Catch up over coffee: Every Monday!
KJ Dickson Current Location: Every Monday Scan the QR to find out more! (Link) Let’s have our monthly meet up at a new location! Monday @11.30 am: Coffee and Catch UpNew Venue:…
The Center: Events, Workshops & Resources for the Community
Spotlight on The Community Services Center in Taipei Looking for connection, support, or just a friendly face in Taipei? The Community Services Center, often simply called “The Center”, has become…
Events, News & Views
Living the Retiree Life in Taiwan
Resources for Retirees in Taiwan
the Bare Necessities
Taiwan’s English-Language Media Landscape: Diverse Voices in a Niche Market
Despite Taiwan’s vibrant democracy and global relevance, its English-language media ecosystem remains surprisingly compact. Thousands of English speakers reside on the island esp. in the northern cities as many of…
Where is Left Handed Girl being shown in Taipei?
台北哪些電影院會放映《左撇子女孩》？ This is Google AI’s response. 根據發行商「光年映畫」在社群媒體上的公告，《左撇子女孩》預計於10月31日起在全台正式上映。以下是台北地區已確認會放映這部電影的戲院名單： According to an announcement on social media by the distributor “Lightyear Pictures”, “Lefty Girl” is expected to be officially released across Taiwan from…
Where can I see: Beyond Beauty?
On Taiwan Plus https://www.taiwanplus.com/shows/nature/beyond-beauty-taiwan-from-above On Youtube TV At this time, due to copyright restrictions imposed by Sony Media Entertainment, it may not be possible to view this video in Taiwan.…
Setting up home in Taiwan Part 1
Grace Kennedy What are your housing options & neighborhoods if you’re setting up home in Taiwan? Taiwan’s housing market varies significantly between major cities. Rentals are often found through real estate agents,…
Your link to Taiwan government departments in and de facto embassies abroad
This article has been updated as of October 20th, 2025. Planning your retirement in Taiwan involves navigating a two-part government process: Key Taiwan Government Departments The “De Facto Embassy” Connection…
Events, News & Views
Living the Retiree Life in Taiwan
Resources for Retirees in Taiwan
the Bare Necessities
Taiwan Typhoon Weather Watch
A typhoon is a type of tropical storm that forms from a low pressure zone. Taiwan typhoons are powerful, rotating systems that forms over warm ocean waters, usually over eastern…
Taiwan’s Superstitions
Taiwan’s superstitions and folk beliefs are deeply rooted in a blend of Chinese Folk Religion, Taoism, and Buddhism, emphasizing respect for the deceased (ancestors and wandering spirits) and avoidance of…