In my class on Friday, I have a little student called Victor. He’s bright, talkative, and likes to learn English. But after talking to his mother recently, I realized that his skin allergies (I think he has exczma) really affect his mood. His skin condition stabilizes during the winter and summer months, but the climate is such that… Read More »
Taiwan is a crowded island, none more so than the urban areas, but even in this concrete suburbia, you can still find ways to be near nature… even in the middle of the east district of Taipei, where the famous 101 is! photo credit: C.D.L Rooftop gardens are one of the best ways. If you are lucky, you… Read More »
With the heat in Taiwan, and summer fast approaching, beach wear and the swimsuit are about to reappear on the beaches and swimming pools all over Taiwan. But with the sun also fierce during most of the day, and my white skin, a swimsuit isn’t something that I’ll be donning ever since my nasty experience with sunburn about… Read More »