Category: Useful

Jan 19
The Little Folk: A Taiwanese Tale of the Moo-Sin-A 魔神仔

The landscape of Taiwan is an imaginative place. It calls to one's creative eye and is…

Jan 14
Beam Me Up Nangang Park: A Foray into Taipei’s Energy Field

In the woods of Nangang Park lies a secret stone circle...

Jan 12
Pastimes in Paradise: Paragliding in Wai’ao

We have been thinking about loftier pursuits... For a long time we have wanted to try…

Jan 11
Charting the Seasons: A Foreigner’s (semi-true) Guide to Solar Terms in Taipei

Think of it as your broad brush survival guide to the wonderful world of Taipei…

Dec 21
Crossing the Street: Tips for Foreign Pedestrians in Taipei

The rules, written and unwritten, of traffic and pedestrian laws and etiquette are…

Dec 09
A Crash Course on the Languages Spoken in Taiwan

In this blog post we explore the primary languages are spoken in Taiwan as well as a…

Dec 05
How to Save Money as an English Teacher in Taiwan

It can be a great joy to find your place and your stride living and teaching in…

Dec 04
Apps for Traveling in Taiwan

Traveling in Taiwan is convenient and a great deal of fun, especially if you are using…

Dec 01
Places to Workout in Taipei

Here are some ideas and resources to get you started on your workout journey in Taipei.

Nov 28
Setting up Easycard in Taiwan

The Easycard is a central part of Taiwanese life. It’s basically a card you can…

Nov 27
Embassy and Consulate Resources for Foreigners in Taiwan

Living in Taiwan and need to get in contact with your country of origin? We can point…

Nov 20
Taiwan Telephone option for foreigner : Useful comparison of 4 Taiwan SIM Card’s company

“Why choose Taiwan’s SIM Cards options as a foreigner ?”- you might…

Nov 18
Taiwanese customs and etiquette : Important things you should know

If you’re planning on visiting, studying or moving to Taiwan you should…

Nov 18
Public transportation in Taiwan : How to easily get around in Taiwan.

If you’re planning to go to Taiwan and have no clue how to get around, here is a…

Nov 18
The 12 amazing districts in Taipei

If you’re planning on travelling, moving to taipei or studying in Taipei. In…

Nov 18
Tips for a more budget travel in Taiwan

Are you planning to travel to Taiwan? Are you travelling around asia and you want to…

Nov 18
Discover incredible Daan District, Taipei in 4 steps

sections: Intro Daan or Da’an translates as ‘Great Peace’, which…

Nov 18
4 Amazing Must-See Locations in Beitou District, Taipei

Beitou District is in the far north of Taipei City, and is famous for it’s many…

Nov 18
Discover the amazing Beitou district in 4 steps

The Beitou district is the most mountainous, highest and is also the northernmost…

Nov 18
Is Taiwan safe or not?

Nowadays safety is a big topic, CCTVs everywhere, criminality rates world wide are as…

Nov 18
Discover the amazing Zhongzheng district of Taipei in 4 steps

The Zhongzheng district has to thank his name to the generalissimo and the late…

Nov 18
Is it difficult to obtain a Alien Resident Certificate?

As Taiwan is a country of natural and cultural diversity, many people decide to stay…

Nov 18
5 Points to Crime Related Hazards in Taiwan

In general Taiwan is pretty safe, back in 2015 it was even declared as the 2nd safest…

Nov 18
Dangerous Wildlife Taiwan: 4 Animals you should look out for and why

Taiwan is not only one of the the Asian Tigers, but also has an astonishing flora and…

Nov 18
4 Points about Safety for women in Taiwan

It is kind of obvious, most of the time female travelers/expats can’t experience…

Nov 18
Discover the amazing Datong District in 4 steps

Being one of the oldest districts and even having the oldest roadway in whole Taipei,…

Nov 18
Discover the amazing Wenshan District in 4 steps

Wenshan District is the most southern District of Taipei and is famous for its…

Nov 18
Discover the amazing Zhongshan district in 4 steps

As the center of the city’s tourist industry and one of the centers of…

Nov 18
Discover the amazing Songshan District in 4 steps

This district is well known as a major financial and cultural center of Taipei. You…

Jun 09
Help! There is no more hot water!

Most of the water heater in our properties are gas operated. The most common issue…

Mar 26
Copyright free: 9 amazing photographs of Taiwan

These photographs of Taiwan are for you to use in non commercial use, just credit us…

Mar 25
Renting Taipei Apartments, find an amazing place in 6 steps

Taipei Apartments: Rent Learn what is specific to Taipei Apartments Decide what you…

Mar 19
Services and Partners in Taiwan

Here are some useful links and partners, which will make your life in Taiwan even more…

Mar 11
Discover the amazing Neihu district of Taipei in 4 steps

The word ‘Neihu’ translated means ‘inner lake’ and that is…

Mar 11
Discover the amazing Xinyi district of Taipei in 4 steps

The most touristy and famous district is the Xinyi district, located relatively…

Mar 04
Discover the amazing Wanhua district of Taipei in 4 steps

The Wanhua district is located West in Taipei and is bordering with New Taipei. This…

Mar 04
Discover the amazing ShiLin district of Taipei in 4 steps

The Shilin district is a district located north of Taipei and because of the…

Jan 21
Find an amazing room in Taipei in 4 steps

Finding a room in Taipei: what you need to know and the best ways and places to find a…

Jan 10
How to get a Taiwanese driving license in 5 easy steps

How to get a driving licence (scooters and cars) by taking the test or converting your…