Landi's Taiwan Diaries

(後有中文介紹) In this episode we are talking about things that happened over the Christmas period and some other things that will happen during the New Year period. Also there is an announcement so make sure you listen to the end! 這一集我們將聊聊耶誕節期間發生的一些事，以及新年時將會發生的事。這一集裡我們也要宣佈一件事，別錯過這一集且聽到最後喔！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) After so many hot days that make you forget it's already December, we are finally welcoming a winter vibe in Taiwan. Today I am going to tell you some interesting festive season stories. Do you know why Christmas hats upset some people in Taiwan? And do you know why Taiwan drivers have room for improvement? I hope you enjoy it and feel free to let me know what you think! 經歷了好一陣子不像冬天的冬天之後，最近我們終於迎來一些低溫的天氣啦。今天的podcast中我要跟你們分享一些有趣的佳節故事（？）你知道為什麼聖誕帽在台灣惹毛了一些人嗎？以及，想聽聽為什麼有些台灣駕駛人仍有改善空間嗎？別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) It's a news episode again. We discuss the surprising election results which might not be all that surprising. I also share my experience of staying in a Taiwan hospital and compare it with hospitals in South Africa. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to let me know what you think! 又到了新聞漫談時間。在這一集裡我們會跟大家討論上周剛結束的台灣選舉結果。雖然結果出乎意料，但說不定也沒有那麼出乎意料。另外，最近我住院了，所以我也想跟大家小小聊一下我的住院經驗。別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) Since the Covid situation is coming to an end, we can see all kinds of activities gradually coming back. So we thought, why don't we tell you about some differences between western and Taiwanese wedding and funeral rituals! For example, did you know, just by having a banquet, a couple in Taiwan is considered married. And during the funeral, the family wears white, not black clothing. I'll also tell you a special wedding experience of mine! Don't miss this episode. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to let me know what you think! 隨著COVID新冠肺炎的情況逐漸平緩，最近我們可以看到有越來越多的各式活動聚會復甦了。所以我們突然想到，不然來跟大家聊聊台灣跟西方在婚禮及喪禮方面的不同吧！例如，你知道在台灣，大家花最多心思的是婚宴而非登記嗎？以及，你知道台灣葬禮要穿的服裝嗎？這一集裡，我也會分享一個有趣的婚禮經驗！別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) It's a news episode again. Our topics range from art to politics to the military today. First it's about how a woman actor is crowned as Best Actor in Taiwan's Golden Bell Awards. We will also talk about China's former leader Hu Jintao's mysterious exit and what Taiwan people feel about that. Also, do you want to know what happened to some soldiers who were discharged and my opinion on that? Don't miss this episode. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to let me know what you think! 又到了新聞漫談時間。這一集裡我的主題涵蓋了藝術、政治以及軍事。首先是關於一位得到金鐘獎最佳男主角的女演員。我們也會聊聊前中國共產黨總書記胡錦濤在20大閉幕會上被架離場的新聞以及台灣人們的觀點。另外，想知道最近發生的軍人被解職事件以及我對這件事的看法嗎？別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) It's a news episode again. We are going to talk about the elections in November and some scandals associated with those. Also find out why the Taiwan military will not buy any more Tesla cars. Don't miss this episode. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to let me know what you think! 又到了新聞漫談時間。這一集我們將聊聊今年十一月即將發生的選舉，以及一些相關的醜聞。另外，想知道為什麼特斯拉又搞了什麼事跟台灣有關嗎？別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) After so many episodes, some listeners wrote to me and ask about my dating experiences. Usually I don't share my personal life but it does remind me of some interesting dating stories I had in Taiwan. Want to know how a beautiful butterfly scenic spot turned into a nightmare? And what happened to the lady that went to the lady's room for more than 45 minutes? We like this episode and we are sure you will like it too. Don't miss it and feel free to let me know what you think! 在做了這麼多集的podcast之後，有些聽眾寫信進來說想聽聽我在台灣的約會經驗。通常我是不分享這類比較隱私的事情，但，我的確想起來一些真的很奇妙的約會經驗。想聽聽一個美麗、充滿蝴蝶的約會景點為什麼會變成一場惡夢嗎？想知道那位去洗手間去了45分鐘的女生的故事嗎？我們非常喜歡這一集，相信你們也會喜歡！別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) It's a news episode again. First, we all mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II and give King Charles our best wishes. By the funeral this Monday we also discovered some political arrangement which I will share in this episode. Meanwhile, this past weekend Taiwan experienced another big earthquake that brings back my memories from the 921 earthquake that hit Taiwan 23 years ago. I will also share how I survived that night. Don't miss this episode. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to let me know what you think! 又到了新聞漫談時間。首先，我們跟全世界一同哀悼英國伊莉莎白女王的逝世，也在此對查爾斯國王送上我們的祝福。在這週一的女王葬禮上，我們也將聊聊我們從這場葬禮發現的一些政治安排。此外，上週末台灣又經歷了一次大地震，讓我想起23年前的921大地震。在這一集中我也將聊聊我是如何度過921大地震那一晚。別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) In this episode I'm happy to talk to someone who has just defeated the Covid virus, who is also our producer, Wallis! I know that Covid is already like an old chapter for listeners not in Taiwan, but here in Taiwan it's still front page news and people here still pay attention to it. Since Wallis has just been through the whole process, we thought why don't we make an episode to share her experience. We also shared how we feel about this virus now. We like this episode and I'm sure you will like it too. Don't miss it! 這集很開心可以跟一位已經康復的新冠病毒確診者聊聊，他同時也是我們的製作人Wallis！我知道新冠病毒對於我們的海外聽眾來說已經是過去式了，但在台灣，疫情還是每天的新聞頭條，依舊是大家的關注焦點。既然Wallis剛經歷了一次確診，我們想說剛好可以在這一集中跟大家分享他的經驗。我們也聊到了我們對這個病毒的看法。我們非常喜歡這一集，相信你們一定也會喜歡。別錯過！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) It's a news episode again. Remember two episodes ago I shared with you the possibility of Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan? Now we all know that she had done it and the whole world did pay a lot of attention, including China who fired some missiles following the visit. In this episode I will let you know how the Taiwan people are reacting to all this! Don't miss these and many other stories. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to let me know what you think! 又到了新聞漫談時間。還記得兩集之前我跟你們聊過美國眾議院議長南希·佩洛西可能訪台？現在大家都知道後來南希·佩洛西的確訪問台灣了，且引起全世界的關注，當然也包括了超級森七七所以事後發射了很多飛彈的中國。這一集中，我將跟你們聊聊台灣人實際上是如何面對這一切的！別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

In this episode I will tell you about my struggles in obtaining a permanent residency certificate for Taiwan. It was not straight forward and you'll enjoy to hear about all the setbacks and how I overcame them. Don't miss these and many other stories. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to let me know what you think!

(後有中文介紹) It's a news episode again. Find out why Taipei is mentioned in a British lifestyle magazine. And are we going to see a no-fly zone over Taiwan? I'll also tell you about a funny conversation which took place during Taiwan's covid19 news conference! Don't miss these and many other stories. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to let me know what you think! 又到了新聞漫談時間。來聽聽為什麼台灣會被一本英國的生活雜誌報導了？以及，台灣上空接下來會變成非飛行區嗎？！我也會跟你們分享在台灣每天的covid19記者會上，記者們的滑稽問題！別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) In this episode I'm happy to talk to my friend Peter, a Crossfit box owner. As people become more aware of health issues, gyms are popular everywhere in the world. But have you heard about CrossFit? What's the difference between CrossFit boxes and the gyms we are familiar with? Peter will let us know in this episode. We are also going to talk about his Taiwan experience, from the reason he came to Taiwan, to what keeps him here and to build a life. This is a fun episode and I'm sure you will like it. Don't miss it! If you're interested in “Hongtai CrossFit”: https://hongtaicrossfit.com/ *Background Noise Alert* This episode was recorded at Hongtai CrossFit so there is an ambience sound.

(後有中文介紹) After one year and 52 episodes, I have a very special guest, Wallis the producer of this podcast. In this episode we would like to share with you some information of how our podcast started and developed. We interview each other and you'll hear some interesting facts that you haven't heard before. Don't miss this episode. I hope you enjoy it and let me know what you think! 在經歷了一年以及紮紮實實的52集podcast之後，這集我邀請到一個非常的特別的來賓，也就是我們這個podcast 的製作人 Wallis！在這一集裡我們將跟大家分享這個podcast的起源跟中間的故事。你會聽到我們互相訪問對方，挖出一些你之前不知道的有趣的資訊。別錯過這一集了！希望你們喜歡也歡迎跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) After sharing so many things about Taiwan in this episode I'm going to tell you how Taiwanese are a little spoiled…alright I'm just kidding! But Taiwan people actually are privileged to have a convenient lifestyle. How's that? Don't miss this episode! I hope you enjoy it and let me know what you think! 在聊過許多關於台灣的話題後，這一集裡面我想要跟你們聊聊台灣人是如何地被寵壞…. 好啦我只是開玩笑的！不過，台灣人確實是有著很方便的生活喔。別錯過這一集了！希望你們喜歡也歡迎跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) In our milestone 50th episode I'm happy to talk to my old friend Lee, an American podcaster, who was also my coworker for many years after I came to Taiwan. I always feel lucky to have known Lee when he was in Taiwan but you know what, Taiwan was not Lee's first choice when he was choosing which Asia country to go to. Why? We will also talk about the difference between Taiwan's now and then and Lee gives me a philosophical answer. This is a fun episode and I'm sure you will like it. Don't miss it! If you're interested in “The Mainstreet Podcast” by Lee: https://podcasts.apple.com/tw/podcast/the-mainstreet-podcast/id1551547841?l=en 這一集裡我們很開心可以邀請到我的多年好友 Lee！Lee來自美國，目前是位podcaster，他也是我在剛來到台灣時多年的同事。我一直都覺得自己很幸運能在台灣認識 Lee，不過你知道嗎，其實當年台灣並不是Lee第一個想來的國家，為什麼呢？我們也會聊聊以前的台灣跟現在的台灣的不同，Lee也給了我一個非常哲學的答案。這一集非常有趣，你們一定會喜歡。別錯過！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) It's a news episode again. We are going to share a few interesting news items with you, including why the new Top Gun movie will make China angry. Also find out about a wheelchair racing down a Taichung street, and also a few political notes. Don't miss this one. And let me know what you think! 又到了新聞漫談時間。這一集要跟大家分享幾則有趣的新聞，包括最新的捍衛戰士系列電影為什麼又會讓中國不開心了？同時也會跟大家分享一個大馬路上輪椅賽車的新聞，還有幾則政治相關消息。別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) After talking about Taiwan and sharing interesting facts about Taiwan for almost a year, I suddenly realised I haven't introduced you to some of the people you may or may not know who are actually from Taiwan! Taiwan is a small island but we still have some talent and we are so proud of them! So in this episode I will introduce you to some Taiwan art geniuses in the movie and fashion industry, some world no. 1 sport stars and some Taiwanese tycoons who can actually turn the world upside down. Don't miss this episode! I hope you enjoy it and let me know what you think! 在聊了台灣也分享過各種跟台灣有關的有趣話題將近一年之後，我突然發現都還沒跟你們介紹過一些其實是來自台灣的傑出人士呢！有些人你們可能已經知道，但有些人你們其實不知道他們也是來自台灣。台灣雖然是個小小島國，但我們還是精銳盡出喔！他們是台灣人們的驕傲！所以，在這一集裡我將介紹他們，有些人是在電影或時尚產業中的藝術鬼才，有些人是世界第一的運動明星，也有一些是能呼風喚雨、反轉世界的大亨喔。別錯過這一集了！希望你們喜歡也歡迎跟我分享你的想法 *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) It's a news episode again. In this episode I will first talk about the sad news from Laguna Woods church shooting and the similarity/difference between the suspect David Chou and the human rights advocate Lee Ming Che who was just freed from five years of detention in China. I'll also talk a little bit about Covid and what I'm passionate about the most—masks! Don't miss this episode and let me know what you think! 又到了新聞漫談時間。這一集我將聊聊我對於震驚台灣的加州教堂槍擊案，也會分析這起槍擊案嫌疑犯周文偉與最近終於被中國當局從五年的非法拘留被釋放的人權活動倡議者李明哲，這兩人的相同與相異之處。我也會聊聊台灣的疫情近況以及我最愛的話題---口罩！別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) If you're not from Taiwan, how and when did you first learn about the country Taiwan? Many people probably know Taiwan because when they were young, all of their toys were made in Taiwan! Yes Taiwan has been a big manufacturing country for decades but do you know now we also have some famous brands? So in this episode I'm going to introduce you to some brands that are actually from Taiwan, including something you wouldn't think Taiwan is good at now! (Hint: it's not something you use anymore!) Don't miss this episode and let me know what you think! *Correction: In this episode I mention the WHO, but I actually meant the WTO. 如果你不是台灣人，那麼你是在什麼時候、什麼方式第一次聽說台灣這個國家呢？很多人知道台灣的方式應該都是因為小時候的玩具背面都寫著台灣製造吧。是的，幾十年來，台灣的確是個很大的製造業國家，但你知道我們現在也有一些知名的品牌嗎？因此，在這一集裡，我將跟大家介紹一些其實是來自台灣的品牌，其中還包括一些你可能不知道台灣現在很擅長的產品喔！（提示：已經不是用品啦！）別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ ＊錯誤更正：此集中有提到WHO，實際應為WTO。 *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) In this episode we are happy to talk to Eli Hu, a Chinese teacher in Taiwan. Eli describes herself as a big Chinese nerd and loved reading dictionaries when she was young, but she didn't realize that she wanted to teach Chinese until one special occasion. In this episode Eli will share with us how she embarked on the journey of becoming a Chinese teacher. We also talked about the interesting parts and the difficult parts of this job. This is a fun episode and I'm sure you will like it. Don't miss it! *Contact Eli eliworktw@gamil.com 這一集裡我們很開心可以邀請到一位中文老師 Eli！Eli 形容他自己是一個大大的中文書呆子，他從小就喜歡抱著字典讀。不過，他是一個到了某個特別的時機時，才發現自己可以教中文而且也喜歡教中文。這一集中 Eli 會跟我們分享他是如何踏上成為中文教師的旅程。我們也聊到了做為一個中文老師的有趣的地方以及辛苦之處。這一集非常有趣，你們一定會喜歡。別錯過！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) It's a news episode again. In this episode I have so much to talk to you about. First thing is that someone is complaining about Taiwan's bank system? Well that for me is big news! And do you know we just had a big leap in Covid cases in Taiwan last week? Last but not least, I'm also sharing an amazing big news story coming from ​​Annapurna, the 10th highest peak in the world. Don't miss this episode and let me know what you think! 又到了新聞漫談時間。這一集有好多想跟你們分享的新聞。首先是，我竟然聽到有人在抱怨台灣的銀行系統？Well 這對我來說真的是個需要好好聊聊的大消息！還有，你們聽說了上週的台灣疫情大躍進嗎？最後，我也會分享一個來自世界第十高峰--安納普納的不可思議的好消息。別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) Now Taiwan is well known for its manufacturing and semiconductor industry. But not so many know that Taiwan's agriculture is actually one of the main industries and still thriving and improving. In this episode I'm sharing with you what the most popular crops are and some interesting stories. Don't miss this episode and let me know what you think! 近年來台灣以製造業及半導體業聞名全球。但卻不多人知道農業其實也是台灣的主要產業之一，且仍然興盛與持續進步中。在這一集中我將跟你們分享台灣最受歡迎的農作物，以及一些有趣的小故事。別錯過這一集，且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) In previous episodes I have talked about culture shock. And In this episode, I'm going to share with you some interesting observations that I still can't figure out or get used to. And I dont know why but many of my interesting observations are transportation related, like on the metro, on the bus, or on the road. No matter if you are from Taiwan or not, don't miss this episode and let me know what you think! Follow me on FB: https://www.facebook.com/LandisTaiwanDiaries Give me some feedback: clandi.tw@gmail.com 在之前的集數中我聊過文化衝擊。這一集裡我則是想跟你們分享一些我到現在還想不通或是還不習慣的、但是滿有趣的觀察心得。而且不知道為什麼這些觀察都跟交通有關，例如捷運上、公車上、或是在道路上都有。無論你是否來自台灣，都別錯過這一集，而且歡迎你跟我分享你的想法！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) It's a news episode again. In this episode I'm going to share some good news for Taiwan from the Grammy Awards. Find out how Covid saved PRC(China)'s air force pilots from having to intercept a commercial airliner. Also, you'll be surprised to find out that Taiwan's richest man does not own a tech company. How's that? Don't miss this episode. 又到了新聞漫談時間。在這一集裡我要跟你們分享一個來自葛萊美獎的好消息！另外，想知道武漢肺炎如何拯救中共的空軍讓他們不用出發進行攔截任務嗎？還有，你知道台灣的首富竟然不是科技公司的老闆嗎？怎麼可能？別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) In this episode we are happy to talk to Jin Wu, a private chef from Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Jin likes to combine western cooking skills with fresh and seasonal ingredients from Taiwan and owns “WuHsieh Lab”, a creative private kitchen in Taipei which is for reservation only. She also does Hakka food classes for tourists. In this episode we are happy to talk to Jin about how she fell in love with cooking and many interesting things she has done. Jin will also share how she learned cooking when she was on working holidays in Australia. This is a fun episode and I'm sure you will like it. Don't miss it! *Cat Inside Alert* In this episode we also have four special cat guests playing around that you will hear from time to time. We assure you all four of them are very happy and no one is harmed during the recording. *WuHsieh Lab 吳謝私廚工作室 https://www.facebook.com/wuhsieh.lab/ 這一集裡我們很開心可以邀請到來自高雄美濃的私廚主廚 Jin！Jin 擅長結合西式料理手法與台灣在地的新鮮當季食材，他在台北有一間預約制私廚「WuHsieh Lab 吳謝私廚工作室」，也有開設給觀光客的客家料理課程。這一集裡我們將從他愛上料理的故事開始聊起，也會談到他做過的許多有趣事。Jin也會跟我們分享他是如何在澳洲打工度假的旅程中接觸料理的。這一集非常有趣，你們一定會喜歡。別錯過！ ＊貓貓警告＊這一集裡我們另外還有四位特別的貓貓來賓，你們時不時就會聽到他們在旁玩耍的聲音。不過我們保證四位貓貓都非常開心，沒有貓貓在錄音的過程中遭受傷害。 *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) It's a news episode again. People in the world are still talking about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, especially people in Taiwan. Inevitably we people in Taiwan draw parallels, wondering what would happen if China also invades Taiwan? That leads to an important question: is Taiwan's national service long enough? I will tell you how the rules of the army are going now and what the government is going to change. Don't miss this episode! 又到了新聞漫談時間。世人都還在討論俄羅斯侵略烏克蘭一事，我們在台灣也免不了持續做比較，思考著如果有天中國侵略台灣會怎麼樣？這就引出一個很重要的問題：台灣的兵役時間夠長嗎？在這一集中我將跟你們分享目前台灣兵役的規定，以及台灣政府預計如何調整。別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

(後有中文介紹) Some of you may know that I was a radio broadcaster and commentator before i started travelling. Therefore, when I came to Taiwan, I paid a lot of attention to the news media here. In this episode I'm going to tell you something about the printed media and an English language radio station in Taiwan. I'll also share with you several interesting stories about these media. Want to know why I felt bad after writing a letter to a newspaper? What happened after I went to a radio call-in dating program? And what ICRT said to me after I applied for a job there? Don't miss this episode! 有些聽眾應該知道我再來台灣之前，曾經在南非主持過廣播節目。所以當我來到台灣時，我自然特別關注這裡的媒體。這一集裡我將跟你們分享一些台灣的媒體群像，包括紙本媒體與廣播電台。我也會分享一些跟這些媒體有關的有趣故事。想知道為什麼我在寫信投訴一篇錯誤百出的報紙報導之後，竟然感覺很糟嗎？想知道某次我上了某個廣播叩應約會節目之後發生了什麼事嗎？還有，想知道當年我申請了ICRT的工作之後，他們回了我什麼話嗎？別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

It's a news episode again. And first of all we are so sorry we're one day late due to some technical problems. But luckily it has been solved already. Recently the whole world is paying attention to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In Taiwan, we not only care about Ukraine, but also are concerned if the same situation will happen to us. I will share my opinion with you in this episode. I will also tell you how a funny mistake can change history and make Columbus discover China, instead of America. Don't miss this episode! 又到了新聞漫談時間！首先要跟大家道歉，很抱歉由於一些技術問題，這週我們晚了一天發布節目。不過不用擔心，已經都解決了。近來全世界都在關注俄羅斯侵略烏克萊的新聞。在台灣，我們不只關心烏克蘭，也有許多人擔心我們會不會跟烏克來有一樣的遭遇。這一集裡我將跟大家分享我的觀點。我也會跟你們聊聊，是怎麼樣的編輯錯誤可能導致歷史改變，讓哥倫布是發現中國，而不是美洲大陸。別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

Some of you may already know that I'm an English teacher in Taiwan. I know that many people would think teaching English or any language is easy for people who can speak that language while actually it still needs training and practice. So in this episode I'm going to share with you my teaching experiences and some funny stories. No matter if you are an English teacher, a teacher-to-be, or not, I am sure you will hear something interesting. Don't miss this episode! 有些聽眾應該知道我在台灣是英文老師。我知道很多人覺得教英文或語言，對於已經會說那個語言的人來說很簡單，但其實這還是需要訓練跟練習的。所以這一集我想跟大家分享我的教學經驗，及一些有趣的小故事。無論你是老師、即將成為老師的人、或都不是，相信這一集裡面都會有你覺得有趣的地方。別錯過！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

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 almost 30 years ago, so what does he think about Taiwan after visiting here again? Don't miss this episode! 通常每五集我就會訪問一個我在台灣認識的朋友，聊聊他們對台灣的想法或是經驗。不過這一集有一點不同，因為這一集是我在一月回南非探親時錄製的，訪問對象是我的兄弟姐妹。我們主要聊的是十年前他們來台灣旅行的點點滴滴。想聽聽我妹妹的特別購物經驗以及什麼事讓我姊姊印象深刻嗎？另外，我哥哥在我三十年前剛抵達台灣之後不久，就曾經來台灣找過我。所以，他在多年後再次造訪台灣後有什麼心得嗎？別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

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

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

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，但這堂旅程並不是太愉快^^” 想知道這一路上我到底做了多少 PCR 測試嗎？想知道機場跟防疫旅館的員工們有多麼小心翼翼嗎？這一集中我將分享一些觀察（還有一些個人意見啦）。別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

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

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

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 not as professional as the previous episodes. I hope you will excuse the poor quality. 因為武漢肺炎疫情已經兩年沒有回南非的我，今年終於決定搭上飛機回南非，為了回家替媽媽的九十歲大壽慶生！但是Omicron把一切打亂，包括我的航班。想知道這趟回家的旅程到底多不順嗎？以及我看到的桃園機場現況嗎？別錯過這一集！ *這也是我第一次在南非錄音。由於設備與製作人都不在南非，所以錄音品質略差，請見諒。 *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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趣的差異。像是，你知道南非人最喜歡的休閒娛樂為什麼在台灣行不通嗎？你知道亞洲國家跟西方國家人們的姓名差異嗎？在這一集中我將分享一些有趣的觀察，別錯過這一集！ *Music by M-Dewala from Pixabay

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

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

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 from Pixabay

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

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

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。別錯過這一集！ Check out Theresa's website: https://www.theresalei.com/