Moving to Taiwan was one thing. Learning how to build a life here was something completely different. In this episode of Sumo Slap, I share the story of my first year teaching English in Taiwan. The highs, the lows, the unexpected challenges, and the moments that made me question whether I had made the right decision. If you're curious about teaching English in Taiwan, moving abroad, or just wondering what expat life is really like, I hope this episode gives a realistic perspective on that first year. New episodes explore life in Taiwan, living abroad, travel, personal experiences, and the challenges and rewards of starting over in another country.

Four years ago I moved to Japan expecting to start a new chapter. Just one month later, I made an unexpected decision to leave, and move to Taiwan. In this first episode back, I share the story behind those four weeks in Japan, why I chose to leave, and how that decision shaped my life. It's a personal story, not a comparison of countries, and if you're interested in living abroad or teaching English in Asia, I hope you find something valuable here.

It's been a minute. Join Chris and Jordan on overly discussed topics regarding Japan, expats, and "becoming Japanese."

This episode is especially beneficial for those wondering what English teaching abroad is like and how it opens up opportunities in foreign countries. New guest, Hunter, joins the Sumo Slap podcast to talk about his experiences living and working abroad for over seven years.

In this legendary episode, Chris is joined by long-time friend Jordan. They reminisce about friendship origin story and adventures in Maui. Stick around to find out the latest info on Japan.

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Current information regarding expected arrival date in Japan and how the global pandemic has impacted the timeline. 

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Chris talks about his surgery experience and righteous failure.

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Chris discusses the Coronavirus and the impact that it may have on his future in Japan. He is joined by John to talk about current news and why Chris still intends to move to Japan. 

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The results are in! Chris talks about his experience with landing a job in Japan, the anticipated timeline, and the region he will be living in. The adventure is about to begin so be sure to come along. 

In this episode, Chris explains why he became interested in Japan and how he took the scenic route to applying for the position of assistant language teacher. 

Real talk with an old friend covering friendship, Japan, fears, and what the future may look like.

Just a brief description of the Sumo Slap podcast and the direction it's heading.