Originally published in The China Post (but not published anywhere else online). Read more of Rosanne’s witty and hilarious columns for the culturally discombobulated on her new website: rosannelin.com
Read moreAuthor: Trista di Genova
Truly Taiwan's Treasure: Taitung, pure and natural
By Trista di Genova The China Post Now is the only time you will actually see a traffic jam in beautiful Taitung County, and for the Western one, Jan. 1-4. The rest of the year, Taitung’s attractions can be tasted at leisure, and from pristine mountains and streams, aboriginal gatherings,
Read moreExpat Chat: 'OH, IF ONLY I COULD TEACH'
Originally published Sunday, December 28, 2008 in The China Post Compiled by Trista di Genova, The China Post ‘OH, IF ONLY I COULD TEACH’ Another huge hurdle here: teaching qualifications. Everything’s cool if you have a Bachelor’s degree from an English-speaking country, but if you don’t you’re kind of screwed
Read more'Taiwan deserves to be discovered': French promoter
Cedric Alviani, who runs a company that serves to promote artistic productions and exchanges, says “We want to be a bridge for artists to get in touch with their audience, in Taiwan as well as abroad,” and that the talent in Taiwan “deserves to be discovered.” lviani says it breaks his heart to see empty theaters in Taiwan: “To have a full audience is the least in respect and service we can provide.”
Read more'Mr. Hockey' Confident of Sport's Future in Taiwan
Canadian coach on the cusp of great things to come after bringing Taiwan’s roller and ice hocky to the international stage
Read moreThe Plight of the Visa Runner
Every month — unless you have a work permit that allows you to come and go without the hassle — foreign visitors must leave the country to renew the stamp on their passport. There’s even a term for this phenomenon, whereby masses of foreigners are made involuntary slaves to tourism every month: “Visa Runners.”
Read moreLowdown on Shanghai: Installment 5
What’s going on with our cross-strait neighbors?
Read more"On Being Black in Taiwan"
Andre Mangongo is a priest with the Catholic Church from the Democratic Republic of Congo, and has been in Taiwan four years.
Read more'Our Biggest Visa Hassles'
Expats are invited to call the toll-free International Community Service Hotline (with English service) to ask any questions: 0 800 024-111.
Read more'One Thing I'd Change About Taiwan'
Kyle Sveinson, 28, is from Winnipeg, Canada. He teaches English for a living, and is the producer and a member of the hip-hop crew THC.
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