Looking for a good read? Here is a list of 10 great fiction books about Taiwan, viewing it through different eyes and experiences.
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My Food, My (Expat) Way
A Comprehensive List of Restaurants and Food Related Businesses that are Owned / Managed by Expats in Taiwan:
Taichung and Central Taiwan
From all corners of our planet, Expats have come to Taiwan and brought with them a taste of their home cuisine. From all of us at http://www.taiwanexpatguide.com, we want to extend a special “Thank You” for your entrepreneurial courage and spirit. If you detect any erroneous information or if we missed your business, please contact us.
Last Update: September 2018
Working in Taiwan: Know Your Rights
From Contracts to Severance Payments, and Non-Compete Agreements to Mandates, this article gives a good overview of an Expat’s employment rights in Taiwan.
https://crossroads.tw/en/stories-and-media/posts/a-quick-primer-on-taiwan-employment-law
Grocery Shopping for Expats
Grocery Shopping for Expats (with a focus on imported goods)!
1. Jasons Marketplace (www.jasons.com.tw)
Very complete Supermarket and the 1st major Taiwan supermarket chain focused on imported goods.
*Locations in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung.
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Taiwan Tea: A Beginner’s Guide
🍵 An integral part of Taiwan’s Culture, here is a fun article about the drink that wakes, greets and warms every Taiwanese home 😁
https://matadornetwork.com/life/beginners-guide-to-taiwanese-teas/
Expat Demographics in Taiwan
📊 With Foreigners from over 50 countries, here is an interactive breakdown by population, origin and city of residence in Taiwan 📈
A Tour of Taiwan’s Breweries and Distilleries
🍺 From Beer to Whiskey, here is a fun list of where Taiwan makes its booze 🥃
(And they are open for tours!) 👍
Tax Info for Taiwan Expats
💸 A good summary of all things related to taxes for an Expat in Taiwan 🖋️
Here is the official Government Site:
https://www.ntbt.gov.tw/etwmain/front/ETW118W/VIEW/2416
And a good summarized blog on the same subject:
https://www.foreignersintaiwan.com/blog-370963385326684/income-tax-filing-for-expatriates-in-taiwan
A Guide to Studying in Taiwan
🎓 A Great Article on How to Continue Your Education in Taiwan 👍
https://international.thenewslens.com/article/87270
Moving and Relocation Services in Taiwan (English Speaking)
For those looking for English Speaking Moving Services, here are a few choices (at least to some reasonable communication extent):
1. Allied Pickfords (www.alliedpickfords.com.tw)
This is a global company and well known for moving from one country to another. Their website provides appraisal services, so you know what you are paying for from the very beginning. Continue reading “Moving and Relocation Services in Taiwan (English Speaking)”
