In this episode of Formosa Dream Chasers, we sit down with writer and Bandung Pop Darlings author Irfan Muhammad to trace the journey that brought him from Indonesia all the way to Taiwan.

Now, having lived here for nearly four years, Irfan looks back on the ideas and impressions he and many Indonesians have about Taiwan long before seeing it for themselves. He shares what pushed him to take that big leap, pack his bags, and start a new life in a foreign country.

His path is full of unexpected twists, and Irfan opens up about how each one shaped the person and storyteller he is today. Curious about what drives someone to chase a dream abroad? Tune in to today’s episode and find out.