I love that intro! And basket! Hahaha! Great way to get around.

@ryfree

22 күн бұрын

Ringing that bell and cruising the neighborhood in style! Lol, thanks brother.

@ryfree

Ай бұрын

I'll take that, my appreciation for it as well!

Last time, you let me try cycling on the streets of Kaohsiung for the first time. It felt really different. The cycling process was very relaxed and enjoyable, allowing me to see scenery and perspectives that I usually overlook. The chill and fun atmosphere was really charming Thank you for sharing such a wonderful experience

@ryfree

2 ай бұрын

Yes, although I knew it was somewhat of a surprise for you I really wanted you to experience that enjoyable feeling that you described. I think Gushan is a good area to bicycle as it isn't too crowded compared to some of the other districts. And of course it's always nice to cycle together with pleasant company :)

Lol, I can’t imagine you bicycling around with such low air in your tires. That’s good your bicycle 🚲 is running smoothly now. The river looks peaceful. Corwin and I didn’t get a chance to check it out, but another time. I definitely had a blast sitting in for some of your classes. Your students were a pleasure to meet. Thanks again 😃 Awe man, that’s too bad you couldn’t use your plane ticket to go to Europe or India. I was looking forward to hearing about your crazy adventure. Hopefully you can take this trip soon, though.

@ryfree

2 ай бұрын

Although you and Corwin didn't get to see everything in Kaohsiung, I feel that you both saw the best places. Oh, but actually if you remember we did drive along Love River on our scooter ride to my school. Yes, bringing you to my classes was really fun for everyone including me, my co-teachers, and my students. Yes, my India adventure will have to wait but I'm thinking it'll probably be best to go there during another season as it gets monsoons in the summer (what I recently found out). Thanks as always for watching Sis :)

@Diana_Free

2 ай бұрын

@@ryfree Yeah, thanks to you! You showed us all the cool places. Oh yes, that’s right. I remember you suggesting Corwin and I should walk along it if we got a chance. That’s so nice to hear :) Oh interesting, I didn’t know that either. Yeah, visiting during another season makes sense then. Of course, Bro :) I hope you have a great week!

Yooo Ryan I bike everyday in Germany too. I'm on eurotour and in Amsterdam the traffic is crazy bikes everywhere I swear I almost died biking. But yeah Taiwan is a free country next level democracy lol. And yeah public drinking is also allowed here in Europe so😂. I'll see you soon!

@ryfree

2 ай бұрын

Mr. Aang, what up?! I've heard the bicycle traffic in Amsterdam is wild and glad to have that confirmed. Still, what a cool experience! Public drinking is a hallmark of a free democracy lol. Don't tell me you're doing it too?? haha

i've just started watching the videos on your channel. interesting insights and experiences shared. thanks man!

@ryfree

Ай бұрын

I'm glad you like them! Thank you for joining my channel and let me know if you have any questions.

That is really strange that you have to fly back to the home country with the exit ticket. Back in Korea they just gave you the exit allowance at the end of the contract and you could go anywhere after that. BTW the interview with Raymond at Premiere went well IMO and I did mention you at the end. I've seen it's hiring season this month and I'm still praying for that breakthrough cause I really need it. Speaking of bikes, last weekend I met two people who are studying in Taipei who were visiting Tainan. I think they were a couple but I'm not sure. Anyway they're on scholarship studying Mandarin at NTU and they were at my favorite bar in town. We decided to meet up on Sunday for lunch at a local taco place and we went out to Yuguang Island over here U-bike. I signed up for the app and off we went. Let me tell you, I must've got a real lemon of a bike because I could not keep that front end stable to save my life. We hung out at the beach for a couple hours before parting ways. I hadn't ridden a bike since maybe high school and it was an experience getting back on one and navigating these streets here. Still, nice to know I have more transport options now.

@ryfree

2 ай бұрын

Well I certainly like the way that Korea handles the free flight thing compared to here but I guess I can't complain too much. I probed into a work-a-round and it appears that if I book a ticket with a long layover somewhere in between Taiwan and the US, I can still get to explore another country. But that limits the options to a small handful of countries obviously. I'm glad that your interview with Raymond went well and thanks so much for mentioning me. Keep those applications going and I think it's only a matter of time before you get something. Congrats on getting on the U-bike! Yes, sometimes you will find a lemon but that's been very infrequent in my experience though that may vary from city to city. What luck for your first ride in ages but at least you managed to do the ride and not have any accidents. I was pretty nervous when I first started doing it here but after a few weeks you get the feel for the bike and how to navigate traffic and its flow, then it becomes nearly effortless. Sounds like you had a great little adventure, thanks for sharing!

@PsychoGemini

Ай бұрын

Got some good news this morning but I'm not getting my hopes up too high because I've been burned too many times this year so far. Raymond asked if I'd be interested in an elementary position in Kaohsiung that starts in June and you'd better believe I said yes. I don't know any details yet and I'm waiting to see how things go because some parts of Kaohsiung could be out in the sticks. I got shafted with my previous job here as I wasn't in Tainan City itself but a dump of a district near the border of Chiayi. Fingers crossed that things actually start progressing for once on my end. Hope you have a good week!

@ryfree

Ай бұрын

@@PsychoGemini That's great news indeed! But like you said, a lot of these public school jobs are out in the countryside which is great for apartment prices but sucks if you want to have any sort of social life. Let me know what happens with this but at least it's a possibility in the right direction.

Great videos as also, it also seems like Taiwan does a much better job with the homeless population correct??

@ryfree

2 ай бұрын

You are very correct, you actually rarely see any homeless people on a day to day basis. The most I've seen so far was outside Taipei Main train station and it was a smaller amount than what you would see any big city in America. Not to mention they're better behaved and more respectful of the public space. When I lived in Japan, I used to job past a homeless guy living under a bridge by the river and after a nasty typhoon I actually caught him sweeping up the river walkway near where he lived.

i'm thinking of tefl in Taiwan. did you have to get your documents authenticated?

@ryfree

2 ай бұрын

I did not need to get any of my documents authenticated when I went through the application process although you will need to get official documents like the criminal background check. Best of luck!

@PsychoGemini

Ай бұрын

There is a list of 25 countries that need their documents (national background check and diploma) authenticated by their respective TECO/TECRO offices. Unless you are from one of those countries you will not need your documents authenticated. I wish I had double checked on this before I spent a lot of money and time getting my FBI check run through the US State Department and the TECRO branch in Washington DC last year.

I thought you were in Tainan. When did you move? How is life in Kaohsiung? 😊😊

@ryfree

Ай бұрын

Last year I was in Taoyuan and this year I'm in Kaohsiung. Life here is great! It's a big city but not too big, relatively easy to find parking, and close to mountains and sea.

@jaymarvillas4251

Ай бұрын

@@ryfree Oh, Taoyuan, not Tainan. 😂 Do you mind telling why you moved? I am considering places to stay if I get hired. 😊

@ryfree

Ай бұрын

@@jaymarvillas4251 When I lived in Taoyuan, I dated a girl who lived in Kaohsiung and whenever I went to visit her I noticed that it was a lot nicer down here, particularly less cold and rainy in the winter. That said, Taoyuan had its benefits as well like being closely located to Taipei. What places are you considering at the moment?

@jaymarvillas4251

Ай бұрын

@@ryfree Oh I see. I think I will love the place too. Thank you for giving me an idea about it. But do you still teach at the same school? I am thinking of Kaohsiung (for sure), Taichung, and Tainan. 😊

@ryfree

Ай бұрын

@@jaymarvillas4251 I would say those are three excellent choices. The school I taught in Taoyuan is different than the school I currently teach at in Kaohsiung.