This may not be the most exciting topic for many people, but I think it’s one of the most important factors that people should consider when thinking about moving to another country. Let’s face it, you will eventually get sick in Taiwan. Hopefully when you do get sick it will just be something minor like […]
5 Reasons Why Taiwan is an Awesome Place to Live
Taiwan is a fantastic place to live and many people who have made the move highly encourage people to come here for a year or longer, whether it’s to teach English, find a regular job, or come to study. Below are the top 5 reasons why Taiwan is an awesome place to live. 1. 24-hour […]
What Kinds of People Shouldn’t Come to Taiwan
Taiwan can be a fun, exciting and adventurous (and plenty of other positive adjectives) place to live. But it also can be frustrating, challenging and difficult (and just as many negative things you can conjure up). Whether you will like Taiwan, and succeed here, really depends on what kind of person you are. In this post […]
How Teaching English in Taiwan Can Help You Pay Off Your Student Loans
Note: While this post was originally written circa 2013 and updated several times over the years, the general math and income vs. cost of living has not really changed much. There may be minor variances with how you choose to spend your earnings, but the conclusion that you can save a reasonable amount of your […]
Experiencing an Adventure, Saving Money & Learning Chinese
This website covers a lot of information related to going to Taiwan like a door to door guide about coming to Taiwan, what kinds of jobs and opportunities are available and whether you should move to Taipei. Let’s cover some of the reasons most people start thinking about coming to Taiwan and whether a move is right […]
Should You Move to Taipei?
If you decide to move to Taiwan, inevitably you are going to have to ask yourself whether you want to move to Taipei, or one of the other places on the island like Kaohsiung, Taichung, Tainan, Yilan and Hualian. We’ll do a comparison post soon that highlights the major positives and negatives for each city, […]
English Teaching Options & Opportunities in Taiwan
Most people from Western countries moving to Taiwan end up in the English teaching field. Whether it’s as a way to support themselves while exploring a new culture, or as a way to try and speed up repaying their student loans, English teaching in Taiwan is extremely popular among westerners. Today, there are more options […]
Teach English, Study Chinese and Other Opportunities in Taiwan
One of the questions Tim and I regularly get asked by people interested in moving to Taiwan is what kind of opportunities are available for them. Generally people fall into two categories (teach English or Study Chinese) and if you are reading this blog, you probably fall into one of those categories. However, you can […]
Door to Door: Leaving Your Home to Move to Taiwan
You have made up your mind. You are ready to make the move. You are headed to Taiwan for travel, work or study. But, what exactly do you need to do in order to make that happen? What needs to be done to ensure the smoothest transition? 10 Steps for Moving to Taiwan Before you […]