About Taiwan Quest

Taiwan Quest is a blog about my experience moving from New Zealand to Taiwan.

My first post outlines why I made the move.

I’m based in Kaohsiung, a city of 2.7 million in southern Taiwan. Since arriving in January 2023, my day-to-day experiences have met and exceeded my expectations. Kaohsiung’s sunny, creative, relaxed vibe feels like a good fit.

I’m working remotely for a start-up venture, and studying Chinese part-time.

I hope to obtain permanent residency later in 2025. If not, I’ll work on Plan B. I definitely want to stay.

I write under my Chinese name, Zhen‑Kang, which I adopted for use in Taiwan.

My contact page has email and social links—feel free to get in touch.

—ZK