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Taiwan’s Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

September 22, 2018September 22, 2018 by taiwanexpatguide, posted in Culture Shock!, For Reference

From Chinese Mythology to the BBQ Craze, here is a great article about the 2nd most celebrated holiday in Taiwan.

http://www.frnci.com/taiwaninsideout/blog-article26.html

📖📙 Taiwan in a Million Words 🤓📘

September 9, 2018 by taiwanexpatguide, posted in For Reference

Looking for a good read? Here is a list of 10 great fiction books about Taiwan, viewing it through different eyes and experiences.

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3523936

My Food, My (Expat) Way

August 10, 2018September 7, 2018 by taiwanexpatguide, posted in Expat Stories in Taiwan, For Reference, Hungry Expat

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A Comprehensive List of Restaurants and Food Related Businesses that are Owned / Managed by Expats in Taiwan:

Taichung and Central Taiwan

Restaurants, Bars & Bakeries
Name	Main Cuisine	Link
Uptowner	American	https://goo.gl/maps/P3qjqbWcL2s
Just Diner	American	https://goo.gl/maps/v3Q5Dv6Tr3N2
Roadhouse	American	https://goo.gl/maps/bTyMNzkshkM2
The Olive Mountain	Bakery	https://goo.gl/maps/bP4tjMErieS2
Mana Boulangerie	Bakery	https://goo.gl/maps/H2wZ5T8Zfu82
Belga	Belgium	https://goo.gl/maps/9SBrqJGzukD2
Britannia Bistro Bar	British	https://goo.gl/maps/PJtoBBXzBBQ2
Zoe’s F ‘n’ Chips	British	https://goo.gl/maps/dKYLgmrj7vG2
DJ House	Brunch	https://goo.gl/maps/Wn65LcqQKhq
Finga’s	European	https://goo.gl/maps/w8j6GvBKCtt
UZO Mediterranean Bar	Deli	https://goo.gl/maps/5Lpfu37zos52
Soho7	Deli	https://goo.gl/maps/9JvAw56Yfzj
Belling’s Deli and Bar	Deli	https://goo.gl/maps/nrJfcLv3mKE2
Delicatesses Desmarais	Deli	https://goo.gl/maps/y21tPsiFKn32
Delys & Sens	French	https://goo.gl/maps/meV89PfeTeP2
A La Maison	French	https://goo.gl/maps/PSbepSJDJoC2
Gulu’s House	French	https://goo.gl/maps/xpv91dGhjV32
Bollywood	Indian	https://goo.gl/maps/82rpDDL1Ds92
The Spice Shop	Indian	https://goo.gl/maps/N19MxQnkrz22
Sadhya	Indian	https://goo.gl/maps/9dp8EzkDFxp
Bella Roma	Italian	https://goo.gl/maps/fT1fBBmjTeQ2
Alfredo	Italian	https://goo.gl/maps/iBU5SqtheM62
Bemo’s	Mexican	https://goo.gl/maps/ZwztXGqCpVC2
P-Joe’s Rumpus	Mexican	https://goo.gl/maps/Mk1KQREoTDK2
Pizza Rock (6 Locs.)	Pizza	www.pizzarock.com.tw/
Salut Pizza	Pizza	https://goo.gl/maps/KeHve9WHWcF2
Rocky’s Pizza	Pizza	https://goo.gl/maps/9n87E8dt2Mm
Slice N’ Dice	Pizza	https://goo.gl/maps/NBH1BLbGZKr
Retski’s Kitchen	Russian	https://goo.gl/maps/XGt3oQEAXsP2
La Bodega	Spanish	https://goo.gl/maps/CqUTCfvBA6z
Little Tibet	Tibetan	https://goo.gl/maps/uikhUrw7cP82
Anatolia	Turkish	https://goo.gl/maps/QSXJSHzE28P2
Doner Kebab	Turkish	https://goo.gl/maps/67qrp2PYFE12
Montreal Style	Western	https://goo.gl/maps/izbhqsLcbWP2
Olive Bistro	Western	https://goo.gl/maps/iQr6RqqwXxk
Gong High	Bar + Snacks	https://goo.gl/maps/4fznLdDxRfu
Bootleggers	Bar + Snacks	https://goo.gl/maps/3KrpphirTuR2
3 Giants Brewing	Bar + Snacks	https://goo.gl/maps/DhqAP9E9BMy
Terroir Wine	Bar + Snacks	https://goo.gl/maps/PLm3M34QVuv

Caterers, Mfg & Food Trucks
Carmichael’s Catering	Western	www.facebook.com/carmichaelstaichung
Dida Creamery	Cheese	www.facebook.com/MATIchocolate/
Mati Chocolate	Chocolate	www.facebook.com/didacreamery/
Sausage Shack	Sausages	www.facebook.com/SausageShackTaichung/
Schulli’s Beef	Sausages	www.facebook.com/schullisbeeftaiwan/
Eddie New Yorker	American	www.facebook.com/EddieNYer/
Edd’s Cookhouse	Vegan	www.facebook.com/pg/eddscookhouse
Tasty Bitez	Turkish	www.facebook.com/tastybitez340/
Sweet C’s Specialty Cakes	Cakes	www.facebook.com/sweetcsbakery/

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

August 7, 2018 by taiwanexpatguide, posted in Employment, For Reference

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

June 10, 2018June 10, 2018 by taiwanexpatguide, posted in Daily Living, For Reference, Hungry Expat

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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