For Reference – Taiwan – An Expat and Foreigner's Guide

Taiwan Tea: A Beginner’s Guide

April 11, 2018April 11, 2018 by taiwanexpatguide, posted in For Reference, Hungry Expat, To See, Do and Play

🍵 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

April 8, 2018April 11, 2018 by taiwanexpatguide, posted in For Reference

📊 With Foreigners from over 50 countries, here is an interactive breakdown by population, origin and city of residence in Taiwan 📈

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3400148

Expat Stories: Top Shelf Games

April 1, 2018April 11, 2018 by taiwanexpatguide, posted in For Reference

If you like Board Games and live in Taiwan, be sure to check out “Top Shelf Games” and its FB Group.

Founded by Todd Idashkin and based out of Taipei, the company aims to design and bring thought-provoking games to the market. It also hosts social events for those seeking other game board aficionados, language exchange or just a good time and making new friends.

Here is a good article on Top Shelf Games and its Expat founder:

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3212679

And here are the links to their Website, FB page and Group:

http://www.topshelf.games/

https://www.facebook.com/TopShelfGamesCo/

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1313461275408909

A Tour of Taiwan’s Breweries and Distilleries

March 24, 2018April 11, 2018 by taiwanexpatguide, posted in For Reference, To See, Do and Play

🍺 From Beer to Whiskey, here is a fun list of where Taiwan makes its booze 🥃

(And they are open for tours!) 👍

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3388994

Tax Info for Taiwan Expats

March 22, 2018April 11, 2018 by taiwanexpatguide, posted in Employment, For Reference

💸 A good summary of all things related to taxes for an Expat in Taiwan 🖋️

https://www.grantthornton.tw/globalassets/1.-member-firms/taiwan/media/tw_images/publication-pdf/expatriate-work-issues/2017-04.pdf

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

36 Taipei Restaurants: The Bib Gourmand Awards List

March 7, 2018April 11, 2018 by taiwanexpatguide, posted in For Reference, Hungry Expat

🍜 From the Michelin Restaurant Guide Group, here is a list of 36 “Affordable” Taipei Restaurants that range from Beef Noodles to Night Market Snacks: 😋