Teaching in Taiwan is a popular job for foreigners living in Taiwan because international languages such as English and French have a high demand in Taiwan. This results in teaching often garnering a reasonable income. Teaching can also enable you to explore Taiwan. As it is often a job with flexible working hours, many see it … Read more
Working in Taiwan can provide an ideal opportunity for you to initiate a switch in your career path or even take your first steps toward beginning your career. With low unemployment rate and cities like Taipei being one of the largest Asian Metropole in the region, Taiwan becomes an ideal location to find a job … Read more
The climate is one of the best aspects of travelling or living in Taiwan. The most popular time to visit Taiwan is during the winter months. This due to Taiwan being blessed with cool and dry temperature then, with the north getting occasional rainfall, while the south receiving little to none. The wintertime here usually … Read more
OOne of the biggest upsides of living in Taiwan, is the low cost of living in Taiwan. This makes surviving in this country much easier. Having a “low cost of living” alludes to expenses such as food, transport services, accommodation cost and any other daily needs being relatively cheap. Especially when compared to western standards. This … Read more
My Room Abroad has been granted the Taipei Government’s Startup Subsidy in July 2019. I will be explaining in this article how to apply for this subsidy. The common pitfalls and things to include and think of when you are applying. The Startup Subsidy and eligibility As explained in our article about the different types … Read more
Our one year entrepreneur visa for Taiwan was about to expire (yes, it’s already been a year since we launched myroomabroad.com in Taipei!) so I started my research on how to renew it. Extending or renewing your entrepreneur visa is quite easy if you have the numbers and know what to do. I did not … Read more
When it is raining, I love spending the day chilling in my room, catching up on my favorite TV show or doing some necessary household tasks. But if you have to stay in every time it is raining in Taipei, you’ll become a hermit unaware of the outside world! Since I know how complicated it … Read more
Want to explore Taiwan but don’t want to lose too much time in public transport? Then you might want to consider Ownrides and customize your own private tour of Taiwan! On Ownrides, you can book a private driver and customize your tour as you wish! Imagine crafting the perfect Taiwanese adventure, tailored to your desires. Ownrides … Read more
Are you looking to rent a car in Taipei and do you have an international driving license? We have tried Gogoout.com which is one of the cheapest and most flexible car rental companies that we have come across in Taipei. You’ll just need one driver with a valid international license to rent the car. If this … Read more
Want to really see the Island? The best thing you can do is rent a scooter and drive around!! Taiwan is so much better by scooter! You haven’t fully experienced it until you drove a scooter around in those wonderful mountain roads! And now that the weather is getting better, it is time to do … Read more