{"id":1957,"date":"2026-04-20T13:39:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.myroomabroad.com\/?page_id=1957"},"modified":"2026-04-26T00:37:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T00:37:36","slug":"home-page-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n:root {\n--teal: #00bfff;\n--teal-dark: #4AADE0;\n--teal-light: #E0F6FC;\n--teal-border: #7DD3E8;\n--text-dark: #1a3a3a;\n--text-mid: #3a6060;\n--text-light: #ffffff;\n}\n\n.hero {\ndisplay: flex;\ngap: 2.5rem;\npadding: 2rem 0;\nbackground: #ffffff;\nfont-family: inherit;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 LEFT \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero-left {\nflex: 1 1 55%;\ndisplay: flex;\nalign-items: flex-start;\n}\n\n.hero-left-content {\nwidth: 100%;\n}\n\n.hero-eyebrow {\ndisplay: inline-block;\nbackground: var(--teal-dark);\ncolor: var(--text-light);\nfont-size: 0.72rem;\nfont-weight: 700;\nletter-spacing: 0.1em;\ntext-transform: 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role=\"list\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/category\/moving-to-taiwan\/\" class=\"hero-pillar\" role=\"listitem\">\n<span class=\"hero-pillar-icon\">\ud83d\udeec<\/span>\nMoving to Taiwan \u2014 arrival, check-in &amp; first steps\n<span class=\"hero-pillar-arrow\">\u2192<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/category\/living\/\" class=\"hero-pillar\" role=\"listitem\">\n<span class=\"hero-pillar-icon\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f<\/span>\nLiving in Taiwan \u2014 transport, money, day-to-day life\n<span class=\"hero-pillar-arrow\">\u2192<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/category\/study-in-taiwan\/\" class=\"hero-pillar\" role=\"listitem\">\n<span class=\"hero-pillar-icon\">\ud83c\udf93<\/span>\nStudying in Taiwan \u2014 universities, visas &amp; scholarships\n<span class=\"hero-pillar-arrow\">\u2192<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/category\/exploring-taiwan\/\" class=\"hero-pillar\" role=\"listitem\">\n<span class=\"hero-pillar-icon\">\ud83e\udd7e<\/span>\nExploring Taiwan \u2014 hikes, day trips &amp; adventures\n\n<span class=\"hero-pillar-arrow\">\u2192<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/category\/housing-tips\/\" class=\"hero-pillar\" role=\"listitem\">\n<span class=\"hero-pillar-icon\">\ud83c\udfe0<\/span>\nHousing Tips \u2014 find the right room in Taiwan\n<span class=\"hero-pillar-arrow\">\u2192<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\" class=\"hero-find-room\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\ud83d\udd0d Find a Room in Taiwan\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"hero-right\">\n<div class=\"hero-img\">\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/WHAT-IS-THE-CLIMATE-LIKE-IN-TAIWAN.jpg\" alt=\"Taipei city skyline Taiwan\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hero-img-row\">\n<div class=\"hero-img\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/1-1-e1578300215707.jpg\" alt=\"Taipei city Street Taiwan\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hero-img\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/S__52772870-e1776699342257.jpg\" alt=\"Taiwan hiking trail mountain\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"450\" height=\"250\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n<!-- FEATURED ARTICLES -->\n\n<section class=\"featured-section\" aria-labelledby=\"featured-heading\">\n<div class=\"sec-header\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"sec-label\">Editor&#8217;s picks<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"sec-heading\" id=\"featured-heading\">Start here<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-grid\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/getting-started-in-taipei\/\" class=\"featured-main\" aria-label=\"First Day in Taiwan guide\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/NCCU.jpg\" alt=\"NCCU campus in Taipei\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<div class=\"featured-main-body\">\n<span class=\"featured-cat\">Moving to Taiwan<\/span>\n<div class=\"featured-title\">First Day in Taiwan: Your Complete Arrival Guide<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-meta\">SIM card \u00b7 Money \u00b7 Transport \u00b7 Check-in \u00b7 8 min read<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<div class=\"featured-sidebar\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/what-is-the-best-place-to-stay-in-taipei\/\" class=\"featured-side-card\">\n<div class=\"featured-side-img\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What-is-the-best-place-to-stay-in-taipei-768x371.jpg\" alt=\"Best areas to live in Taipei\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-side-body\">\n<div class=\"side-cat\">Housing Tips<\/div>\n<div class=\"side-title\">Best Areas to Live in Taipei for Foreigners<\/div>\n<div class=\"side-meta\">7 min read<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/top-10-hikes-in-taiwan\/\" class=\"featured-side-card\">\n<div class=\"featured-side-img\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/hiking-1200x580-1.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 hikes in Taiwan\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-side-body\">\n<div class=\"side-cat\">Exploring Taiwan<\/div>\n<div class=\"side-title\">Top 10 Hikes in Taiwan: Complete Trail Guide<\/div>\n<div class=\"side-meta\">9 min read<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/taiwan-sim-cards\/\" class=\"featured-side-card\">\n<div class=\"featured-side-img\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-30-232431-768x285.jpg\" alt=\"Best Taiwan SIM cards\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-side-body\">\n<div class=\"side-cat\">Living in Taiwan<\/div>\n<div class=\"side-title\">Best SIM Cards in Taiwan for Tourists &#038; Students 2025<\/div>\n<div class=\"side-meta\">5 min read<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/home-page\/next-steps-after-booking-your-room\/\" class=\"featured-side-card\">\n<div class=\"featured-side-img\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Prepare-for-Arrival.png\" alt=\"Prepare for arrival in Taiwan\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured-side-body\">\n<div class=\"side-cat\">Moving to Taiwan<\/div>\n<div class=\"side-title\">Next Steps After Booking Your Room in Taiwan<\/div>\n<div class=\"side-meta\">6 min read<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- PILLAR 1: MOVING TO TAIWAN -->\n\n<section class=\"pillar-section\" id=\"moving-to-taiwan\" aria-labelledby=\"moving-heading\">\n<div class=\"pillar-header\">\n<div class=\"pillar-number\">01<\/div>\n<div class=\"pillar-info\">\n<div class=\"pillar-name\">Moving to Taiwan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pillar-desc\">Everything you need to know before and after you land in Taiwan.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/category\/moving-to-taiwan\/\" class=\"see-all\">All articles \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"articles-grid\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/getting-started-in-taipei\/\" class=\"article-card\">\n<div class=\"ac-thumb\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Airplane-arriving-512x500.png\" alt=\"Arriving in Taiwan first day guide\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-body\">\n<div class=\"ac-cat\">Moving to Taiwan<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-title\">First Day in Taiwan: Complete Arrival Guide<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-meta\">8 min read<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-read\">Read guide <span>\u2192<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/next-steps-after-booking-your-room\/\" class=\"article-card\">\n<div class=\"ac-thumb\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Prepare-for-Arrival.png\" alt=\"Next steps after booking room Taiwan\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-body\">\n<div class=\"ac-cat\">Moving to Taiwan<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-title\">Next Steps After Booking Your Room in Taiwan<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-meta\">6 min read<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-read\">Read guide <span>\u2192<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/should-i-book-my-room-before-arriving-in-taipei-or-should-i-book-a-hostel\" class=\"article-card\">\n<div class=\"ac-thumb\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/doubt-1200x580-1-768x371.jpg\" alt=\"Should I book room before arriving Taipei\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-body\">\n<div class=\"ac-cat\">Moving to Taiwan<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-title\">Should I Book My Room Before Arriving in Taipei?<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-meta\">5 min read<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-read\">Read guide <span>\u2192<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- PILLAR 2: HOUSING TIPS -->\n\n<section class=\"pillar-section sand\" id=\"housing-tips\" aria-labelledby=\"housing-heading\">\n<div class=\"pillar-header\">\n<div class=\"pillar-number\">02<\/div>\n<div class=\"pillar-info\">\n<div class=\"pillar-name\">Housing Tips<\/div>\n<div class=\"pillar-desc\">Find the right room, understand your contract, and settle in smoothly.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/category\/housing-tips\/\" class=\"see-all\">All articles \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"articles-grid\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/what-is-the-best-place-to-stay-in-taipei\/\" class=\"article-card\">\n<div class=\"ac-thumb\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/What-is-the-best-place-to-stay-in-taipei-768x371.jpg\" alt=\"Best areas to live in Taipei for students and expats\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-body\">\n<div class=\"ac-cat\">Housing Tips<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-title\">Best Areas to Live in Taipei for Foreigners<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-meta\">7 min read<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-read\">Read guide <span>\u2192<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/shared-apartments-in-taipei\/\" class=\"article-card\">\n<div class=\"ac-thumb\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/coliving-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Shared apartments and coliving in Taipei\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-body\">\n<div class=\"ac-cat\">Housing Tips<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-title\">Coliving &#038; Shared Apartments in Taipei<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-meta\">6 min read<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-read\">Read guide <span>\u2192<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-from-accommodation-in-taipei\/\" class=\"article-card\">\n<div class=\"ac-thumb\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Apartment-rental-Taipei-3-768x434.jpg\" alt=\"What to expect from accommodation in Taipei\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-body\">\n<div class=\"ac-cat\">Housing Tips<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-title\">What to Expect from Accommodation in Taipei<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-meta\">5 min read<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-read\">Read guide <span>\u2192<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- PILLAR 3: LIVING IN TAIWAN -->\n\n<section class=\"pillar-section\" id=\"living-in-taiwan\" aria-labelledby=\"living-heading\">\n<div class=\"pillar-header\">\n<div class=\"pillar-number\">03<\/div>\n<div class=\"pillar-info\">\n<div class=\"pillar-name\">Living in Taiwan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pillar-desc\">Practical guides for day-to-day life as an expat or student in Taiwan.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/category\/living\/\" class=\"see-all\">All articles \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"articles-grid\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/taoyuan-airport-to-taipei\/\" class=\"article-card\">\n<div class=\"ac-thumb\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taoyuant-airport-to-taipei-768x350.png\" alt=\"How to get from Taoyuan airport to Taipei\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-body\">\n<div class=\"ac-cat\">Living in Taiwan<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-title\">How to Get from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-meta\">4 min read<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-read\">Read guide <span>\u2192<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/taiwan-sim-cards\/\" class=\"article-card\">\n<div class=\"ac-thumb\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-30-232431-768x285.jpg\" alt=\"Best SIM cards Taiwan tourists students 2025\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-body\">\n<div class=\"ac-cat\">Living in Taiwan<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-title\">Best SIM Cards in Taiwan for Tourists &#038; Students 2025<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-meta\">5 min read<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-read\">Read guide <span>\u2192<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-the-easy-card\/\" class=\"article-card\">\n<div class=\"ac-thumb\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Taiwan-EasyCard-768x600.jpg\" alt=\"Taiwan EasyCard guide foreigners\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-body\">\n<div class=\"ac-cat\">Living in Taiwan<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-title\">Taiwan EasyCard: Complete Guide for Foreigners<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-meta\">5 min read<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-read\">Read guide <span>\u2192<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- PILLAR 4: STUDYING IN TAIWAN -->\n\n<section class=\"pillar-section sand\" id=\"studying-in-taiwan\" aria-labelledby=\"studying-heading\">\n<div class=\"pillar-header\">\n<div class=\"pillar-number\">04<\/div>\n<div class=\"pillar-info\">\n<div class=\"pillar-name\">Studying in Taiwan<\/div>\n<div class=\"pillar-desc\">Universities, language schools, visas and scholarships for international students.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/category\/study-in-taiwan\/\" class=\"see-all\">All articles \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"articles-grid\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/10-reasons-to-study-abroad-in-taiwan\" class=\"article-card\">\n<div class=\"ac-thumb\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/selective-focus-photography-of-white-softbound-book-768x384.jpeg\" alt=\"10 reasons to study abroad in Taiwan\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-body\">\n<div class=\"ac-cat\">Studying in Taiwan<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-title\">10 Reasons to Study Abroad in Taiwan<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-meta\">6 min read<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-read\">Read guide <span>\u2192<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com\/blog\/should-i-get-the-student-visa\" class=\"article-card\">\n<div class=\"ac-thumb\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/myroomabroad.com.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/taiwan-visa-2017-1200x799-1200x580-1-768x371.jpg\" alt=\"Taiwan student visa guide international students\" loading=\"lazy\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-body\">\n<div class=\"ac-cat\">Studying in Taiwan<\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-title\">Taiwan Student Visa Guide for International Students<\/div>\n<div 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