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Rob talks about how Taiwan has changed since moving here in 1993. He also talks about the cultural differences between Taiwan and the UK and how Taiwan has influenced him. 訪問Rob的下集：Rob和我們分享他從1993年來台，這三十年來台灣歷經的各種變化。還聊到和英國的文化差異、來台後自己受到的影響。
PS, This interview was recorded in a cafe so the audio quality isn’t as good as usual 🙏
PS, 這集訪問是在外面錄的，所以音質沒那麼好，很在意音質的朋友可以先聽聽看別集～
Rob came to Taiwan from the UK in 1993. Since then, he has been living in Tainan. In this episode, he talks about what brought him to Taiwan and why he chose to make Taiwan his home. He also shares how he learned Chinese in the 90s. PS, This interview was recorded in a cafe so the audio quality isn’t as good as usual 🙏 Rob和我們分享當初為何大學一畢業就來到台灣、在台南定居至今，還有二、三十年前是怎麼學語言的。
PS, 這集訪問是在外面錄的，所以音質沒那麼好，很在意音質的朋友可以先聽聽看別集～
小伊 talks to Abby about creating a picture book and healing his inner child through the process. 小伊聊聊他透過繪本創作來和自己的內在小孩對話、和解的過程。
What Is Life in Taiwan Like for an International Student? Today’s guest – Pin Cher is from Germany and currently lives in Hong Kong. She shares her experience of studying for a master’s degree in Taipei. 「在台灣的時候，我覺得是我最開心的一段時間！」來自德國、現居香港的Pin Cher來和我們分享她在2015年來台灣讀碩士的生活，為什麼她會這麼想念台灣呢？
Today’s guest – Daniel is a photographer. He shares his experience of studying in Oregon. What did he like the most about living in the US? And the cultural differences between Taiwan and the US. Daniel分享他到美國奧勒岡州(Oregon)學電影的經驗，出發前後對美國的想像有什麼落差、美國生活和文化衝擊、平常時間都泡在…
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A cafe owner 威廉（William) talks about his love story with a Japanese lady.「等一人咖啡」台日版！語言不通要怎麼談戀愛？老屋咖啡店老闆 威廉來跟我們聊聊這段跨越語言、文化的台日愛情故事。
Continue reading “44. 咖啡店老闆的台日異國戀故事（上）A Cross Cultural Romance in an Old Cafe #1 ft. 威廉”Special EP* Today’s special guest – 霖 Ame is a musician. He shares where his musical inspiration comes from and the meaning behind the lyrics. 尚霖來和我們聊他的音樂創作靈感來源、歌詞背後的涵義!
Continue reading “40. 歌詞原來是這樣寫的 Chinese Lyrics | Interview with Musician 霖 Ame”Jo再來和我們分享美國和台灣在職場文化上的大差異！Jo talks about the work culture differences between the US and Taiwan.
Continue reading “39. 職場文化差很多|美國 vs 台灣(下) Business Cultural Differences #2 the US vs Taiwan ft. Jo”長期在美國工作、也常到中南美洲及東南亞出差的Jo來和我們分享亞洲和西方在職場的文化差異！
Today’s guest – Jo has been working in the US for over 15 years and often travels to Central and South America and Southeast Asia for business. In today’s episode, we are talking about business cultural differences!
Continue reading “38. 職場文化差很多｜西方 vs 亞洲(上)Business Cultural Differences #1 Western vs Asian ft. Jo”Today’s guest is Jason. He quit his corporate job in Taipei and moved to the countryside in Eastern Taiwan to start a farm life with no experience. This is my personal favourite episode!
今天的來賓Jason 在多年前辭掉在台北的辦公室工作，沒有任何農業經驗的他，卻搬來台東偏鄉當農夫過著一人的隱居生活！這集我個人超愛。
Continue reading “35. 辭職去台東隱居當農夫 Leaving Taipei to Start A Farm Life in Taitung ft. Jason”
