By and large, the single biggest sector for professional foreigners in Taiwan is English teaching. Naturally, many people are attracted to the above-average pay ($600-$800 NTD an hour starting off) and might not be aware that English teaching is a very challenging job and it’s not for everyone. This article isn’t about putting down teaching […]
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I am always grateful for bloggers. Think about it, what are bloggers getting in return for their work? Some bloggers make a living out of it, but the vast majority of expat bloggers in Asia do it as a passion, and not for a source of income. I’ve been accused of being an attention seeker […]
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There is a litany of places around Taiwan that claim to be “authentic” cuisine. I’ve had everything from “authentic” French to Brazilian food in Taiwan and not a lot of it ever met my expectations. It isn’t a case that the food was too localized that it didn’t meet my taste buds halfway, but rather […]
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The first thing I did when I landed in Dublin Airport’s Terminal 1 was give myself a higher risk of heart disease. Seriously, we Irish have a tendency to believe that we aren’t here for a long time, but for a good time. The other famous saying about Irish people is a joke is a […]
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I rarely look back on moving abroad because taking the leap halfway around the world has given me more opportunities than I thought possible – especially in Ireland. Though there are times when I look back on my little mossy island and wonder what I might be doing there if I did not leave, I […]
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Teaching English has always been something I hoped to avoid. I studied a degree in Chinese and International Business for four years and I am about to complete a master’s in international communications in the middle of next year. After 12 years of secondary and six years of third level education in two to three […]
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There are always little nooks and crannies around Taipei that you will come across if you veer off event the tiniest of bit. For me, that veering off has been happening everyday for over a year and I didn’t even notice the little wonder on my daily morning walk on my commute to work. The […]
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What has kept me feeling thankful in Taiwan the most is my scholarship. I am not sure if I could have pushed myself to come to Taiwan if I didn’t have a scholarship. I had the savings to make the trip here and set up shop, but I don’t think I would have had the […]
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It has been a very busy couple of months for me. I finally finished writing my thesis proposal. On top of that, I have other lectures, work, a social life and girlfriend. But, I do like to document the little things I come across or some take snapshots of what is going on with my […]
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