Being and Speaking Chinese
Saying you speak Chinese depends on what kind of Chinese you mean, what language you’re speaking, who you are and who you’re talking to. Saying you ARE Chinese is even more complicated.
Guides to travelling immersively, and getting a really deep understanding of culture and people.
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Discover more about your world by living in it. Learn foreign languages through immersive study. Master new skills by going to where they do them best. Go to where you feel uncomfortable, until strangers become your friends and you begin to feel at home.
Saying you speak Chinese depends on what kind of Chinese you mean, what language you’re speaking, who you are and who you’re talking to. Saying you ARE Chinese is even more complicated.
Our principles for couple travel, plus some advice on creating your own.
Our comprehensive guide to living in Taiwan, for people considering moving. By people who lived there (and loved it). Everything about language, local life, living costs and more.
Taiwan’s national parks are amazing, and Taroko should be your first stop.
Long-term travel tips from experienced travellers and travel writers.
How to eat healthy food in Taiwan – where to get meat, vegetables and fruit and healthy vegetarian, balanced meals.
How to find the best local eateries in Taiwan, China, or Hong Kong so you can discover hidden gems the local way.
Life in Estonia is amazing: clean air, peaceful people, fast internet and incredible services like e-residency. And low tax, and low costs. What’s holding you back?
It’s hard staying fit and healthy while travelling. So. I wondered: Does the four hour body work? I experimented with this minimal diet and fitness regime for six weeks, and here’s what I found.
Reason number one: There’s never a perfect time in your career or relationship.