Author: stephanusoptimus
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End of Contract 2 and 4.5 Years in China
So it’s that time of year again when I get to accept another one-year offer for employment here in China. This will be the sixth contract I’ve signed in this country (three at a university and three with the current company) and make it just about five years in Beijing. And each time this happens,…
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Taiwan 2019: Second Impressions
And this is the second set of things that stuck out to me as we travelled throughout the island. The first post was mainly about what I had seen in Taipei whereas this post is more island-wide. You can find the first post here. Transportation The buses beep constantly. Whether it’s turning left or right,…
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Taipei 2019: First Impressions
So we’ve been in Taipei for a few days already and I’d say we’ve been done a pretty good job of being on the move. We’ve both walked a fair distance and used public transport to move about the city, 20,000 steps per day isn’t unusual. Taipei is an easy city to walk around, though…
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Taiwan 2019: Expectations
It’s been nine years since I’ve set foot on the island and, unlike before, I’ve learned a little more about the island, its history and current struggles. The last time I went was a delay in returning to Canada after having worked and travelled abroad for a year and half. This time, however, I’m working…
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They’re Preparing For The 70th!
If you’ve been following along what’s been happening in China over the last few weeks, it’s been noticeable that they’re preparing for something. Well, that something is the 70th anniversary of the founding or, rather, declaration, of “New China’ by Mao Ze Dong on October 1st, 1949. The date marks the 70th anniversary of the…