Dear Taiwan Podcast Joseph B
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- Society & Culture
Introducing the Dear Taiwan Podcast!!! Teacher Joseph here, and I'm looking forward to talking about life, work, and travel across the beautiful country of Taiwan, from big discussions about geography to small observations about cultural norms, and everything in between.
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10 Years in Taiwan: How Has Taiwan Changed?
Exactly what the title says, deep thoughts on small ways Taiwan has changed in the past ten years, for the everyday lives of people who live here. Responses from Reddit too! I'm coming up on ten years living here, so the next few episodes will be musings and mulling all about a decade on this beautiful island. A sense of achievement, or midlife crisis? Let's see. Send us an email at deartaiwanpodcast@gmail.com!
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Taiwan Holidays: Dragon Boat Festival
A quick look at this weekend's holiday, the fun and showy Dragon Boat Festival! Delicious steamed zongzi to eat, boat races to cheer on, eggs to balance, and an ancient poet who committed suicide in a river. Send us an email at deartaiwanpodcast@gmail.com!
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5 More Things You Notice About Taiwan (Part 4 of Many)
With Teacher Matt on the line again as our guest from Taichung, we chat about the current Covid-19 happenings in the country (couldn't help it) before diving in to long discussions about five more things we noticed about Taiwan when we first moved here. Pro-tip: only pour warm water on cockroaches and stray dogs, never cold. Send us an email at deartaiwanpodcast@gmail.com! News article referenced at the end of the episode: https://international.thenewslens.com/article/46154
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Map Tour #8: Hualien
Taiwan's most beautiful city and largest county! Journey up the East Coast, East Rift Valley, and north to Qingshui Cliffs. Send us an email at deartaiwanpodcast@gmail.com!
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Taipei vs. Taichung
Taiwan's first and second cities! 天龍國和文化城! Teacher Joseph invites Teacher Matt back to the show, and they each present three reasons about why their adoptive home cities are so great. Send us an email at deartaiwanpodcast@gmail.com!
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BONUS CONTENT: More Thoughts From Bob
Bob and I had recorded one more segment for the previous episode "Things The U.S.A. Does Better Than Taiwan," all about his thoughts and first impressions on American houses. Also tacked on here are some extra clips from the original recording that got cut out. Send us an email at: deartaiwanpodcast@gmail.com!