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Bedding Shopping Tips for International Students in Taiwan Moving into a new room in Taiwan? One of the first things you will need is bedding. Most rental rooms in Taiwan may come with a bed frame and mattress, but students usually need to prepare their own pillow, bedsheet, blanket, duvet, and pillowcase. Before buying anything, … Read more
🏝️ Best Beaches Near Taipei – My Room Abroad Exploring Taiwan · 2026 Guide Best BeachesNear Taipei A foreigner-friendly weekend guide to surfing, relaxing, and escaping the city May 14, 2026 · By My Room Abroad · 2 min read Living in Taipei doesn’t mean you’re far from the ocean. In less than 2 hours, … Read more
Looking for the best Halloween party in Taipei? This year, Tiger Mountain is becoming one of the hottest places for international students, interns, and expats to celebrate Halloween in Taiwan. With amazing Taipei night views, fun costumes, rooftop gatherings, and easy access from the city center, Tiger Mountain offers the perfect mix of adventure and … Read more
Taiwan National Health Insurance (NHI): How It Works Moving to Taiwan is exciting, but healthcare is one of the first practical things you should understand. Taiwan’s National Health Insurance, usually called NHI, is one of the reasons many international students, language students, foreign workers, and expats feel comfortable living here long term. Taiwan’s NHI makes … Read more
Living in Taiwan · Banking Guide How to Open a Bank Account in Taiwan as a Foreigner Opening a bank account in Taiwan is possible for foreign students, exchange students, workers, and long-term residents — but it is not always as simple as walking into a bank with your passport. This guide explains what usually … Read more
Where to Get a Cheap Haircut in Taiwan If you are studying, working, or living in Taiwan for more than a few months, at some point you will probably need a haircut. And if you are on a student budget, you may not want to spend NT$800 or NT$1,500 just to clean up your hair. … Read more
Taiwan is one of the best places in Asia for students and young expats who want a good lifestyle without spending as much as they would in cities like Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, London, or New York. You can eat well, travel around the island, use reliable public transportation, and enjoy a busy social life … Read more
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
Best Taiwan SIM Cards and eSIMs for International Students If you are arriving in Taiwan for a trip, exchange semester, Mandarin program, internship, or longer stay, one of the first things you should prepare is mobile data. Taiwan is very easy to navigate once you are connected, but your first day can feel stressful if … Read more
Teaching in Taiwan: A Practical Guide Teaching in Taiwan is one of the most common ways international students, exchange students, recent graduates, and long-term foreign residents earn income while building a life here. For some people, it starts as a few hours of tutoring after class. For others, it becomes a full-time career that helps … Read more