Nejva: “I have never paid attention to this kind of thing (gender equality)
because I was never felt or treated differently because I am a woman."
Nejva：「我從來沒注意過這個議題（性別平等），
因為我從來沒有親身經歷到性別歧視不公平的對待。」
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Nejva M Inceler
Profession: Telecommunication Company Customer Services Tour Management License Taiwan Registered Foreign Language Tour Guide WSET Level 3 certified |
How did I know Maia?
We bathed together in a bucket (literally in a bucket! I have photo proof.) when we first met after scuba diving in Fulong, Taiwan.
I'm 100% following Maia's footsteps when it comes to traveling & backpacking. I see her as my mentor and my sister.
我怎麼認識Maia？
我們在第一次見面的時候就在水桶裡一起泡澡...對就是「水桶」你沒看錯！事情還是要還原事實一下，我們是一起潛水認識的啦，潛完水還是要洗個澡的嘛！
Maia上山下海跑透透，實實在在的世界旅行專家！Maia是我的心靈導師，也是我無血緣的姊姊！
We bathed together in a bucket (literally in a bucket! I have photo proof.) when we first met after scuba diving in Fulong, Taiwan.
I'm 100% following Maia's footsteps when it comes to traveling & backpacking. I see her as my mentor and my sister.
我怎麼認識Maia？
我們在第一次見面的時候就在水桶裡一起泡澡...對就是「水桶」你沒看錯！事情還是要還原事實一下，我們是一起潛水認識的啦，潛完水還是要洗個澡的嘛！
Maia上山下海跑透透，實實在在的世界旅行專家！Maia是我的心靈導師，也是我無血緣的姊姊！
A Conversation with Maia
Maia: "Stay for at least 12-14 days in Taiwan. I would say min. 1 month if you could. I usually don't take a trip shorter than one month because you would only see a rough profile of a city."
鼎泰豐 Din Tai Fung
Maia: "I really don't wanna say this because it is so touristy (we do eat there but not often) but it has almost got everything you need to eat here!
Reasonable price and good taste."
Maia：「真的是講到不想再講，第一次到台北的還是不能錯過鼎泰豐。」
Top 3 Restaurants in Taipei for First Timer? 給第一次來台北的旅客推薦前三名的餐廳
1. 鼎泰豐 Din Tai Fung -
For Xiao Long Baos only go to 杭州小籠湯包 Hangzhou Xiao Long Bao
2. 菜真香
3. 通化老師傅牛雜湯牛肉麵 Yeh Beef Noodle
FAV bars in Taipei?
最喜歡的台北酒吧
1. Of course to Bar Pun.!
2. KOR Taipei
3. B1
4. Sappho Live Jazz
5. Frank Taipei
6. Revolver - Live house
Contact Maia directly or connect with the Girlboss to tailor your tour in Taiwan.
- What would you say to the younger Maia?
Maia: “ The more i know the more I know I don't know. Spend more time in school, at the university. I wasn't open-minded and curious enough to acquire as much knowledge as I could. Nowadays, when I try to learn new information, it is not as efficient as it used to be. And it certainly takes more effort and energy."
如果時間能倒回，你對年輕的Maia想說些話嗎？
Maia：「當我學到的越多，我發現我不知道的越多。過去的我，不夠開放沒有太多的好奇心，沒有好好的把握可以多學一點的機會。我希望我多花點時間在學校學習，因為現在要學新的東西，真的要花上比以前更多的時間與精力。」 - What was your dream job as a kid and why?
Maia: "A doctor. But I realized that I couldn't handle blood. I thought about being a musician because I played flute and saxophone. "
你小時候的夢想工作是什麼？
Maia：「醫生！但後來發現面對血真的沒轍。小時候因為吹薩克斯風跟長笛也想過當個音樂家。」 - What’s the biggest challenge you’ve overcome in your career/life journey?
Maia: “I finally can disregard how others value me.”
你在職業/生涯中克服最大的挑戰是什麼？
Maia：「我終於掙脫別人的眼光了！」 - What is the key lesson you've learned in your career?
Maia: "Everyone should LIVE their life. Everyone should do and try to find where their passion lies and thrive. In the short term, yes, the passion may not feed you. But in the long run, you have to find a way to combine your passion with your work. If you don't focus so much about money and only money, then it will go smoother than you think."
你在職涯中學到什麼？
Maia：「每個人都應該要活出自己、找到你的興趣與熱情、綻放自我！。短期來看，也許興趣不能當飯吃；但把人生拉遠，要把你的工作與熱情結合能走得長久。不要只計較有錢的事情就會順利很多。」 - What do you think is the most significant barrier to female leadership?
Maia: " I think Taiwan is a society that has more gender equality. If you look into our government and enterprises, many leaders who are female. I think at this point, we are doing better than many western countries. Taiwan, however, generally speaking, regards the female as a caretaker in a family matter."
對於女性領導，你覺得最大的阻礙是什麼？
Maia：「我覺得，台灣在兩性平等整體上來說，比大部分西方國家好些。從我們的政府到企業，都有許多女性領導人物。只不過在家庭方面，一般來說我們還是把女性看成家庭中主要的照顧着。」 - Now you have a license for Tour Guide, WSET Level 3 certified, a law degree, and experience in managing a restaurant chain,
what do you plan to do with all of these qualifications?
Maia: " I would like to combine tourism with gastronomy providing a none conventional travel experience. And also a cultural experience. I'd like to not only to show foreigners Taiwan but also bring Taiwanese abroad. For example, bring people to wine vinery and to Ibiza to have the "VIP" yacht experience."
現在你既有導覽、葡萄酒鑑定証照，又有法律背景與實務管理經營的經驗，對以後有些什麼計劃？
Maia：「我希望把旅遊產業與美食圈結合，帶給遊客一個不制式化又充滿文化色彩的旅遊體驗。我不只想把台灣介紹給外國旅客認識，而也期待能介紹國外許多景點給台灣同胞們。比如到葡萄酒莊園、 在Ibiza島體驗最VIP豪華的私人遊艇等～」 - Maia: "Experience the local life. For all my life when I travel, I never focus on sightseeing. I like to feel the community and learn the language. Travel has widened my horizon. People around the world live in a different lifestyle. I've seen the pros and cons. They are my references to my own culture and they provide a different point of views so I can improve myself."
Maia：「體驗當地民情～旅行時，我從來沒一昧地跑觀光景點。我喜歡去感受當地的民風與學習他們的語言。也因旅行拓展了我的視野，而各地不同的生活習慣，提供我許多借鏡與不同的觀點讓我可以不斷地進步。」
Maia: "Stay for at least 12-14 days in Taiwan. I would say min. 1 month if you could. I usually don't take a trip shorter than one month because you would only see a rough profile of a city."
鼎泰豐 Din Tai Fung
Maia: "I really don't wanna say this because it is so touristy (we do eat there but not often) but it has almost got everything you need to eat here!
Reasonable price and good taste."
Maia：「真的是講到不想再講，第一次到台北的還是不能錯過鼎泰豐。」
Top 3 Restaurants in Taipei for First Timer? 給第一次來台北的旅客推薦前三名的餐廳
1. 鼎泰豐 Din Tai Fung -
For Xiao Long Baos only go to 杭州小籠湯包 Hangzhou Xiao Long Bao
2. 菜真香
3. 通化老師傅牛雜湯牛肉麵 Yeh Beef Noodle
FAV bars in Taipei?
最喜歡的台北酒吧
1. Of course to Bar Pun.!
2. KOR Taipei
3. B1
4. Sappho Live Jazz
5. Frank Taipei
6. Revolver - Live house
Contact Maia directly or connect with the Girlboss to tailor your tour in Taiwan.
