Wow! Taiwan
A free-wheeling celebration of Taiwan’s travel, culture and life, with guests from across the globe.
48:00Wow! Taiwan - EP1: The Rise of Run Rage: Marathon Fever in Taiwan
Andrew and Patty bring you the favorite sport in Taiwan, the marathon. 1,254 races a year makes Taiwan the country with the highest density of marathons. What is the charm of a lon
46:00Wow! Taiwan - EP4: Come on, Surfers! Taiwan Best Surfing Spot
Patty and Andrew bring you the sports trend to have rushing adrenaline, surfing. Watch this ultimate surfing guide to shred Taiwan’s wave and get stoked by the rad surfing spots.
45:00Wow! Taiwan - EP3: Peace and Prosperity: Taiwan Worship Culture
Andrew and Patty bring you the religious culture in Taiwan. They will crack the know-how in temples: Read into your divination blocks. God is sending you a message.
45:54Wow! Taiwan - EP5: Majestic Mountain Wonders of Taiwan
Andrew and Patty bring you the mountaineers who love to challenge themselves. They can't wait to share their quirky experiences in climbing the 100 peaks of mountains in Taiwan wit
46:00Wow! Taiwan - EP6: An Insider's Itinerary: Island Hopping Holidays
Patty and Andrew bring you the tropical paradise(s), Green Island and Xiao Liuqui. Relax yourself with hot springs, snorkeling, and free diving. You’re all invited to have a casual
45:10Wow! Taiwan - EP7: Born This Way: LGBTQ+ Pride Parade Crowned in Asia
Andrew and Patty bring you the most LGBTQ+ friendly country in Asia, Taiwan. We celebrate all kinds of love in the nation of diversity and inclusiveness. See how LGBTQ+ community g
46:55Wow! Taiwan - EP8: Taiwan Goddess Hits the Road
Patty and Andrew bring you the sure-fire formula of a party vibe, Taiwan’s Goddess Pilgrimage. The religious march has a special kind of catharsis with its party-like setting. Danc
48:00Wow! Taiwan - EP9: Top Taste Taiwan Beer
Andrew and Patty bring you the #FridayFeeling to live well, laugh often, and love much. Raise a glass of craft beer that has longan, guava, or jasmine to tickle the palates. Anyone
45:35Wow! Taiwan - EP21: Zero Meat, 100% Satisfaction: Life as a Vegetarian in Taiwan
Taiwan has over 6000 vegetarian restaurant and 600 vegan restaurants, a true paradise for veggie lovers. From high-end restaurants to cafeterias, Taiwan could satisfy any type of v
45:17Wow! Taiwan - EP22: Wanna Learn Martial Arts? Taiwan is the Way
Judo, taekwondo, boxing and karate, Taiwanese athletes garnered numerous honors in the field of martial arts during Tokyo Olympics. With a deep-seated culture in martial arts, Taiw
45:07Wow! Taiwan - EP23: The Thriving Tattoo Culture in Taiwan
As the Taiwanese society becomes more liberal and diverse, tattoo becomes more prevalent and socially accepted. With Taoism embedded in Taiwanese culture, Tattoo artists in Taiwan
45:19Wow! Taiwan - EP24: Glamping in Vogue: The Diverse Camping Culture in Taiwan
With 60% of its territory covered in vegetation, Taiwan offers a wide variety of camping sites. For laid-back glampers, well-rounded glamping packages combine the best of both urba
46:40Wow! Taiwan - EP25: Local Life, Global Perspectives: Foreign Youtubers in Taiwan
“Foreigners in Taiwan” is a genre that increasingly gains popularity in the Taiwanese Youtube community. With their respective cultural backgrounds, Youtubers from all over the wor
45:00Wow! Taiwan - EP26: The Home of Barista Champions: Taiwan
Taiwanese baristas have made a name for themselves in the global coffee scene, winning championships in major contests and events. In the last decade, Taiwan has been an emerging a
49:50Discovering Taiwan From a French Perspective Ep2
Taiwan and France both hold diverse cultural backgrounds, and immersing oneself in a completely unfamiliar environment can help individuals quickly take in a different lifestyle. W
49:40Life in Taiwanese Cities: First-Hand Experience From Belizean Ambassador Ep3
Belize and Taiwan are both maritime nations and the two have enjoyed a deep-seated diplomatic relationship. What else do they have in common and how do their cultures differ? From
49:40Instant Noodle and Rice Vermicelli! Discover Taiwan From a Hungarian Perspective Ep4
Hungarians based in various parts of Taiwan come together to share their life experiences in Taiwan. From instant noodles that could be made into either soup or cracker, to hands-o
48:30Friends Through Thick and Thin! Lithuania and Taiwan Ep5
Lithuania and Taiwan fostered a deep-seated friendship during the pandemic, as the two countries donated surgical masks and vaccines to each other. In this episode, Lithuanian Repr
50:00Rice Cooker Diplomacy! The Appliance That Connects Germany and Taiwan Ep6
Germany is an economic powerhouse known for its meticulousness in the manufacturing sector, and Taiwan’s household appliance—Tatung Rice Cooker—has won over Germans for its durabil
50:00Island Nations United! Saint Vincent and Taiwan Ep7
Saint Vincent and Taiwan have enjoyed a deep-seated diplomatic relationship since the 1980s. One in the Caribbean, the other in the Pacific Ocean, the two countries are both mariti
50:00What Aspects do Mexicans Find Attractive About Taiwan? Ep8
As one of the most medically advanced country, Taiwan has attracted people around the globe to study medicine and related technologies. In this episode of WOW Taiwan, we learn abou
49:50What Aspects do Swedes Find Attractive About Taiwan? Ep9
Sweden and Taiwan may seem disparate in terms of geography and culture, but both are consisted of freedom-loving people. In this episode, we hear the stories of Swedish expats in T
50:00The Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis is Proud to be Taiwan’s Ally Ep1
Greetings to our friends from the Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis. These guests, including ambassador Mr Donya, count themselves as diplomatic allies of Taiwan who attended
49:30These Canadians Explore the Heart of Taiwan! - Wow Taiwan! Ep2
Brandon from Canda is joining us today! He is currently the chairman of the Taiwan-Canada Chamber of Commerce, but when off duty, he’s also the lead singer of a local band in Taiwa
49:30These Indonesians Love Taiwanese Museums! - Wow! Taiwan Ep1
Taiwan is proud to host our friends from Indonesia! Director Ichwan is joining us from the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office in Taipei. He’s been living in Taiwan since 2022, an
49:50Chileans Feel So Safe in Taiwan! - Wow! Taiwan Ep2
Director Fernando has just arrived from the Chilean Trade Office in Taipei. He’s brought his whole family to Taiwan, including his eldest son, who was born here. He and his family
49:30These Brazilians Are Full of Unexpected Surprises! - Wow! Taiwan Ep3
Four friends from Brazil have found many unsuspected surprises in Taiwan! Lucas, who accidentally downloaded the wrong music at the age of 12, became a huge fan of the Taiwanese gi
49:30South Koreans Love Taiwan! - Wow! Taiwan Ep4
Our friends from South Korea are a talented bunch! We’re proud to welcome a YouTuber, who is also a part-time chef, a software engineer, a Korean language teacher, and a filmmaker.
49:30Belgians Enjoy the Taiwanese Healthcare System! - Wow! Taiwan Ep5
Director Matthieu is here from the Belgian Office in Taipei! He chose to work in Taiwan specifically for the high quality of life and excellent healthcare system. Three of his frie
48:40The Finns Enjoy a Life of Leisure in Taiwan! - Wow! Taiwan Ep6
Director Lauri is here from the Finnish Trade Office! He wants to tell us more about his life in Taiwan along with three of his friends. Lauri enjoys watching planes take off and l
49:50These French Students Absolutely Love Taiwanese Culture!-Wow! Taiwan Ep. 61 Ep61
These four French students have fallen in love with Taiwanese culture and daily life in Taiwan. Arnaud and Tofu (Wenzao Ursuline University), Colombine (National Chengchi Universit
49:40Malaysian Students Know the Best Places to Hang Out in Taipei-Wow! Taiwan Ep. 62 Ep62
Four students from Malaysia—Andrea (National Chengchi University), Ethan (National Taiwan University of Science and Technology), Hidayat (National Tsing Hua University), and Reezal
50:00This Haitian Students Say Learning Mandarin Can Be Fun! -Wow! Taiwan Ep. 63 Ep63
Four Haitian students—Christina, Ludnear, Tooly (National Chengchi University); and Meho (Fu Jen Catholic University)—showcase the fun of learning Mandarin! Who knew the biggest di
50:00These Thai Students Share Their Best Taiwan Food Hacks!-Wow! Taiwan Ep. 64
Thai students Best (National Taiwan Normal University), Praew (Taipei Tech), and Schawin & Cherry (National Chengchi University) are shocked that the drinks here are barely cold! T
49:40British Students Say Learning Mandarin is an Adventure!-Wow Taiwan Ep. 65
British students Jake (Ming Chuan University), Finn (National Taiwan University), Chris (National Taiwan Normal University), and James (National Taiwan Normal University) share the
50:00Polish Students Share a Journey of Self-Discovery-Wow! Taiwan Ep. 60
Four students from Poland are here to share their thoughts about studying abroad in Taiwan. Zosia (Ming Chuan University), Jacob (Tamkang University), Iga (Chinese Culture Universi
49:20These Indonesian Students Love the Performing Arts-Wow! Taiwan Ep. 66
Indonesian students Sherlis (Taipei Medical University), Bayu (National Tsing Hua University), Sam (I-Shou University), Erik (National Chengchi University) bring a taste of home t
49:00These German Students Say Taiwan is Leading in Sustainability-Wow! Taiwan Ep. 67
German students Sascha (National Taiwan Normal University), Nadine (National Taiwan University), and mother-daughter duo Ama & Anette (National Chengchi University) explore the qui