Tokheim makes a valid point, but I still think spending time in an environment where you can gain constant exposure to the language is...
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I am now back in Australia after spending more than a decade in Asia. Taiwan was my second home and I have also lived in Thailand and Fujian Province, China and spent some time in India. I have also travelled in several other countries in Asia including Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Laos and Japan.Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 1-month Immersion Mandarin Programs in Taiwan - suggestions? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
4 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ferry to Taiwan from Xiamen in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I think there are direct ferries from Xiamen to Taichung and Keelung. It is not necessary to go via Kinmen.
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called extension of stay? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
You could just go to the immigration office and ask. It is very unlikely you will get an extension unless you have a really good reason....
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cycling Hualien to Taroko Gorge to Sun Moon Lake in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Check the blogs The View from Taiwan (http://michaelturton.blogspot.com) and Taiwan in Cycles (http://taiwanincycles.blogspot.com). They...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tribal communities of Taiwan in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
The experiences of indigenous communities vary. In general those that are in the more remote mountain areas have been subject to the least...
4 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Fukushima radiation affecting Taiwan?? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
It is not recommended to travel within 80 kilometres of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Taiwan is a lot further than 80...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New twitter in the Travel Tech Branch
What browser and operating system are you using? If you are using software that is not up to date that could be part of the problem. Try...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Motorcycle Rental in Taiwan in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
There are motorbike rentals in all major cities near the railway station (and sometimes near bus stations). At most places will need a...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Giant Bike Rental Program in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Contact the head office of Giant in Taiwan and ask them for the contact details of the bike shop in Taitung. The contact page on Giant's...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Canon Rebel T2i vs Nikon d3100? in the Travel Tech Branch
In the hands of a good photographer both cameras are equally capable of taking good photos. I don't think you can say one is necessarily...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called need advice about Singapore Airport stopover in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
Thanks for the responses. I think I will catch a taxi to Little India and stay there then spend some time wandering around Singapore during...
7 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called need advice about Singapore Airport stopover in the Asia - South-East Asia Islands & Peninsula Branch
I have a flight that arrives in Singapore shortly after midnight and will then catch another flight that leaves Singapore at 10pm that...
7 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Contemporary Japanese culture in Kyoto in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Tokyo_girl, I'll be arriving this Friday (25 June). I only have five days and will probably go to Nara for one day with the rest of the...
8 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Contemporary Japanese culture in Kyoto in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I am going to visit Kyoto for five days. As well as visiting some of the well known heritage sites I would also like to experience some of...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Two Day's trip in Tao-yuan in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
One good place to visit is the Xiao Wulai waterfall in the upper reaches of the Shimen Reservoir. You can get there by bus from Daxi....
9 months ago
- Full Name David ****
- Country Australia
- Website Taiwanderful - the Taiwan Guide
- Languages English, Mandarin
- Interests photography, blogging, cycling, environmental issues, human rights, Buddhism
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