HELLO WORLD!!! This is my first time around here and I am really excited about being part of this blogosphere.
I am from El Salvador,but I am currently living and studying in Taiwan.
I am from El Salvador,but I am currently living and studying in Taiwan.
Ok,I know some questions might have popped into your mind right now: “Girl,what are you doing on the other side of the world?” “Is it true that they eat rats and cockroaches?” “Did you experience a culture shock?”. Well, let me answer these questions for you!
I was 17 when I left El Salvador,and I have to say it has been one of the greatest experiences of my life.Did you know Taiwan is almost as small as El Salvador,the smallest country in Central America (36,000 vs 21,000 km² respectively)? There’s around 6 million citizens in El Salvador, to which the government calls “Overpopulation”, but somehow the taiwanese have managed to cram more than 23 million citizens in about one third more land than us. And although they have more territorial extension, they can only occupy one third of the Island since the remaining part is mostly a mountainous range. MIND-BLOWING HUH?? No wonder why they all live in small apartment buildings and mainly ride motorcycles rather than driving cars.The funny fact here is that motorcycles in Taiwan outnumber the people in El Salvador; so if you come visit,you’ll notice how streets are full of them.
In El Salvador,contrary to popular belief,people don’t live in a jungle, they live in actual houses… with backyards and everything! Having a backyard in Taiwan is kind of a luxury, it is something not everyone gets to enjoy; only the very richest or those who dare live isolated in the mountains.
Other than that,I have to admit: I love Taiwan.People here are so nice and so eager to help you whenever they get the chance.To my surprise,I found it very easy to adapt to this whole new world because the taiwanese made me feel like I was home again. And just so you know they do not eat rats or cockroaches,but they sometimes eat snakes (I bet you didn’t see that one coming).
The cool thing is ,my family doesn’t have to worry about me getting mugged on the streets or being unsafe at all because Taiwan is one of the safest countries in the world. I can go anywhere all by myself and I know I will be just fine, something that in my hometown ,sadly,I can’t experience.
I call Taiwan “Home” because I’ve had the opportunity to make a life here,and because it’s something I have built myself.I have my cozy apartment,my friends coming from all around the world,my boyfriend and the reason why I came here :my studies. Naturally, I miss my family,and get nostalgic from time to time.
It’s worth it though and I do hope I make them proud.
I was 17 when I left El Salvador,and I have to say it has been one of the greatest experiences of my life.Did you know Taiwan is almost as small as El Salvador,the smallest country in Central America (36,000 vs 21,000 km² respectively)? There’s around 6 million citizens in El Salvador, to which the government calls “Overpopulation”, but somehow the taiwanese have managed to cram more than 23 million citizens in about one third more land than us. And although they have more territorial extension, they can only occupy one third of the Island since the remaining part is mostly a mountainous range. MIND-BLOWING HUH?? No wonder why they all live in small apartment buildings and mainly ride motorcycles rather than driving cars.The funny fact here is that motorcycles in Taiwan outnumber the people in El Salvador; so if you come visit,you’ll notice how streets are full of them.
In El Salvador,contrary to popular belief,people don’t live in a jungle, they live in actual houses… with backyards and everything! Having a backyard in Taiwan is kind of a luxury, it is something not everyone gets to enjoy; only the very richest or those who dare live isolated in the mountains.
Other than that,I have to admit: I love Taiwan.People here are so nice and so eager to help you whenever they get the chance.To my surprise,I found it very easy to adapt to this whole new world because the taiwanese made me feel like I was home again. And just so you know they do not eat rats or cockroaches,but they sometimes eat snakes (I bet you didn’t see that one coming).
The cool thing is ,my family doesn’t have to worry about me getting mugged on the streets or being unsafe at all because Taiwan is one of the safest countries in the world. I can go anywhere all by myself and I know I will be just fine, something that in my hometown ,sadly,I can’t experience.
I call Taiwan “Home” because I’ve had the opportunity to make a life here,and because it’s something I have built myself.I have my cozy apartment,my friends coming from all around the world,my boyfriend and the reason why I came here :my studies. Naturally, I miss my family,and get nostalgic from time to time.
It’s worth it though and I do hope I make them proud.
Stay tuned for more pics around Taiwan and other parts of Asia! If I were you, I'd be curious. I have a lot to show you.
Don't forget to be awesome!
Don't forget to be awesome!