Archive for February, 2009
San Pedro La Laguna: A Photo Essay
Share Below is a short photo essay that I shot one afternoon depicting the Mayan Village San Pedro La Laguna, on the shores of the beautiful Lake Atitlan in the Guatemalan Highlands. I spent five months studying and working in San Pedro. . . . _________________________________________________________________________________________ To navigate the gallery below, simply click on the [...]
Asphalt Angels Give Hope to Local Children
Taiwanese people are so friendly that even biker gangs run charities. I joined Robert Lo, the leader of the Taiwan Angels, on their annual Christamas Toy Run and learned a lot about motorcycles, community, and poverty in Taiwan.
Three Reasons to Teach English and Live in Taiwan
In today’s climate of financial uncertainty, where layoffs are rife and jobs are increasingly hard to find in many Western countries, more and more people are looking to Asia for employment. Taiwan is a very attractive option to many people. Here are three reasons why.
Teaching English in Taiwan: Vital Information
Many questions arise when you are preparing to go teach English in Taiwan. What if I can’t find a job? Can I find one before I go? Will I need an English teaching certificate? If so, which is better, TOEFL or TESL? Where is the best place to live? Here’s what you need to know.
I'm a travel writer and photographer currently based in Tainan, Taiwan where I founded and edited Xpat Magazine, one of Taiwan's largest and longest-running expatriate periodicals. My writing and photography has been published in various print and online publications including Taiwan Today, the Taiwan Fun Magazine Group, and TransitionsAbroad.com. I speak English, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese (to varying degrees) and am available for assignment. I can be reached through the form on the contact page of this website, or at xpatmatt (at) gmail.com.
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