Formosa Moon is an enchanting wander through Taiwan, written as a love story between Taiwan expert and Lonely Planet author, Joshua Samuel Brown; and his partner Stephanie Huffman, a newcomer to Taiwan and to Asia.
Tag: expat stories
Mobility Challenges and What An Exoskeleton Can Do For You
The day I got a call about testing a robotic exoskeleton designed for assisting people with mobility issues was life-changing. We knew things would be difficult for us when I got sick, but we didn’t know I’d lose the use of my legs. My life changed with KEEOGO.
Freudschaft-Friendship – A Concert to Celebrate 33 Years of Friendship
Freudschaft-Friendship A Concert celebrating 33 Years of Friendship between New Taipei City and Starnberg, Germany with New Taipei City Mayor, Eric Chu.
A Brief Report from the Great Taiwan Toilet Paper Panic of 2018
Each country must face its own test of fire. No Taiwanese will ever forget the last week of February 2018, known as The Great Taiwan Toilet Paper Panic.
Letting Go With Chronic Illness Doesn’t Mean Giving Up
Letting Go with Chronic Illness – Learn to accept what you need and don’t need with chronic illness. Growth comes from making room for new things.
Photo Essay – Tom Rook’s Hao Haus Gallery Exhibit
Tom Rook is a British artist living in Taipei. ‘Dragonflies’ is a finalist for the International Artist Grand Price at Art Revolution Taipei. Tom creates mostly in pencil, pen, and ink. His drawings of cities in Taiwan and from his homeland are utterly unique.
My Several Worlds Is Heading In A New Direction
Finding joy in the aftermath of incurable illness has been very hard, but I am still a global citizen of the world, and I have much to offer readers that are interested in expat life and teaching abroad, and in regards to living with chronic illness.
Whalen’s – Home Style Canadian Cooking in Taipei
Whether you’re looking for comfort food, easy family style dining, or a North American style brunch in Taipei, Whalen’s will have what you’re looking for.
Teaching English in China During SARS
Teaching English in China: ESL teachers face a lot of challenges abroad but what happens when the country you’ve moved to experiences a pandemic like SARS?
Teaching English in China – The Journey Begins to Teach English in 2003
Learn about teaching English in China from a person who has been there, done it all, and now helps others to teach in China. It’s a scary thing to pick up and move your life to the other side of the world.