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Man About Taiwan: September 2004
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I lived and taught English for two years in Taiwan. I travelled China and the rest of Asia, including South Africa. Now I live in Bristol. Monday, September 27. Aerial Photo of Taiwan. If anyone was wondering what Taiwan looks like from the air, then this link I found thanks to Stodgy White Guy. Will make an impression. I personally think this is the best shot of Taiwan I've seen. I live in the middle bit, not too far from the mountains, which run the centre of Taiwan. Posted by Martin Coyle @ 11:00 pm.
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Man About Taiwan: March 2005
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I lived and taught English for two years in Taiwan. I travelled China and the rest of Asia, including South Africa. Now I live in Bristol. Tuesday, March 29. Camping last weekend: Photos. So here is the only photo I took from the camping trip. The quality of this photo and many more are soooo bad I'm considering buying a digital camera. Any recommendations on make and model? See "Camping today" for previous blog]. Nick, Grainne, Tom and Jez. Posted by Martin Coyle @ 11:31 pm. Grainne, Tom and Pascal.
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Man About Taiwan: December 2004
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I lived and taught English for two years in Taiwan. I travelled China and the rest of Asia, including South Africa. Now I live in Bristol. Saturday, December 4. Another update, not much more to add. I'm moving to a new apartment in Feb with a couple of S.A friends and the first typhoon in meteorological history to hit Taiwan in Dec, came through Friday night. Quite cool, very wet and I was worrying that my bike had blown over outside. Now here are some photos:. A traditional looking picture in Tainan.
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Man About Taiwan: February 2005
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I lived and taught English for two years in Taiwan. I travelled China and the rest of Asia, including South Africa. Now I live in Bristol. Monday, February 28. Philippines and My Parents. Went to the Philippines for 9 days. Excellent weather, people are very friendly and beautiful. We stayed on Alona Beach, just off Bohol Island. Spent time travelling the local area, meeting the locals and sunbathing. Took some photos which I hope to add soon. Now I'm going back at work and loving the prospect! Katie's C...
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Man About Taiwan: Royal Pain in the Butt
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I lived and taught English for two years in Taiwan. I travelled China and the rest of Asia, including South Africa. Now I live in Bristol. Tuesday, February 6. Royal Pain in the Butt. DHL - Feb 8th - 15.44 - shipment delivered. Insert fanfare). Now we're leaving Bangkok tomorrow morning at 7am and will arrive in Cambodia late in the evening. This is a quick blog. I want to vent my dissatisfaction with Royal Mail. Why so long in Bangkok? We returned 3 days ago and yesterday we checked again. Nothing!
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Man About Taiwan: Speeding through Cambodia and Vietnam
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I lived and taught English for two years in Taiwan. I travelled China and the rest of Asia, including South Africa. Now I live in Bristol. Saturday, February 17. Speeding through Cambodia and Vietnam. 10 Baht with the handsome King in his regalia. The real Riel in Cambodia. We arrived at the border. The man who keeps check of everyone on the bus told me he would help me change the money in Cambodia, once we arrived. I tryed changing on the Thai side, but they didn't want to change Riel. So unconvinced an...
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Man About Taiwan: August 2004
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I lived and taught English for two years in Taiwan. I travelled China and the rest of Asia, including South Africa. Now I live in Bristol. Tuesday, August 31. Today I bought my Fuzzy Yamaha scooter. Second hand, seems to be in good condition, costing 18,000 dollars (295 pounds). It's a 125cc (4 stroke), 1994 model with slogan; "Of The Wind Called". In fact most scooters have these little 'Chinglish' slogans. On the Yamaha Duke is; "Set me free - Let me alone". Want to read more slogans:. My Bro and Me.
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Man About Taiwan: This journey sucks!
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I lived and taught English for two years in Taiwan. I travelled China and the rest of Asia, including South Africa. Now I live in Bristol. Saturday, March 10. A little blog of our most outrageous journey in recent months! We were in Yangshuo and wanted to get to Huangshan. Why? Huangshan is one of the most beautiful mountains in China. Thanks to the Hong Kong Observatory website. So the journey direct by train is 27 hours. Mayo" in your face. Let's Go. but we can't. He left and we paid 125Y to Yichun....
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Man About Taiwan: May 2005
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I lived and taught English for two years in Taiwan. I travelled China and the rest of Asia, including South Africa. Now I live in Bristol. Thursday, May 26. The Ascent of Rum Doodle. The Ascent of Rum Doodle. I was sent this for my birthday last August and felt it high time I shared it. It's a book that I think is growing in popularity and notoriety, especially after Bill Bryson. Endorses it in the introduction. Posted by Martin Coyle @ 4:34 pm. Kate trying to look like a ghetto homey with her new cap.
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Man About Taiwan: Pictures from Southern China
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I lived and taught English for two years in Taiwan. I travelled China and the rest of Asia, including South Africa. Now I live in Bristol. Friday, March 16. Pictures from Southern China. We left Vietnam and travelled north, crossing the border in to southern China. We travelled across land to Guilin and Yangshuo. It was a crazy journey and felt like we'd never reach it, but finally stopped in Yangahuo and really felt the influence of the west! After 3 days on the mountain and avoiding falling off it we w...
