Going for a Hike in Taipei
Updated 2020 If you have read any of my posts, you’ve probably picked up on the fact that I really like hiking and being outdoors. One of my favorite things…
Country Showdown Part 2: Taiwan vs. Japan
Our friend TJ recently did a really great job showing us the differences between teaching English in Taiwan and teaching English in Korea. I wanted to follow up his effort…
Teaching English in Taiwan at Hess
One of the most common questions Nick and I receive about people interested in teaching English in Taiwan is about whether or not they should apply to Hess. We both…
Taiwan Vs Korea: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
We get a lot of questions a lot about how teaching English in Taiwan compares to other countries in Asia, like Korea, Japan and China. I thought it would be…
6 Reasons to Skip Taipei and Move to Tainan Instead
Taipei is a great city to live in. However, many people do themselves a disservice when they don’t even consider other cities to move to in Taiwan. For a variety…
Living in Taiwan with Typhoons
Over most of the last decade Taiwan has treated me pretty well. I have met a lot of cool people from all over the world. I have never had problems…
Riding the Maokong Gondola – Fun Things to Do in Taipei
Tim and I have written a lot of posts recently about teaching English in Taiwan, so we wanted to add some more info about the some of the fun things…
Living Expenses for Taiwan: Rent, Utilities, Food, Transportation and Nightlife
There are a lot of places in the world where a native English speaker can choose to move in order to teach English abroad. Taiwan has the reputation for being…
Questions & Answers About Learning Chinese in Taiwan
This is a post by our friend David Joughin. David has lived in Taiwan for many years and works as the Marketing Director for a Florist in Taipei. He has…
Visa Basics for Living and Working in Taiwan
Something that becomes an important part of your life when you move to Taiwan is your residency status. In your home country you never need to worry about work and…
