el_dorado
American expat in Taiwan
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About me
American
Lives in Taichung
Speaks English, Taiwanese, Chinese
Registration: 07 August 2010
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Living on the 15th floor, what about earthquakes? by Wesley Holland
Hi Everyone, I might be moving to Taichung for work. I have already found a possible place to live. A nice apartment on the 15th floor... Where I come from there are no such things as earthquakes. You can imagine that I am quite worried about ...
Hi Wesley, Most of the hi-rise buildings erected in recent years are in compliance with the building code to withstand the shakes of 6~7 in Ricter scale. Make sure you know the escape route and do not take the elevator in case there's a big ... Read More
Homesick in Taiwan by KatrinaI
Hi, I'm Katrina. I have recently moved here from Canada, Alberta and am unbearably homesick. I came here to teach english - that of which I have my doubts in an ability to do so. And I'm not clicking with anyone at all! Can anyone help me? Katrina
Get yourself busy is the key. Perhaps you can plan on doing some sightseeing on the weekends and go around town to explore the night market and enjoy local food and snacks to get the monkey off your back. Read More
Moving to Taichung by Jimmy James
Hello . . My wife & I have the opportunity to move to Taiwan (Taichung) in about 2/3 months and I was wondering if anyone can help me or has had experience in moving pets overseas including quarantine times and rental properties (houses if ...
Jimmy, You can do both. Either rent it through real estate agent or seek "for rent by owner". If you go through the agent, he/she typically charges one month rent as a commission, which will be split between landlord and tenant. You can also ... Read More
Moving to Taichung by Jimmy James
Hello . . My wife & I have the opportunity to move to Taiwan (Taichung) in about 2/3 months and I was wondering if anyone can help me or has had experience in moving pets overseas including quarantine times and rental properties (houses if ...
Jimmy, You should have no problems renting a house in Taichung. A typical 2 or 3-bedroom condominium would cost you around NT$15,000 to NT$20,000 per month in a fairly nice and convenient location. As far as the employment in the hospitality ... Read More
Moving to Taichung by Jimmy James
Hello . . My wife & I have the opportunity to move to Taiwan (Taichung) in about 2/3 months and I was wondering if anyone can help me or has had experience in moving pets overseas including quarantine times and rental properties (houses if ...
Hi there, Here's the link for information regarding importation of dogs & cats into Taiwan: http://www.baphiq.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=8538&ctNode=1702&mp=1 As far as housing and things & places around Taichung, perhaps I could give you some heads-up. ... Read More