Connor Bixby's Books From Flu to Shining Flu: A Chronicle of Love in the Time of Coronavirus and Under the Neurotic Hood

💬 Show Notes

Join us in this engaging episode of Worlds Collide as host Viktoria introduces Connor, an adventurous soul who found his path and happiness in the vibrant city of Taipei, Taiwan. Connor's journey is a tale of self-discovery, cultural adaptation, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment, all set against the backdrop of Taiwan's bustling streets and serene landscapes.

Connor shares his transformative journey from the challenges of finding a career in San Francisco post-financial crisis to embracing a new life in Taiwan. With candid insights, he reveals the struggles and triumphs of adapting to a new culture, learning a complex language, and finding love in a foreign land. Listeners will be captivated by Connor's storytelling prowess as he recounts his experiences of cultural shock, language barriers, and the unexpected joys of living abroad.

For those intrigued by the idea of moving to Taiwan, the nuances of intercultural relationships, or the personal growth that comes from stepping outside one's comfort zone, this episode offers a wealth of engaging stories and practical insights. Tune in to hear more about Connor's adventures, his reflections on life in Taiwan, and how he found his voice through stand-up comedy and storytelling.

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Keywords: Taiwan, Taipei, Expat Life, Moving Abroad, Cultural Adaptation, Self-Discovery, Language Learning, Intercultural Relationships, Expat Podcast, Personal Growth, Stand-Up Comedy, Storytelling, Writing, Remote Work, International Living, Travel, Community Building, Multicultural Relationships

(00:00) World Collide is a podcast about people who moved abroad

(02:57) This week's episode is another one of Moving to Taiwan

(03:48) Connor is a photographer living in Taiwan after graduating from college

(08:01) One of my friends told me about Taiwan and I went there

(11:46) You got physically sick at your former job, so that changed everything

(12:48) At the moment when you got sick, how long were you then there already

(17:15) You've been in Taiwan for more than five years now

(19:11) Were you ever thinking of moving to the Bay Area after having baby

(20:13) You say you miss American snack food. But is there anything that you miss

(22:41) What made you enjoy Taiwan so much? What made me enjoyed it

(24:01) You have to memorize tones for each, for each word in Chinese

(27:51) You want them to have a good impression if your Chinese is bad

(28:18) When you first met, did you had whatever your first date in Chinese

(32:28) Your daughter's primary now is definitely Chinese

(33:53) You wrote a book about your life abroad called From Flu to Shining Flu

(35:48) Taiwanese have a more direct and outgoing culture than Americans

(39:49) Your wife's family is very traditional. And is it also very traditional

(41:02) Do you remember, um, what the reaction of your peers back home was

(44:53) Temperatures in the U.S. are getting hotter. And in recent years in most places

(49:02) Keep your air condition low to conserve energy and save the environment

(49:54) How different is child upbringing in Taiwan compared to America

(52:17) Down a list of cultural differences that you want to mention in Taiwan

(55:29) All right. That was my talk with Connor, and his books are great