Travel Writing and Photography by Matt Gibson

Tag Archive for ‘English’

Letter from the Editor: Bunk Magazine Issue 5

The Armory is synonymous with art. The Armory itself is a work of art, having been built by a sculptor from the remains of the demolished armory that once stood in its place. Since then the Armory has hosted numerous art and photography exhibitions, usually for charity, and often paid local bands to play even [...]

Free English Writing and Editing Help for NCKU Students

The NCKU Eagle project is currently offering NCKU students free one-on-one writing and editing  help from native English-speaking editors every day from 10:10 am – 4:10 pm from now until January 15th.
All you need to do is go to the NCKU Eagle office and sign up.  Simple as that!  Directions to the office are at [...]

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.

About Me

Matt GibsonI'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.