Taiwan Quest

I chose a Chinese name before coming to Taiwan and it’s served me well.

When I first arrived in Kaohsiung and started meeting new people (typically when they’d come up and ask if I was American), I’d sometimes feel mildly anxious about the possibility of being invited around for dinner.

This was the first time I’ve been truly sick in Taiwan.

Two weeks ago, I got a bacterial infection on one of my fingers (paronychia—don’t google it).

Poop 1 While waiting to cross an intersection today, I noticed people on the far side of the road were staring at something to my right.

It’s six months since I moved to my current apartment, a few kilometers (or four MRT stops) from where I used to live.

Recently I was sharing stories with a local acquaintance, and she asked to see a photo of my scooter.

Something that delights me in Taiwan is the ubiquity of unconventional (or outright wrong) English.

Today’s the summer solstice—and in summer in Kaohsiung, one of the very best places to go is Cijin Island (旗津島), for its tropical beachy vibe.

This morning, I met a friend for coffee.

Taiwan’s most widely-used language is Mandarin Chinese, the language of government and industry.

Recently I bumped into an acquaintance at Zuoying High Speed Rail Station (左營高鐵站).

This afternoon I went to the dentist for my six-monthly check-up.

The final episode of Jet Lag: Taiwan Rail Rush has just been released on YouTube.

After gaining my Taiwanese motorbike license on my second attempt, I bought my first scooter three years ago today and haven’t looked back.

Something I noticed early in Taiwan is that entrepreneurship is rampant, and often, entrepreneurs are young.

Yesterday afternoon, my partner and I took a day trip to Pingtung County.