Expat Life
Is there such a thing as ‘rehab’ in Taiwan? Short answer: No.
The Wild East / Society In Taiwan, the authorities don’t really grasp the concept of a ‘rehabilitation centre’ or what ‘rehab’ is…
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Culture
Expat Chat: On being a Western wife, part 2 of 2
What it’s like being a Taiwan xifu – daughter-in-law…? Curious about other foreign women’s experience of marrying Taiwanese, I interviewed Serina from…
Culture
Expat Chat: On being a Western Wife: Part 1 of 2
When I told people that I’d married a “PingDong Man”, a huge smile would break out on their face and almost invariably…
Travel
Camping out by the light of the full moon
When: Friday, December 9, 2011 at 8:00pm until Monday, December 12, 2011 at 11:00pm Where: Puli, Nantou County, Central Taiwan 埔里, 台灣…
Arts
The Perfect Weekend in Taipei for you.
By Trista di Genova, The Wild East / A friend asked my plans for this weekend, and at first I replied, “Not…
Expat Life
Potluck in DaAn Park – Rain or Shine
WHEN: Sunday, November 6 · 3:00pm – 10:00pm, Taipei, Taiwan Location: Da An Park – 大安森林公園 Walk north from the Heping /…
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EXPAT CHAT: Studying Medicine in Taiwan
Kee Koon Ng, Malaysia, medical student at Taipei Medical University, age 27 I was in the States, finishing my Bachelor’s degree in…
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EXPAT CHAT: Is there age, sex, accent discrimination in Taiwan?
I met an experienced Australian radio producer last month. He’s been living in Tamshui for a few months (and Taiwan for almost…
Politics
Obama's 50th Birthday Mixer Aug. 4th @ Carnegie's
Come meet some kindred spirits and cool compatriots at this birthday party! Democrats Abroad Taiwan will be hosting a birthday party to…
Arts
Say farewell to Bobwundaye (for now) … and Drink
Dear patrons & supporters, friends & family, Bobwundaye is closing its doors. It’s an emotional moment. To all those who stumbled across…
Expat Life
Taiwan’s Unsung Hero: A Tribute to Linda Arrigo
One of the most underappreciated intellectuals around, for decades Linda Gail Arrigo has stuck to her guns and stood up for human…
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Canada D'eh Beach Party @ Baishawan
Location: near Baishawan Beach, New Taipei City By Pierre Loisel, for Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan The Canadian Society in Taiwan…