Chia Yu

Taiwan
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Travel information

I am currently

Travelling

My next destination:
Australia - from Jul 2026 until Aug 2026
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Description

My name is Joy Yang, and I'm from Taiwan. I previously worked as a project manager in the financial industry. This year, I'm a teacher in Taiwan. During my university years, I had some tutoring experience (mathematics/English). I've traveled solo to over 50 countries in 4 continents. I enjoy making new friends and exploring different cultures.
During my travels, I also participate in volunteer activities and work exchange programs. I once worked for a month at a newly opened hostel, where my duties included basic cleaning, greeting guests, and painting furniture. I learned free diving there. I also worked for a week on an olive farm in Turkey and for two months with a family in Los Angeles, where my basic jobs were household cleaning. I made many good friends and created many wonderful memories there.
Last year, my host family from Los Angeles visited Taiwan, and we met again in Taipei! All the memories were amazing!
I want to see the Northern Lights in Tasmania! Please let me know if you live in or near a place where the aurora are visible! Aside from seeing the aurora, I am interested in the following areas:
1. Working on a farm. I love animals and would love to experience farm life, although I only have a week of olive picking experience. I want to learn more with nature!
2. Working with a family. I enjoy meeting locals and engaging in cultural exchange. I can do some basic housework and cook dinner for you while exploring the city!
3. Teaching. I am currently a teacher. I also gained extensive teaching experience during my university years. I love children. I teach English and math. Furthermore, I am friendly and know how to work with students with special needs (such as ADHD, autism, etc.) :)
Interests

Cooking & food

Animals

Charity work

Farming

Hitchhiking

Water sports

Writing

Technology

Pets

Van life

Nature

Culture

Dancing

Events & social

Blogging

Camping

Beach
Languages

Languages spoken
Armenian: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent

More details about my language interests
My native language is Chinese, and my English is fluent. Now I am interested in learning Spanish, just as a beginner.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Some knowledge of:

Languages

Helping around the house

Able to teach about:

Teaching
More details about your skills

1. Teaching math / English / Chinese ( Native Chinese speaker)
2. Takeing pictures and writing blog ( My blog : https://joyistraveling.com/ )
3. Cleaning the house and washing the dishes
4. Painting and assembling furniture
Age

29
What else ...

Dancing,
Pool ball,
Scuba diving / freediving,
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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13 Aug 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Animal and nature lovers ...)

This is an work exchange I will never forget! I tried lots of new things in this work exchange, which is exact what I want ! I fed chicken, picked the eggs from chicken house, chopped woods, and built the fence. I saw lots of wallaby during the night, and lots of sheep and cows along the road everytime we drove somewhere.
Robbie is really a good … read more

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13 Aug 2026

Left by host (Animal and nature lovers ...) for Workawayer ()

Joy came to Tasmania hunting Aurora Australis. An avid traveller, she has been to many countries before. She was intrigued by Australian wildlife and enjoyed the countryside of north west Tasmania. Joy finally was able to see the local platypus at a nearby dam after many attempts including waiting for long periods in the cold - a hard target … read more

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31 Jul 2024

Left by host for Workawayer ()

JOY! HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY! She's exactly as her name. She's a joy! Haha we had a lot of fun with her. Glad she was with us for 2 months. She got a long with all my friends and they all loved her as well. She's also a really hard worker!

We had so much fun playing pranks on each other and joking. Joe to see her again in the world.

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31 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with some light tasks ...)

I stayed two months with Michelle and Andy in CA. I met a lot of amazing people there. It it a really nice opportunity for me to meet people from all over the world and experience the american culture with Michelle and Andy. They took me to knott's berry farm, queen mary movie day, potluck party, bonfire, gun shooting, and a lot of activities. … read more

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18 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help a stay-at-home Dad with ...)

My first time home stay and first time using workaway. The experience with Starbuck and his family is fantastic! They took me to a lot of places, such as school , talking with teachers, watching baseball game for kids, visiting their friends, shopping in the supermarket. All of the time spending together make me join their daily life in America. … read more

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