Taiwan’s weather for retirees and older travelers can be challenging!
Taiwan’s weather for retirees presents unusual challenges as it is uniquely diverse, shifting from subtropical…
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Emergency Situations in Taiwan: What you need to know
Emergency and Safety Guide for Foreigners in Taiwan Know the right steps to take and…
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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…
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Taiwan Typhoon Weather Watch Update
Photo by NASA on Unsplash A typhoon is a type of tropical storm that forms…
Read moreConcessions for Foreign Seniors in Taiwan
Concessions for foreign seniors in Taiwan are highly conditional and generally not available to short-term…
Read moreDetailed Guide to the Cost of Living in Taiwan – October 2025
The cost of living in Taiwan in major Taiwanese cities like Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung…
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Health Considerations for Foreign Residents in Taiwan: Beyond the Excellent Healthcare What health challenges in…
Read moreEssential Guide to day to day living (Bills, Shopee, Travel etc) Part1
Your Essential Guide to Living in Taiwan: Bills, Bureaucracy, and Bliss Photo by PJH on…
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