Dear Taiwan Podcast

Exactly what the title says, deep thoughts on small ways Taiwan has changed in the past ten years, for the everyday lives of people who live here. Responses from Reddit too! I'm coming up on ten years living here, so the next few episodes will be musings and mulling all about a decade on this beautiful island. A sense of achievement, or midlife crisis? Let's see. Send us an email at [email protected]!

A quick look at this weekend's holiday, the fun and showy Dragon Boat Festival! Delicious steamed zongzi to eat, boat races to cheer on, eggs to balance, and an ancient poet who committed suicide in a river. Send us an email at [email protected]!

With Teacher Matt on the line again as our guest from Taichung, we chat about the current Covid-19 happenings in the country (couldn't help it) before diving in to long discussions about five more things we noticed about Taiwan when we first moved here. Pro-tip: only pour warm water on cockroaches and stray dogs, never cold. Send us an email at [email protected]! News article referenced at the end of the episode: https://international.thenewslens.com/article/46154

Taiwan's most beautiful city and largest county! Journey up the East Coast, East Rift Valley, and north to Qingshui Cliffs. Send us an email at [email protected]!

Taiwan's first and second cities! 天龍國和文化城! Teacher Joseph invites Teacher Matt back to the show, and they each present three reasons about why their adoptive home cities are so great. Send us an email at [email protected]!

Bob and I had recorded one more segment for the previous episode "Things The U.S.A. Does Better Than Taiwan," all about his thoughts and first impressions on American houses. Also tacked on here are some extra clips from the original recording that got cut out. Send us an email at: [email protected]!

Provocative and gripe-y, and the second of a two-part series, this week Teacher Joseph is joined by his Taiwanese friend Bob (柏毅) to discuss a few things that the U.S.A does better than Taiwan. From small things like supermarkets to big topics like adolescence and housing, Bob and Joseph go in depth about their perspectives on both countries, and this time they actually agree on most things. Send us an email at [email protected]!

This week we hear from Teacher Joseph's friend Hannah (also a teacher), who recently completed a bike trip circling the whole country. She has also completed a walking journey around the entire country in the past, too! We talk routes, training, sights, gear, weather, and how this crazy girl can't seem to just let a rest day be a rest day. This is part 2 of our conversation, from Taidong back up to Taoyuan. Enjoy! Send us an email at [email protected]!

This week we hear from Teacher Joseph's friend Hannah (also a teacher), who recently completed a bike trip circling the whole country. She has also completed a walking journey around the entire country in the past, too! We talk routes, training, sights, gear, weather, and how this crazy girl can't seem to just let a rest day be a rest day. The conversation got long, so this is Part 1, from Taoyuan to Kenting. Enjoy! Send us an email at [email protected]!

Pebble beaches and a slow pace of life, Taidong County on Taiwan's southeast coast is worlds different from the bustle of Taipei or Kaohsiung. Come hear everything this place has to offer, from Daren to Chengbin, Jiaming Lake to Orchid Island. Also, what's that fruit in the picture? If you know, or if you've tried it before, send us an email at [email protected]!