A lot of our recent posts have been about teaching English in Taiwan because many people who are considering to move here make a living by teaching. If you are one of the 99% that fall into this category then you will also most likely end up being one of the majority that spend at […]
5 Challenges for Those New to Teaching English in Taiwan
You’ve done your research, made all of your preparations, and have moved to Taiwan. Now you are here teaching English. It’s a new culture, new job, and new experience. Everything must be great, right? Not so fast. Don’t worry. This is a not a doom and gloom post. I’ve been here for over 9 years, […]
Common Resistance Points People Have About Going to Taiwan
We’ve seen it time and again where people get excited about moving to Taiwan, do a bunch of research, plan their move, and then all of a sudden decide against going at the last second. Occasionally it’s for a good reason, like family concerns or a big job promotion, but more often than not it’s […]
Teaching English in Taiwan: The Interview
In an earlier post we wrote about the different types of English teaching jobs available in Taiwan. We also wrote about the best ways to find those jobs. What I didn’t write about is the process that takes place after making contact with potential employees. It’s always useful to know what you are walking into […]
Where to Live in Taiwan
One of the biggest decisions you can make is where to live in Taiwan. If you are being sent over by a company or get recruited by a school overseas then you won’t have much of a choice on where to live. But the vast majority of people who come here (especially those who are […]
What is the Best Time of Year to Move to Taiwan?
An often discussed topic about moving to Taiwan is when is the best time to move here. There are a couple of different viewpoints, but I will try to break it down logically. A lot of this comes from speculation and leveraging the system here to your advantage, so while statistically this may be your […]
Vroom Vroom: Driving a Scooter While Living in Taiwan
Ok, so you have thoroughly planned and saved and finally moved to Taipei (or another place on the island). Probably the first thing you’ll notice (other than all the neon lights) is that Taiwan is packed with people riding scooters. In fact, there are 15 million registered scooters in Taiwan, which is nearly one scooter for every adult person. Scooters are […]
Intercultural Dating While Living in Taiwan
After moving to and living in Taiwan, if you aren’t already married or dating someone, establishing a social life is inevitable. While there is always the chance that you may end up finding a boyfriend or girlfriend with a similar background as your own, chances are that you will end up in an intercultural relationship […]
Exploring Night Markets in Taiwan
One of the most exciting and interesting ways to sample Taiwanese food is to go to a night market. Night markets are incredibly popular in Taiwan and you can find many of them in every city and also suburban areas. Night markets are famous for their xiaochi (little eats) and you can sample lots of different […]
How Much Money Should You Save Before Coming to Taiwan?
We’ve covered some financial related issues in other posts like how much money you can save and also how there is a relatively lost cost of living in Taiwan. However, one of the most important things to consider if you are planning on coming to Taiwan to be an English teacher is how much money you should […]