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Whether you’re in Taiwan for a short visit, exchange study, language immersion, or an extended stay, having access to a local bank account in Taiwan can significantly enhance your experience. While short-term travelers can just use their home country’s ATM and credit card for the entirety of their travel, you will need a local bank … Read more
If you are an exchange student in Taipei or anywhere else in Taiwan, then it is inevitable that you will have to get a haircut at some point during your stay. There are many high-end salons in Taipei with prices ranging from 500-1000 NTD for a basic wash and cut. If you are looking for … Read more
Taiwan is an affordable country so you don’t need to worry about breaking the bank here. As long as you stick to local cuisine and limit your drinking, it’s hard to spend a lot of money. Here are a few tips to keep your spending in check:
What are YouBikes? YouBike is a bicycle rental system in Taiwan. It provides an alternative method of getting around Taiwan’s cities without using public transportation and is available in all major cities throughout Taiwan. As of 2023, YouBike has 3 different types of bikes available: Benefits of YouBike: How to Rent a YouBike in Taiwan: … Read more
Hey there! Planning a trip to Taiwan and thinking about staying connected? Then this guide is for you! Traveling without a phone today is like venturing out without a map in the olden days. It’s just not done. In a world where we live and breathe connectivity, staying online during your Taiwan trip isn’t a … Read more
Teaching in Taiwan is a popular job for foreigners living in Taiwan because international languages such as English and French have a high demand in Taiwan. This results in teaching often garnering a reasonable income. Teaching can also enable you to explore Taiwan. As it is often a job with flexible working hours, many see it … Read more
Working in Taiwan can provide an ideal opportunity for you to initiate a switch in your career path or even take your first steps toward beginning your career. With low unemployment rate and cities like Taipei being one of the largest Asian Metropole in the region, Taiwan becomes an ideal location to find a job … Read more
The climate is one of the best aspects of travelling or living in Taiwan. The most popular time to visit Taiwan is during the winter months. This due to Taiwan being blessed with cool and dry temperature then, with the north getting occasional rainfall, while the south receiving little to none. The wintertime here usually … Read more
If you have ever looked into living in Taiwan, you have undoubtably stumbled upon praise of the local food. A common factor amongst all the praise would have been the night markets. This is the heart of the Taiwanese street food culture, they offer a diverse range of food for a cheap price. While having … Read more
OOne of the biggest upsides of living in Taiwan, is the low cost of living in Taiwan. This makes surviving in this country much easier. Having a “low cost of living” alludes to expenses such as food, transport services, accommodation cost and any other daily needs being relatively cheap. Especially when compared to western standards. This … Read more