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傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） Looking to travel to the USA? Here are five must-go-to places, as seen through a local's eyes! From the quirky to the iconic, these landmarks will show you a side of America that you won't find in your average guidebook.  So what are you waiting for? Start planning your next American adventure after you listen to this episode today! So far in our s...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） Hey everyone! If you're Taiwanese and are thinking of traveling to America, make sure you listen to this episode first! I'll show you some of the most famous landmarks in the USA that every Taiwanese person should recognize. Plus, I'll give you a few tips on things to know about America before your trip. Enjoy! Support Anita and Eric's co...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） Get ready for a unique adventure! Come join Anita as she takes you on an educational journey through her treasured homeland of Taiwan by introducing some amazing off-the-beaten path locations. Get inspired to explore the diverse and beautiful country from a local's perspective! This podcast is educational, entertaining, and highly motivating for anyone...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） Are you looking for the best places to visit in Taiwan? Look no further! In this episode of the Taiwanica Podcast, we explore the top 5 must-go-to places from the view of a foreigner. If you're looking for funny, confident, and constructive advice on the top 5 must-go-to places in Taiwan from a foreigner's perspective, then the latest episode of th...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） I bet you're curious about how Christmas is celebrated in other countries, but don't have time to research yourself. Taiwanica Podcast has got you covered this holiday season by looking at the differences between Taiwanese and American Christmases. From food to gift-giving, find out what might surprise a Taiwanese person about Christmas in America!...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） Food combinations come in all shapes and sizes, and some may seem strange at first glance but combine surprisingly well! In Taiwan, soy milk and oil sticks are up there as the most popular street foods. The soy milk is soybean-based and provides a sweet, velvety taste. The crunchy oil sticks add an interesting contrasting texture – not to mention fat content...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） What are the top five dating hotspots, both in Taiwan and the USA? Is there a shared similarity or have they gone their own ways? We're about to uncover the cultural differences in romance preferences! Get ready for the ultimate juxtaposition: Taiwanese and American dating habits! Prepare yourself to be surprised. Could it be that California's suns...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） Everyone knows that old people have some strange habits that raise eyebrows. But are these habits universal or based on where they're from? That's what this episode is all about! In the USA, you will see more old people in some places than others. In Taiwan, old people like to do activities that their younger generations think are strange... Noneth...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） Some people say that Thanksgiving is a holiday that is similar to Chinese New Year. What do you do on this holiday? Get together, eat food, have family drama, and that's just about it. But there are some great things that happen during this event. For example, everyone needs to bring their own dish to Thanksgiving - or they have to cook it together in t...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） Another day, another dollar. Did you ever think that the amount of money you have in your pocket represents what social class you're in? Let's face it: money rules all of us and everything that we do. It is the representation of success and the medium on which we used to get whenever we want. But it's even more than that. It classifies you. It...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） Addicted to Facebook, Twitter, or Tiktok? Ever wonder why you feel a little embarrassed when someone asks you: "How much time do you spend on Facebook?" We all have our vices. Sometimes we have control over them and sometimes they have control over us. Most of the time people think social media is a good influence on their lives because of the purp...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） Ever seen a tornado? Have you ever been in an earthquake? Disasters are ... well... scary! No matter what country you're in and where in that country you are, mother nature has a way of striking fear into your heart. This is something that we all can relate to but just in different ways. For some, it's something from the sea, for others, it's...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） You ever have a friend bail you out of jail? How about a friend who saved your ass from embarrassment? We all have friends, some great, some that we wished we never met.  Those friends from our childhoods who we met from our parents' child dates so that they could gossip. Or those friends from the sports we played who we never saw again afterward. Even...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） Did you know that the calories in one moon cake are equal to 45 minutes of running? I first heard this while I was scarfing down my third egg yolk moon cake of the day (I didn't count how many for the week). Let's just say... I haven't had much moon cake since then. Taiwan sure does love them. So much that you can find them in literally every...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） *Disclaimer* Though we tried our best to make edits to the audio quality. It is a bit unstable in part of today's episode - we appreciate your understanding! Today we have a very special guest who has been one of Eric and Anita's pillars of support throughout their relationship, from the UK, Lawrence! He had lived in Taiwan for many years and made...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） Love is all around us. It is in our relationships with our families, friends, lovers, children, and even our pets. It can also be found in the things that we like to do, and the habits and hobbies we love. But some of the ways we learn to love aren't necessarily universally true for everyone in our lives. Good news! There are methods and tools that we e...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） While starting a relationship can be as easy as meeting someone in a library or a cafe, it has gotten even easier nowadays by simply asking "Can I add your LINE / What's your What's App?" But Anita and Eric come from a time of transition: online messaging, icebreaking at bars, getting down at clubs, and so on and so forth... Despite the w...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） Voting is a controversial issue that has always agitated a heated debate between parties in every nation, and we are going to dive right on into this political mess today!  Surprisingly enough, Taiwan and the USA have a lot of commonalities in this topic. But of course, there are some major differences as well.  Our goal in this episode is to keep it to the...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） Welcome back to another great episode here on Taiwanica! Today, things are going to get a bit… colorful… yellow, specifically. If you get the joke, let us know on our Patreon!  Ok, as a start with this episode, sex education in Taiwan and the USA is riddled with innuendos, which makes people sometimes wonder: “Did I really learn about sex at school?” - it’s...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） The time has come again when we tackle the big question that represents our mission: how can we bring Foreigners and Taiwanese closer together? This time, we are so lucky to have someone who comes from Japan and can give us her Japanese point of view. My guest today has lived in both the USA and Taiwan. That's right, she is the type of person who can sh...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） Warning! Part of this episode has a story that is not for the faint of heart.  (Listeners' discretion advised)  First of all, I just want to thank you, our listener, to be here for this milestone: 20 episodes! Wow... It has been a rush! We are so grateful for everyone who has been a part of this journey and has given us support and feedback to improve T...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） Tests and Education are the things on everyone's mind in order to get ahead. But as a wise man once said: "knowledge is power" but another wise man once said, "knowledge is only potential power, you must USE it!"  We couldn't agree more. In today's episode, Anita and Eric get into some of the basic background stories of the...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） Nothing says I love you more than a cheeseburger with fries, am I right? Well, that used to be the case in the USA but now it's all about those burritos! BE WARNED Anita and Eric's discussion today will leave you hungry, happy, and curious about what you just heard. You might even go and grab some fries cause they are just too hard to resist! Food...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） The USA has its quirks. But nothing really makes Americans prouder about it's red white and blue than that one special moment that all started in 1776.  That's right! I am talking about Independence Day!  Anita and Eric's discussion today talks about the one holiday that really makes Americans want to pull out the grills, see the awkward parts...

傳訊息給我們 （Send us a Text Message） There is a big question out there in Taiwan about why the struggle is so great for Taiwanese to succeed in a foreign language; especially, English. This phenomenon isn't unique to Taiwan. In fact, countries like Korea, Japan, and China also experience these same barriers. My guest today is a linguist AND  foreign language polyglot, who despite growing u...