Asia
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Selling Food at Halong Bay
At Halong Bay, Vietnam, vendors gather at the floating market. It is hard work for the vendors, since they have to paddle around in the heat encouraging customers to buy their fresh fruits and vegetables. We ended up buying some fresh pineapple and it was delicious!
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That’s One Colourful Subway!
This is one of the most colourful and decorated subway trains I have ever seen! This subway train runs through the heart of Taipei city.
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Filipino Caregivers in Taiwan: A Common Sight
A tired man in a wheel-chair and his exhausted caregiver take a rest on a warm day in January. Like this Filipino woman, hundreds of other Filipino immigrants flock to Taiwan to find jobs as caregivers. Separated miles away from their own families, these Filipino women try to survive to make ends meet.
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Is Loneliness Really That Bad?
While walking around the park during my lunch break, I noticed this little girl, amid the towering trees. It made me wonder, whether she was depressed or simply enjoying her own company. Loneliness is often viewed in a negative light by many. But I think a person who can enjoy their own solitude is a strong-minded person. What do you think about loneliness?
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Riding the MRT in Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei is a modern city with excellent transportation. Everyday for a whole year, I rode this MRT (mass rapid transit) to work. It was a great experience due to the views. What has been your favorite transportation experience?
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Too Much Soju?
I was riding the Seoul subway on a Sunday. It was only 7:30pm, and someone had already had too much soju!
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Break Out the Tents!
Koreans celebrate the arrival of spring by camping out at one of Seoul’s largest parks–Dream Park. It appears that renting out tents at the park has become a new fad in Korea.
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The D-10 Visa
These days, obtaining an E2 visa status has become an arduous undertaking. The Korean immigration has set high standards that require but are not limited to: notarizing diplomas, ordering sealed transcripts, presenting a nationwide criminal record check, and participating in a multitude of health checks. Imagine the agony of repeating this expensive and time-consuming procedure every time you decide to change your job. Fortunately, the advent of the D10 visa is a reason for utter celebration. This special visa status permits a foreigner to stay in Korea for a extensive period of 6 months, solely for the purpose of seeking employment. The process of attaining a D10 visa is extremely…
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Apartment Hunting in Korea
Searching for housing in Korea may be time-consuming, and definitely challenging for a foreigner. However, with the right amount of support and determination, finding that perfect place is worth the energy. After living in a guesthouse for the past three weeks, it was time to start seriously looking for our own housing. Although this was the beginning of our fourth year in Korea, we had never had the need to search for accommodations. We were always provided with somewhat mediocre housing by our employers. This time however, we were driven to find a very comfortable and cozy place, in a great location. Location—Narrowing it Down. It is an excellent idea…