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Categories: Living in Taiwan, Driving, How To ..., Language, Schools and Learning, Strange Events
Silent Retreat at Fo Guang Monestery
Dec 11th, 2010
Silence is a wonderful way to reconnect with one's authentic self. Take the time to be fully present in an environment of few distractions where you can connect with the peace and tranquility that resides within. more »
Survival Chinese
Jul 7th, 2010
Chinese is touted as being one of the World's most difficult languages to learn. This may be true; however, basic conversation skills can be picked up rather quickly. more »
Hot Shots English Camp
May 9th, 2010
The ‘Hot Shots English Basketball Camp’ is unique, in that it is the first basketball camp in Taichung that emphasizes speaking English. more »
Money in Taiwan
Dec 9th, 2009
The currency in Taiwan is called the New Taiwan Dollar and is usually shown as NT$ or NTD. Bills come in denominations of NT$100, NT$500 and NT$1,000 with a NT$10,000 available, but uncommon. Coins are available in NT$1, NT$5, NT$10 and NT$50 amounts. more »
Fishing in Taichung
Oct 27th, 2009
Taiwan is chock full of rivers and streams. The 130 or so inland waterways that stretch for over 3500 kilometers is home to a multitude of fish species. Finding the right spot is quite easy: just look for other people fishing! Requirements The sky… more »
Taiwan Permanent Resident Certificate Requirements
Sep 29th, 2009
As outlined in the printed guide available from the National Immigration Agency, these are the prerequisites for applying for an Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC):Applicant must hold a proper, non student ARC.Applicant mus… more »
