichung. Listings include organizations, bars, discos, accommodations, spas, restaurants, and more. A special section of the book highlights groups, clubs, and businesses that are especially welcoming for women. Enjoy dozens of savvy comments and recommendations from local Utopians and gay travelers alike. The Utopia Guide to Taiwan is a refreshing look at this Asian tiger's emerging gay and lesbian scene.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"Start at Utopia, an extremely comprehensive insider collection of meeting places, travel tips, and links to resources." -- Frommer's

"The definitive gay and lesbian resource covering the region." -- Gay Times

About the Author

John Goss, along with partners from Singapore and Thailand, founded Utopia, Southeast Asia's first gay and lesbian center, in Bangkok in 1994. A year later he launched the Utopia-Asia.com web portal which has grown over the last decade to become the Internet's most respected GLBT resource for Asia. An artist and recipient of a US National Endowment for the Arts fellowship, John's photographs were recently published in the landmark cultural book, Very Thai (2005), and were shown in a solo exhibition, Sacred Realm, at the Four Seasons Hotel, Bangkok (2007).

Product Details

• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: Lulu.com (May 18, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1430312629
• ISBN-13: 978-1430312628
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,193,457 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #34 in Books > Travel > Asia > Taiwan
  • #91 in Books > Gay & Lesbian > Travel

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1.0 out of 5 stars Needs some help, January 30, 2010

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This review is from: Utopia Guide to Taiwan (2nd Edition): the Gay and Lesbian Scene in 12 Cities Including Taipei, Kaohsiung and Tainan (Paperback)

This could be a useful publication. However, all of the addresses need to be standardized in Chinese characters, rather than in haphazard Romanization. I went to one address in Taipei and the doorway was completely filled up with scooters. There was no way to even get to the door, so some updating needs to be done.