Have you ever been to a live drag show? Have you ever met a drag queen? If you’re thinking, “Who are drag queens? What do they do?” This episode is for you! Today, we have an up-and-coming drag queen Beauxba Tea in the studio. Beauxba Tea has performed in several venues including Café Dalida, 23 Comedy, and Ganymede in Taipei and more to come. What inspired Beauxba Tea to do drag? From creating your persona, to figuring out looks and music for each themed performance, we’ll get to know more about the behind the scene work of drag performances and what drag means to the LGBTQ+ community, from Beauxba Tea’s experience. Grab a cuppa and let’s chat with Beauxba Tea! You can follow more of Beauxba Tea’s work on Instagram @beauxbatea

What do you know of the country, Tuvalu? What images come to your mind? Maybe you’d think of Tuvalu’s diplomatic relations with Taiwan (It’s been over 40 years!). Yet, what is daily life in Tuvalu like? Today, I’m honored to have the Ambassador of Tuvalu to Taiwan, Bikenibeu Paeniu, here on Come Along. We would also get to know more of the exciting career of Ambassador Bikeni, who has served as Tuvalu’s Prime Minister three times. During his first term, at the age of 33, he was also the youngest ever Prime Minister of Tuvalu. Let’s get to know more of Tuvalu with the Ambassador!

Have you wondered what it is like being a theater actor? Imagine being on stage, lights up, everything is live, and you only have one shot. What is it like? Today, I’m joined by Ruei-Siang Chen, who’s been in many theater productions since his university days, to learn more about what the path is like. After finishing a BA in English, Ruei-Siang went on to study theater in graduate school. How was the transition? Are there some unforgettable audition experiences? What are some challenges as an actor? Let’s find out.

Hey you, it’s your host Sharon. Today, we’re continuing our chat with Taipei 101 COO of Tower Management, Michael Liu, about all things Taipei 101 and more. Make sure to check out part 1 if you haven’t. On today’s show, we’ll learn more about many ingenious designs that make Taipei 101 safe, efficient, and green. Michael will also touch on several events unique to Taipei 101, and tease us a bit about the upcoming New Year’s Eve fireworks!

This building needs no introduction, it used to be the tallest building in the world, it’s an iconic landmark of Taiwan, of East Asia, and there is so much more to learn about! It’s Taipei 101! Joining me in the studio is Taipei 101’s very own Chief Operating Officer of Tower Management, Michael Liu! What was it like planning and building such a skyscraper? What’s it like visiting the observatory where you can see all of Taipei (and more)? And folks, do you know Taipei 101 is actually a green building, having both the LEED and WELL certificates?

Without further ado, let’s hop right in. Stay tuned for part 2 coming out next week!

Hey you, it’s your host Sharon. Today, we’re heading to an iconic National Park in Taiwan. It’s the Taroko National Park, located in Hualien, Taiwan! If you search for images online, you’ll find pictures with breath-taking gorges, hiking trails, winding rivers. How did the park get its name “Taroko?” What natural forces created such a landscape of Taroko National Park? Could you get here without a car (quick note: yes!)? Pack up your things. It’s time to go!

Have you ever been to any outlying island of Taiwan? Today, Sharon is taking you to one– Green Island. Green Island is a volcanic island, and well-known for its vibrant underwater wildlife. If you’re a nature lover, Green Island is a great destination for you! This island is also an important landmark for Taiwan’s history, as it used to be where the KMT government sent political dissidents for imprisonment during the White Terror. Make sure to visit the Green Island White Terror Memorial Park when you're there. Let’s hop on a short plane ride (how Sharon got there) and see what this beautiful island has to offer.

Today on Come Along, I’m joined by an old friend of mine, Eric Wang. Eric and I met during our elementary school years. Not long after elementary school, he himself moved away from Taiwan to Brinbane, Australia. What was it like to leave Taiwan at such a young age? Being so far away from family and old friends, how to handle vulnerable moments when you miss them so much? What was building a new life in a foreign country like? Where is “home?” Make yourself a nice cup of tea, or any beverage of your choice, and let’s hear about Eric’s journey together.

Hey there, it’s your host, Sharon Lin. On today’s Come Along, I got to chat with Crescens Dupuis, French interior designer and artist who’s been working and living in Italy for around 20 years, about his land art project: Corpo Geologico, which he has been doing for the past 10 years. Corpo Geologico involves stones and photo-taking, and it is still an ongoing project. Corpo Geologico was showcased as an exhibit at the Gemmellaro Archaeological Museum (Museo Geologico G. G. Gemmellaro) in Palermo, Italy in 2019. Crescens’ work has brought him to the US, Ivory Coast, the UK, Lebanon, and many more. Now, Taiwan is on the list, too! Why did he start such a land art project? What significance do the stones and the locations they were put hold? What’s next for Crescens as an artist? Let’s find out.

Hello there, it’s your host, Sharon. Have you wondered what university life is like in Taiwan, especially that of an English major? How are disciplines in the Arts perceived by the Taiwanese society in general? Also, when you decided you wanted to switch to another path that’s seemingly unrelated to your university major, what was the transition like? Today, I invited my friend, Emily, who ended up stepping into the world of interior design after her English major days, to chat with us about the challenges and unexpected surprises of this journey.