Every 5 episodes I have an interview with my friends in Taiwan about their thoughts and experiences in Taiwan. But this episode is a little different because this time the interview was recorded with my sisters and brother when I was in South Africa this January. We talked about their trip to Taiwan 10 years ago and it was fun! Want to know my little sister’s special shopping experience and what impressed my big sister? Also, my brother first visited me in Taiwan not long after I arrived here al...
Mar 02, 2022•13 min•Ep. 35
I finally get out of the 14-day quarantine! Today is actually my first day as a free man and after stepping out of the quarantine hotel, I couldn’t help but have some thoughts about this whole process. Want to know how I feel after this once-in-a-lifetime experience? Don’t miss this episode. 我終於解除隔離啦！事實上，今天就是我自由的第一天。在步出隔離飯店後，我對這整個隔離的過程不禁開始有了一些看法？想知道我在經歷了這個一生難得經歷一次的體驗之後的心得嗎？別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay
Feb 23, 2022•10 min•Ep. 34
Last week I told you that I was back in Taiwan and started quarantine. Now it’s been one week! So in this episode I'm telling you about life in a quarantine hotel. What is strange and why do the workers run away after delivering some food. And how well organized the Taiwan government is. You don't want to miss this episode! 上週我跟大家說過我已經回到台灣並且開始隔離了，到現在終於一週了。所以這一集裡面我要跟你們分享我第一週的隔離生活。我會聊聊一些奇妙的事情，以及為什麼飯店員工要跑來跑去。也會聊聊台灣政府有多麼縝密（可能太過縝密了）。別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay...
Feb 16, 2022•12 min•Ep. 33
A couple weeks ago I told you I went back to South Africa for my mother’s 90th birthday. Now I’m back in Taiwan! Although I am grateful for being healthy and being back, it was not all plain sailing. Want to know how many PCR tests I had to take to get back here? And how cautious the airport and quarantine staff is? Listen to my observation (and maybe also some personal humble opinions). You don't want to miss this episode! 幾週前跟大家報告過，在睽違兩年之後，我終於決定從台灣飛回南非去慶祝我媽媽的九十歲大壽。現在我已經回到台灣囉！雖然我很感恩自己一路上都非常健康，但...
Feb 09, 2022•12 min•Ep. 32
Happy year of Tiger everyone! It’s a news episode again. In this episode I’m going to share with you some diplomatic progress that Taiwan had recently. I also compare the covid restrictions between South Africa and Taiwan. Don’t miss this episode! 大家虎年快樂！又到了新聞漫談時間！這一集裡我將跟大家分享最近台灣的外交進度，也會聊聊我對台灣與南非的防疫措施的觀察比較。別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay
Feb 02, 2022•12 min•Ep. 31
In this episode we are happy to invite Vickie, a keen mountaineer from Taiwan, to talk about her mountaineering stories. She will share with us why she started doing it and what she gets from it. Also she will introduce us to the happenings up there in those high mountains of Taiwan. If you’re interested in her experiences, don't miss this episode! 這一集裡我們很高興地邀請到一位來自台灣的登山者 Vickie 與我們分享她的登山故事！除了告訴我們他是如何開始登山及他的登山收穫之外，她也會與我們分享在山上及山屋中的體驗！別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay...
Jan 26, 2022•18 min•Ep. 30
After two whole years of not going back to South Africa due to the coronavirus, I finally decided to fly back this year in order to celebrate my mother’s 90th birthday. However, just before my trip, the Omicron got many things out of track, including my flights. Want to know how everything went wrong on my trip? And what it is like in Taoyuan International Airport? Do not miss this episode! *This is also my first episode recording in Cape Town. Without my equipment (and producer), recording is n...
Jan 19, 2022•10 min•Ep. 29
It’s a news episode again. In this episode I’m going to talk to you about a bizarre story where the Taipei metro wouldn’t run an ad for some mysterious reason. Also I’ll share with you how some Taiwanese workers became millionaires overnight! You don’t want to miss this episode! 又到了新聞漫談時間！在這一集裡我想跟你們分享一個很奇妙的故事，關於台北捷運不願意接受廣告費刊登某個廣告的故事。另外，我也想跟你們聊聊最近某些台灣上班族是如何變成百萬富翁的。別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay
Jan 12, 2022•11 min•Ep. 28
In this episode I’m going to talk about the famously affordable Taiwan health care system. Do you know how people go to the doctor in Taiwan? I’ll also share with you some of my funny clinic experiences, including how I was penny wise but pound foolish in a dental clinic. You don't want to miss this episode! 這一集裡面我要跟你們聊聊世界知名便宜的台灣健保系統。你知道台灣人都怎麼看醫生的嗎？我也會分享一些有趣的就醫經驗，其中包括了我是如何在牙醫診所因小失大的故事。別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay
Jan 05, 2022•10 min•Ep. 27
It’s a news episode again. In this episode I will let you know the outcome of the referendum I mentioned weeks ago. I will also tell you how a tooth paste can be less and less racist through the years. And do you know we people in Taiwan, this subtropical country, also have a white christmas? How can it be? Don’t miss this episode! 又到了新聞漫談時間。還記得前幾集我跟你們聊過公投嗎？如今公投已經結束囉，這一集裡，我將跟你們聊聊公投的結果。我也想跟你們聊聊為什麼某牙膏可以跟種族歧視有關。還有，你知道台灣是個亞熱帶國家，但今年我們也有一個下雪的耶誕節嗎？到底為什麼？別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay...
Dec 29, 2021•11 min•Ep. 26
In this episode we are fortunate to invite Brett, a triathlete from South Africa to talk about his stories. He will share with us why he started doing it and the pros and cons. If you’re interested in his Iron Man experience, don't miss this episode! 這集我們很榮幸邀請到 Brett，他是一位來自南非的三鐵選手。他將跟我們分享他為什麼開始參加三鐵競賽，以及參加三鐵競賽的得失。如果你對鐵人三項競賽有興趣，千萬別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay
Dec 22, 2021•18 min•Ep. 25
It’s a news episode again. Want to know how a mouse almost destroyed Taiwan’s local covid infections record? And what happened to a little girl in central Taiwan falling from a balcony on 32nd floor? Don’t miss this episode! 又到了新聞漫談時間。想知道為什麼一隻老鼠差點破壞了台灣的本土零病例紀錄嗎？以及，想知道一個小女孩從32層樓掉下來後發生了什麼事嗎？別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay
Dec 15, 2021•11 min•Ep. 24
In this episode I want to talk about housing in Taiwan. Want to know what Taiwan people think of buying/owning their own houses? I’ll also share some facts about social housing. Don’t miss this episode! 這一集我想跟你們聊聊台灣的房屋與居住議題。想知道台灣人對買/擁有自己房子的看法嗎？想聽聽我所知道的台灣社會住宅的現況嗎？別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay
Dec 08, 2021•10 min•Ep. 23
It’s a news episode again. A four-question referendum will be held in Taiwan in December but do you know what the questions are? I will also talk about some encouraging news for Taiwan people recently. Don’t miss this episode! 又到了新聞漫談時間。今年十二月台灣將會有一場四個主題的公投，但你知道這四個主題分別是什麼嗎？在這一集中我也會聊聊最近幾個振奮台灣人的新聞，別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay
Dec 01, 2021•11 min•Ep. 22
I talked about culture shock in a previous episode and in this episode I’m going to talk about more interesting differences between Taiwan and South Africa, or between Asian countries and western countries. For example, why South African’s favorite hobby won’t work in Taiwan? And do you know there are different naming rules between Asian countries and Western countries? I will share some interesting observations in this episode. Don’t miss it! 我在之前的節目中聊過文化衝擊，今天則是要跟大家聊聊一些我觀察到的台灣與南非、或是亞洲國家與西方國家之間有...
Nov 24, 2021•12 min•Ep. 21
People from different countries come to Taiwan for different purposes. So in the milestone Episode 20, I invited a local, Wallis Yu, to talk about what she thinks about all kinds of foreigners in Taiwan. You don’t want to miss this episode! 有各式各樣的人因為不同的目的來到台灣，在值得紀念的第20集中，我們邀請到一位台灣人來跟我們聊聊他對在台灣的各種外國人的看法。別錯過有趣的這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay
Nov 17, 2021•13 min•Ep. 20
It’s a news episode again. Do you know which solar terms in the lunar calendar predicts the beginning of winter? And what is the latest political event in Taiwan? I will also talk about the European parliament delegation’s visit to Taiwan. You don't want to miss this episode. 又到了我們的新聞漫談時間了。想知道最近是哪個二十四節氣宣告了冬天的來臨嗎？以及近來台灣最熱的政治活動是什麼？我也會聊聊歐洲議會代表團拜訪台灣的新聞。別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay
Nov 10, 2021•11 min•Ep. 19
I have talked a lot about Taiwan but I haven’t told you where to visit in Taiwan. So in this episode I’m going to recommend some tourist attractions that you can visit. Do you know there is a famous small beach town in the south of Taiwan? And where is the spectacular Taroko Gorge? Want to know my sea sickness story on the way to Green Island? Don’t miss this episode! 對台灣我已經聊過許多事了，但一直還沒聊過台灣的景點。所以在這一集中，我要推薦幾個台灣的觀光勝地。你知道台灣的南邊有個非常知名的沙灘小鎮嗎？鼎鼎有名的太魯閣又在哪裡呢？想聽聽我去綠島路上的暈船故事嗎？別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala fro...
Nov 03, 2021•11 min•Ep. 18
Are you wondering what the current status of Covid infections in Taiwan is? Today’s episode will bring you up to date and also share some other news titbits. Be sure to listen to this episode. 想知道現在台灣的新冠肺炎疫情近況嗎？在這一集中我們將分享一些最新消息及其他新聞花絮。別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay
Oct 27, 2021•12 min•Ep. 17
When people think about Taiwan, many people think about computers, semiconductor, factories, import and export companies. But do you know Taiwan is also a sporting nation. In the Tokyo Olympic Games that just finished in August, Taiwan got more medals than South Africa! Want to know what the favorite sports in Taiwan are? Don’t miss this episode! 大家想到台灣可能會想到電腦、半導體、工廠以及進出口產業，但你知道台灣其實也是個熱中運動的國家嗎？前陣子的東京奧運中，台灣拿下了不少獎牌。想知道在台灣什麼運動最熱門嗎？別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay...
Oct 20, 2021•11 min•Ep. 16
In this episode I had a talk with Theresa, who was born in Taiwan, grew up in North America, and now has come back to Taiwan again. She is a musician, an Alexander Technique teacher, and an English teacher! Theresa is going to introduce what Alexander Technique is and how she moved from being an musician to a Alexander Technique teacher. You don’t want to miss this episode! 這一集我們訪問到 Theresa Lei。Theresa 出生於台灣，成長於北美，最後又落腳台灣。他是一名音樂家，也是一位亞歷山大技巧老師，還是位英文老師。在這集中，他將跟我們介紹什麼是亞歷山大技巧，以及他是如何從音樂跨界到亞歷山大技巧的領域。別...
Oct 13, 2021•13 min•Ep. 15
Some more interesting news stories in Taiwan recently. Find out what surprise happened when Taiwan’s national flag was once again removed from an international competition and what exciting research may save Taiwan people from the cruel summer. You don't want to miss this episode. 最近台灣有許多有趣的新聞。最近台灣的國旗又再一次被國際賽事移除了，但你知道後來發生了什麼特別的事嗎？以及有個令人興奮的研究，可能能讓台灣人們稍微擺脫酷夏。別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay
Oct 06, 2021•12 min•Ep. 14
National holidays and festivals are the best opportunity to experience different cultures for travellers. That’s why I’m going to introduce the 3 big holidays in Taiwan! Want to know in which holiday did I receive enough money for two months' rent? And why do we eat rice dumplings during dragon boat festivals? Don't miss this episode! 每個國家的節日都是旅人體驗不同文化的最棒機會，因此在這一集中我將介紹台灣的三大節日。想知道是哪個節日讓我得到一筆可以支付兩個月租金金額的機會嗎？還有端午節為什麼要吃粽子？別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay...
Sep 29, 2021•11 min•Ep. 13
People are always curious about what kept me in Taiwan for so many years. I’ll let you know the reasons through things I see on the street when I finish work at 10pm and what Taiwan government has done for everyone in this country during the pandemic. Don’t miss this episode! 人們總會好奇是什麼讓我留在台灣這麼多年？原因有很多。想知道我在晚上十點下班後看到什麼令我驚訝的景象嗎？以及疫情期間台灣政府實施了什麼措施？而這些都是讓我喜歡台灣的原因。別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay
Sep 22, 2021•12 min•Ep. 12
Recently there have been a few interesting news stories in Taiwan. Find out why China is threatening “severe military measures” and why Taiwan awards scholarships to foreign students. You don't want to miss this episode. 最近台灣有許多有趣的新聞。想知道為什麼中國威脅要發動軍事攻擊？以及台灣為什麼發放獎學金給外國學生？別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay
Sep 15, 2021•11 min•Ep. 11
n this episode I had a talk with Jason, one of the owners of a British pub ON TAP in the heart of Taipei. In the beginning Jason was not planning to stay in Taiwan for a long time, but he turned out to be the owner of a famous pub in Taiwan. Want to know Jason’s experience of opening ON TAP? And what in Taiwan hasn’t Jason got used to even after almost 20 years of living here? You don't want to miss this episode! ON TAP 這一集我們訪問到的是位於台北鬧區的英式酒吧 ON TAP 的老闆之一 Jason。Jason 原本並不打算長住在台灣，之前也從沒有經營酒吧的經驗，現在卻...
Sep 08, 2021•15 min•Ep. 10
(For more correct information) Taiwan has been praised for its highly effective Covid-19 response and management of the pandemic, with one of the lowest per capita COVID-19 rates in the world. Want to know how Taiwan fights the virus and what causes Taiwan’s vaccine shortage? I’m going to share my observation and humble opinion in this episode. You don’t want to miss it. 台灣在這波新冠病毒疫情之中，一直是全世界少數控制得當的國家。想知道台灣人如何面對疫情以及台灣為何無法取得疫苗嗎？在這一集中我將分享自己的觀察與觀點。 *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay...
Sep 01, 2021•11 min•Ep. 9
Taiwan and my hometown South Africa share no resemblance at all. So when I got here, there was a lot to get used to. Do you know why it is difficult to live alone in Taiwan? And what do many Taiwan students do after school? You don’t want to miss this episode. 台灣跟我的家鄉南非有著截然不同的文化，所以當我來到台灣時，有很多要去適應的地方。你知道為什麼在台灣獨居是比較困難的嗎？還有台灣學生放學之後的活動是什麼呢？不要錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay
Aug 25, 2021•13 min•Ep. 8
In the past 30 years, I’ve witnessed the development and importance of transportation in Taiwan, a highly populated small island. Also a lot of interesting stories happened when I was on the road. Want to know how I got through when I was stopped by the police? You don’t want to miss this episode. 台灣是個人口高度密集的小島，我在台灣的近三十年，見證了台灣交通建設的發展與重要性，也遇到了許多有趣的事。想知道我被交通警察臨檢的故事嗎？不要錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay
Aug 18, 2021•15 min•Ep. 7
Taiwan is a small island with four distinctive seasons and all kinds of landscapes. It also means that we sometimes have extreme weather and strong earth movements, which are the scariest things I’ve experienced in Taiwan. Want to know how I went through 921 earthquake, one of the deadliest earthquakes in Taiwan? You don’t want to miss this episode. 台灣是個四季分明、地形豐富的小島，但這也代表有時我們會有一些強烈的氣候或地質活動，而這些都是我在台灣遇過最可怕的事情。想知道921大地震那晚我是怎麼度過的嗎？不要錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay...
Aug 10, 2021•13 min•Ep. 6
