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Cultural Observations
Calgary Cityscape: Photo Essay
City Series: Calgary Cityscape – Five snapshots from a day spent wandering Stephen Avenue in downtown Calgary in August 2010.
Self-Realizations from Living Abroad: I’m A Giant
This guest blog is by Ava Apollo. When she’s not writing for MSW, she’s blogging about adventure travel at bemytravelmuse.com. For the previous post in this series, please click here. The next few weeks were a blur of new and exciting things. I had a room in an apartment, and a well-connected roommate who served as the link [...]
Self-Realizations From Living Abroad: I Can Do It
This guest blog is by Ava Apollo. When she’s not writing for MSW, she’s blogging about adventure travel at bemytravelmuse.com. Anyone who has lived abroad has gone through a series of self-realizations and glorious light bulb moments of “I can do it!”. As most people will say of their time abroad, with a sigh and a look [...]
Teaching in China: 12 Tips for Your First Weeks Living Abroad
Thinking of teaching in China? The ESL industry in China is booming and the demand for qualified ESL teachers is going up every day. Here are 12 tips for your first few weeks teaching and living abroad in China.
More Curious Things About Life in Taipei
This guest blog is by Ava Apollo. When she’s not writing for MSW, she’s blogging about adventure travel at bemytravelmuse.com. I previously gave you some of my most curious discoveries upon moving to Taipei, but recently realized that there are more, ever so many more quirks that I completely forgot to mention before. So, without further ado, [...]
White Day: Another Day of Love in Taiwan
Lovers in Taiwan have not one but three Valentine’s Days to celebrate, which just goes to show you that Taiwan is a little island big on romance. People celebrate the Western Valentine’s Day on February 14th, the Chinese lunar Qi-Xi on July 7th of the lunar calendar, and the one that originated in Japan, White Day.
Don’t Freak Out in China When…
This is a list of common things and occurrences that you might encounter while living in China. Don’t freak out in China when these things happen to you.
Gad Zouks! Essence of Chicken, You Say?
Will someone please explain what the health benefits of Essence of Chicken are? I’ve often wondered about those little yellow and green boxes available at our local 7-11. They claim to increase your virility and strength with a single jar. I had my first taste today in Chinese class after my teacher told me I [...]
Betel Nut Chewing Jerk
For the past year, part of my weekly routine has included a 30 minute break at a nearby park in Shu-lin twice a week. I go there between classes so I can review my Chinese lessons without having my students breathing down my neck. It’s a nice little shaded area and I really enjoy getting [...]
Rant: Blockbuster Shenanigans
While living in China, I used my Chinese everyday. Very rarely did anyone ever speak English to me because there just weren’t that many people who knew enough English to converse with me. Things like grocery shopping, banking, hair appointments and ordering were all common everyday conversations for me. Since moving to Taiwan, I’ve found [...]
