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Registration: 09 November 2008
Homesick in Taiwan by KatrinaI
Hi, I'm Katrina. I have recently moved here from Canada, Alberta and am unbearably homesick. I came here to teach english - that of which I have my doubts in an ability to do so. And I'm not clicking with anyone at all! Can anyone help me? Katrina
Hi. I've been here quite a while. Most people speak a smattering of English especially the white collar types. We live in Hsinchu on the East coast. You can buy practically any Western type food here but if you vacation here that will give you a ... Read More
Where to buy apt. items? by smigs
Hi everyone, I am moving to Taipei in a few days. I have a job setup waiting for me when I arrive. But when I move into my place I don't know where to go for kitchen supplies, furniture, or items needed when one moves into a new place. What are ...
I'm in Hsinchu, on the west coast..Don't worry, if you can buy it in New York you can buy it in Taipei & probably cheaper. Read More
Any retired expats in Taiwan? by Retired in Hualien
Greetings, I am a young retiree who has recently relocated to Hualien city in Taiwan. I am Chinese Canadian who has traded in his snow shoes for golf shoes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my thirty seven years in the great white north, but it is time to ...
I too have retired & live in Hsinchu, Taiwan..I got a multiple entry visa in NYC..Good for 60 days then I go & get an extension for another 60 days..They give you 3 extensions then you have to leave. So I zip over to Hong Kong or Macau for & few ... Read More
Housing near Science Park in Tainan by veenasterling
My husband and I are moving to Tainan, sometime late in August. Wondering what sort of apartments are available with swimming pool, what sorts of rents are we expected to pay, near the Science Park? We are thinking of getting a 3-4 bedroom ...
Our place is brand new, four 15 story buildings surrounding a small park. In each building there is a courtyard with pool, execise room, library, & internet room. Across the street is a 7-11 convenience store & starbucks. A supermarket just up the ... Read More
Housing near Science Park in Tainan by veenasterling
My husband and I are moving to Tainan, sometime late in August. Wondering what sort of apartments are available with swimming pool, what sorts of rents are we expected to pay, near the Science Park? We are thinking of getting a 3-4 bedroom ...
Hi. I live in a new high rise complex a short distance from Science Park. A lot of the residents work at the park. Yes we have a pool, 24 hour guards at the entrance. A four bedroom apartment goes for about $US1000-1200 furnished. If your company is ... Read More
Living in taiwan-quite a challenge by Angel_ize
I recently moved from south africa and am an esl teacher.Must admit its quite a challenge to adapt.I havent seen any other foreigner in the past 2 weeks.I would really like to make some friends.
It depends on where you're living. Read More
Commute to Hsinchu from Taipei by mikewang
I will be working in Hsinchu High Tech Park, but I will be living in Taipei. I plan to commute by high speed rail and transfer to a bus. Could anyone tell me which bus routes would be best for this commute and how much time it would take from ...
Not sure Mike. Might be a shuttle that roams around the park. Will ask my friend this weekend Read More
Commute to Hsinchu from Taipei by mikewang
I will be working in Hsinchu High Tech Park, but I will be living in Taipei. I plan to commute by high speed rail and transfer to a bus. Could anyone tell me which bus routes would be best for this commute and how much time it would take from ...
Almost forgot..The train is fast of course. Shuttle about 20 minutes, bus another 20 minutes unless you get lucky & the bus is at the stop when you arrive. Taxis from Sogo about ten minutes Read More
Commute to Hsinchu from Taipei by mikewang
I will be working in Hsinchu High Tech Park, but I will be living in Taipei. I plan to commute by high speed rail and transfer to a bus. Could anyone tell me which bus routes would be best for this commute and how much time it would take from ...
Hi Mike. If you are referring to Science Park in Hsinchu.. My wife says, Take the high speed train to Jubai. There take the shuttle bus to Hsinchu train station. A short walk across the street to Sogo Dept. Store. is a line of bus stops. You take ... Read More
How to make friends in Taiwan by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Taiwan :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Being a native born English speaker I enjoy The Pig & Whistle in Tsinchu ( or Taipei ) You meet lots of new friends there. Read More
Do and don't in Taiwan by expat.com
Are you living in Taiwan? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Taiwan? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Taiwan?[/b] Thanks!
Don't call everyone taiwanese..Lots of people may be offended thinking of themselves as Chinese first. Read More
Driver's licence
Living in the USA. If I move overseas (Taiwan ) my driver's licence expires. Can't renew for I will have no residence here. Now I travel, on vacation from Taiwan how do I rent a car without a licence?..Thanks for any info. Read More