In this week's episode, host Amber Hatfield is accompanied by Rti co-host Ching-en Chiou as they share the wonders of the Taiwan International Balloon Festival. Held ever year in Taiwan's east coast city of Taitung, the festival invites pilots (and balloons) from around the world. This year's festival runs from July 6 to August 19, and Amber and Ching-en made their way down to Luye Highlland to watch the colorful opening ceremony, for the first time. 

In this week's episode, host Amber Hatfield and fellow Rti host Ching-en introduce the beautiful Taitung, a city on Taiwan's East Coast that sits between lush mountains to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. From the delicious food on offer, to the ocean vistas, to the peaceful B&B surrounded by farmlands. Don't miss this episode to find out all about Taitung's charms.

In this episode of Let's Go, host Amber Hatfield continues her conversation with Lisa about thrifting in Taiwan. They discuss the prices of thrifted items, Lisa's favorite pieces, what she does with clothes that don't fit, as well as the sustainability aspect of thrifting. Amber and Lisa also touch on the future of thrifting in Taipei and Lisa's plans to continue thrifting in when she moves to Italy. 

In today's episode of Let's Go, host Amber Hatfield interviews Lisa, an American living in Taiwan who has a passion for thrifting. They discuss Lisa's background, how she got into thrifting in Taiwan, her process for finding thrifted clothes, and the differences between thrifting in Taiwan and the US. Lisa also shares her favorite flea market in Taipei and offers recommendations for visitors who want to go thrifting.

In today's episode of Let's Go, host Amber Hatfield welcomes special guest Andre Carillo, an American travel content creator who has spent the last six years living in Taiwan. Soon returning to California, Andre shares his unique experiences and insights from his time in Taiwan.

Amber and Andre dive into the highlights of Andre's recent trip to Penghu, discussing the island's attractions and vibrant fireworks festival. They also explore how creating travel content has shaped Andre's views on Taiwan and the motivation he receivs from his followers.

Tune in to hear Andre's reflections on his favorite spots in Taiwan, his mixed feelings about leaving, and his plans for the future as he continues his travel adventures. 

In today's episode of Let's Go, join me as I sit down with travel content creator Andre Carillo as he shares his journey into content creation on Instagram and TikTok as well as where his interest in diverse cultures stems from. Andre also reveals some of Taiwan's hidden gems that deeply resonate with his connection to nature, along with his favorite hiking spots.

Follow Andre on Instagram @andrercarrillo and TikTok @ke.yingan

This week we are talking about Taiwan's architecture, specifically, about an exhibition that is currently showing at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum which chronicles architecture in Taiwan from 1949 to 1983. In this episode with fellow Rti host Maryanne Sioco we discuss how the exhibition was curated, our personal takes, and what we learned, as well as what we would have loved to find out more about. 

The exhibition, called Modern Life Taiwan Architecture 1949-1983 will be showing at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum until June 30. 

In this episode, our guest Liu Rei Wei provides valuable insights on wildlife photography and emphasizes the importance of treating animals with care and respect. We also delve into the community of herping enthusiasts in Taiwan and explore the different aspects of herping in this region compared to other countries.

Hi there! In today's episode of Let's Go I talk with avid herper Liu Rui Wei about his most memorable experiences of herping Taiwan, including rare snake encounters and the thrill of finding elusive species. We also discuss the impact of herping on society's perception of snakes.

Join me as I chat with herping enthusiast Liu Rui Wei about his journey into this fascinating hobby. Learn what herping is, and discover the reptiles and amphibians you might encounter in Taiwan. We'll also discuss how to identify different species and talk about the species of venomous snakes you can spot in Taiwan. This episode is perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike!