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Check It Out: A Photographer’s Journey Through Sri Lanka
Share My friend Garret Clarke went to Sri Lanka for two weeks this summer to shoot a reclusive and rarely photographed tribe called the Dambana Vedda, but he came back from the trip with five sweet series’. Personally, I like the train ride series the best. But his outdoor studio portraits of the Dambana Vedda [...]
Ask Matt: Finding a Teaching Job in Taiwan Through a Recruiter
Share Hi Matt, I like your site! I just landed a job at a language school in Taiwan, teaching both kindergarten and elementary age kids. I found the job through IACC. I have a few questions: First, I noticed that you said do not deal with recruiters as many of them have shady business practices. [...]
Ask Matt: Studying Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan
Share Dear Matt, I am trying to find a Mandarin course in Taipei, Taiwan which starts in October (anytime) for myself and my husband. We have never been to Taiwan and do not speak any Mandarin. We have found a course which starts in December, but we just can’t wait that long to go! Emily Dear Emily, Although [...]
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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.
