| Canadian expat Carrie, who works as an English teacher in Taipei, Taiwan, is no stranger to living abroad. Here, she shares her observations on living in Taiwan (and China before that), gives some tips on finding a job, and tells us about the sights and sounds she experiences on a daily basis there. |
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Expats In Taiwan! Interviews With People Living Or Working In Taiwan
Here you will find interviews with expats living and working in Taiwan. Also known as the Republic of China, the question of Taiwan's identity as a nation separate from the People's Republic of China is a contentious issue in international relations.
This country, also known as Formosa, offers both ancient and modern attractions influenced by other cultures, and it in turn has influenced certain aspects of Western culture.
A Canadian Globe Trotter Living in Taiwan
American expat Sandy's living the small-town life in Taiwan
| Working as a teacher of English, Sandy lives with her husband in Neipu, Taiwan, where she finds the people to be generous and friendly. Sandy talks about things like their house, the low cost of eating out in Taiwan, and how she has become more accustomed to Taiwanese food and culture. |
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Canadian expat Anthony's tapping into the unrealized potential of Taiwan
| Anthony finds that the positives of living in Taiwan far outweigh the negatives, no wonder it has been his home for so many years now. Living in a suburb of Tapei, he and his wife own and run an English buxiban. In addition, Anthony is part of a company that caters to the international community there. There is certainly more to Taiwan than meets the eye, and Anthony shows us a bit of that in his interview.
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 Anthony van Dyck |
Paul is an American expat who teaches English and lives with his family in Taichung, Taiwan
| Paul works as an English teacher in Taichung, Taiwan, where he lives with his family and where he’s in the process of setting up a language school for children. There are some things that he misses about his native USA, but they don’t stop him from experiencing the richness of life in another country, taking into the account both the good and the not-so-good. |
 Paul Batt |
Michael is an American expat working as an English instructor in Taichung, Taiwan
| Originally from the USA, Michael has been living in Taichung, Taiwan for several years now. Here, he shares with us not only some of his positive and negative experiences and observations about life in Taiwan, but also a strong commentary on the issue of observing or respecting local customs. |
 Michael Turton |
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Australian expat David is an English teacher working and living in Banqiao, Taiwan
| Living in Taiwan is part of David's plan to experience what it's like to live and work in a foreign country. Sure, there are things that he doesn't relish about living in Banqiao, but there are many things to appreciate, too - such as the friendly people and the beautiful places the island has to offer. |
 David Reid |
Read about why Australian expat Ozy enjoys living and studying in Taipei, Taiwan
| Originally from sunny Australia, "Ozy" is presently studying Mandarin in Taipei, Taiwan. He likes living in this bustling city, where popular culture options are varied and accessible, and where the locals are very friendly and supportive. |
 Ozy |
