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I like to be reminded of the special time that I’ve had in the past year. As most people who know me are aware – I’m extremely fond of Vietnam, and find my self telling Vietnam stories a lot when talking to friends in Taiwan. I try to relay the feeling that I had while [...]

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It’s been a month now in Taiwan and I finally feel like I’m starting to settle down. Geeeeezzzzz… That was some month. I think even I’m a little surprised as to how this whole Taipei visit turned out. Got this Chinese class going for me, a girl that I adore, a few friends, a fairly [...]

It’s an extraordinary sensation. I think I remember that feeling from 6th grade time at the states and how excited I was when I realized what was going on and how fast it happening.
Walking the streets of Taipei I’ve gotten used to isolation. I’m on one side and all the other people on the other [...]

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Westerners’ view of Taiwan
 
I’ve been reading the westerners forums for quite a while now, and I find the weirdest discussions that one can possibly imagine. Here are a few examples :
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Some gorgeous Taiwan pictures from Tealit (Link)
[Since I'm studying in TLI, things like this post make me nervous]
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What’s happening in Taiwan
(Small note – It’s [...]

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“Okay, little one… tuck in under the blanket and I’ll tell you the story again…
Once upon a time, not too long ago, lived a young boy at a faraway land. One night, as he was sleeping, he dreamt a dream where a beautiful woman appeared to him and asked him a simple question. Puzzled by [...]

Money

Let’s see. It says it’s a 150 New Taiwanese Dollars. I should divide that by 33, which would make it something like 5 US dollars. If I convert that to Shekels then it’s about 25 Shekels.
Hmm… not bad, it’s definitely less than Israel. I think… is it? I remember that it might not be as [...]

Bob : “It’s not fun, it’s just different”
(’Lost in Translation’)
I’m not sure what I’m doing here, I’m not sure what I’m looking for and if I am looking for something. Most times, trying to talk about what goes on through my mind – it’s impossible. What ever words you use, they sound too plain – [...]

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“I’m the only western person in history to live in all Arab countries. The story goes a long way back to the time that the British…” Was just a beginning to a very long monologue. Huh? What are you talking about? Where am I? WHO ARE YOU? Head almost falling, eyes almost closing, even humor [...]