From Gansbaai to the Azure Coast: A South African’s Odyssey in Taiwan
As a South African teacher, my journey from Gansbaai to Wuqi is one that has been shaped by four defining experiences.
The Road to Belonging: How Chiayi Became More Than a Place I Live
The Road to Belonging: How Chiayi Became More Than a Place I Live
From Bokke to Bubble Tea: My Unexpected Love Story with Taiwan
This is the story of how a South African teacher—armed with worksheets, enthusiasm, and possibly too much confidence—found a second home in Taiwan.
Letter of Gratitude
My name is Aníke van der Merwe and I am a FET in Taiwan. This is a testimonial about my coordinator Mr. Kevin Lee.
Acclimating to Taiwan
Since I have only been in Taiwan for one year, I can say that I am by no means a local. However, I have gone to great lengths to try to become a member of its many communities.
My experience with Teach Taiwan and Taiwan
I am very happy to be in this country and plan to stay here teaching English for several more years. Teach Taiwan is a fantastic organization to work with from beginning to well into my first year.
How a semester in Taiwan turned into 7 years and counting!
Travelling to a new country, if not moving to live in a foreign country for a period of time is always exciting but can also be nerve racking, especially if you don’t know anyone from that country.
TAIWAN-A HIDDEN GEM OF ASIA
Had you asked me many moons ago on my study tour to Taiwan (this was about 14+ years ago)- if Taiwan would ever be a place that I would call “home”? I would have answered you, “Never in a thousand years”. But guess what? 14 years later and I have made it my “home” for the past 4 years and counting.
