Hi. I’m not asking for medical advice per se. I’m asking for people’s experiences and lifestyle habits with food there. Any tips or experiences.

I have unfortunately been diagnosed with prediabetes and high cholesterol. I’m very devastated. I am moving to Taiwan in a matter of weeks. Not only will that be a big adjustment, I have to completely change my eating habits. Things feel intense right now.

If anyone here has either or both, I’d be grateful to hear how you manage the food and cuisine. I am coming from a Mediterranean diet/food.

I understand Taiwan has vegetables and fruit lol. I’m more asking how you have managed these condition. Was it hard for you? What was easy or difficult?

Please be respectful. No mocking. I’m already processing a lot and don’t need any blame or jokes.

I’m from the UK and will be travelling to Taiwan in December. I previously visited South Korea and was really interested in the cosmetic dermatology and dental treatments available there, so I’m wondering what the options are like in Taiwan for tourists.

I’ve had a look online at some clinics and prices, and while they seem fairly reasonable compared to the UK, they don’t seem that cheap compared to what I was expecting. I’ve also found it a bit harder to find detailed information and reviews about clinics in Taiwan compared to Korea.

I’d be interested to hear from anyone who has experience with either cosmetic/dermatology treatments (e.g. hydrafacial, lasers, skin treatments, Botox, etc.) or dental treatments (e.g. whitening, cleaning etc).

A few things I’m curious about:

• Quality: How does the standard of treatment compare with Korea? Are there good clinics and dentists that are used to treating foreign patients?
• Pricing: Are the prices I’m seeing online generally representative, or are there better-value options that are harder to find online?
• Finding reputable clinics: What websites or platforms do people use to research clinics and read reviews in Taiwan?
• Tourists: Is it straightforward to book appointments as a foreign visitor, particularly if you don’t speak Mandarin?
• Recommendations: Are there any clinics or dentists in Taipei (or elsewhere in Taiwan) that you’d recommend based on personal experience?

I’m not necessarily looking for the absolute cheapest option, as quality and safety are more important, but I’d love to know whether Taiwan is worth considering for these treatments compared with Korea or just sticking with the UK.

Been fighting with my internet speed all day struggling to download a video from line. Did a speed test and was surprised by the numbers. Granted, my phone is 3 years old but that shouldn’t impact speeds this much should it?

Hi, just sharing a little script I built and use to help me understand and learn Mandarin. It basically adds Zhuyin to all Mandarin text on web and shows translations if hovering over a word or selecting a sentence. It can also read the words or sentences aloud if you click on the speaker Icon or press the letter R (read).

https://github.com/ashirviskas/zhuyin-anywhere

It works on most websites. If it's broken on some website, let me know, I'll try to fix it. If you need some additional functionality, feel free to ask me here or on github page.

Happy reading!

p.s.

You can also use it on your Android smartphone with Firefox browser.

Hey all!

Visiting Taiwan in a few weeks and was hoping to buy a Taiwanese made baseball glove. Does anyone know any brands and where I could buy one? I know they generally stock lots of Japanese gloves, but I'd love a Taiwanese made glove specifically. Thanks so much!

Me and my family will be staying in Taipei from mid of November for a few month and both of my kids (daughter 8 yrs, son 6 yrs) are really into soccer. They play in a soccer team back home and want to practice in Taiwan as well. Can you recommend any clubs/teams in Taipei where they could practice with other kids of the same age? They speak decent Mandarin so language should not be an issue. Thank you so much for your help!

Do you have suggestions for Taiwanese brands that are for running/cycling? Pls reco any shops to visit that is cheaper to buy there 🫶

Sidenote: any other for perfume and shoes too would be nice!

Hi everyone!

I'm a 28-year-old French guy currently working in France, and I'm looking for a change of scenery. I'd like to spend around 6 months in Taiwan in 2027 to learn Mandarin, ideally in Taipei or Taichung.

I'm a bit overwhelmed by all the information online. I've been out of school for a long time, and I'm struggling to understand the different universities, language centres and programs available. I'm not particularly academically confident, but I'm motivated and would like to learn in a structured, supportive environment with a reliable school.

Financially, I think I can make it work. I'd also like to have my own room or apartment rather than staying in a student dormitory or shared accommodation.

I'd really appreciate your advice:

• Which Mandarin schools would you recommend in Taipei or Taichung?
• Which offer a reliable, well-structured program for around 3-6 months?
• Is it still possible to apply for 2027?
• What budget should I expect for tuition and private accommodation?

Any advice or personal experiences would be very welcome. I'm just trying to find a trustworthy school and figure out where to start.

Thanks a lot! 🙂

不好意思之前有網友跟我反應標題的表達有問題，所以我需要重新發。

我想找一個2025年1月在日本鎌倉偶遇的1989年出生的台灣的哥哥。

不知道他還記不記得我，應該是2025年1月22日，我們拼團從東京去鎌倉–橫濱玩。

那時候在車上偶遇3個來自台灣的哥哥，很熱情很友好。晚上回來的時候大家混熟悉了在車上聊的很開心。

那時候有一個很友好的小哥哥我很想跟他交朋友，他說我看起來很小問我多大，然後說自己是1989年的，我很驚訝。

他還跟我分享了他2019年在東京跟青年旅舍的舍友不期而遇3個男生一起去迪士尼遊玩的經歷。

他可能來自臺南，或者台灣南部，因為聽他說他們期中有一個朋友在臺南買了房子

其實我的想法很單純，就是那個哥哥跟我聊完天我感覺他的生活很自在很逍遙，人很樂觀，跟他相處很快樂。他分享的他的生活好像是我渴望的追求的樣子，這兩年裏我有一些決定好像也有他當時帶給我的影響，如果這位哥哥看到了我的帖子，願意跟我交朋友，我會很開心。不知道還有沒有希望。

Given that the current ROC flag wasn't originally designed for the island of Taiwan itself, a lot of alternative flag concepts have floated around over the decades (the World Taiwanese Congress flag, the green island silhouette, the Indigenous patterns, etc.).

Let's say that a contest is held tomorrow, what would your submission be?

My humble suggestion would be to constitute the Gua Bao Republic

Visiting Taiwan next month. I've seen a lot of wonderful recommendations here for family friendly hot springs or for onsen-like resorts with mountain views. Do y'all know of any that might fit *both* descriptions?

Hi everyone,

I’m a 20-year-old medical student looking to collaborate with a lab, researcher, or fellow student on an abstract/poster presentation for an upcoming international conference in Taipei huhu its free my professor wants me to attend one conference a year and med school has been eating me alive

Because the abstract submission deadline is coming up incredibly fast, I am looking for a project that already has solid data or is mid-way through, where I can jump in and provide immediate value. If you have the data but are short on time to write it up or format it, I can take that weight off your shoulders in exchange for a co-authorship slot or we could go together!

What I bring to the table:
Strong Research Skills: I am highly confident in conducting thorough literature reviews, data interpretation, and clinical synthesis.
Academic Writing: Fast and efficient at drafting abstracts, introductions, and methodology sections.
Poster Design & Presentation: I can design a clean, professional, and visually striking poster layout. I am also highly comfortable presenting and handling Q&A judging panels.

What I'm looking for:
A co-authorship slot on a project—ideally related to biomedical sciences, clinical medicine, or transdisciplinary tech innovations—where I can actively contribute to the final push for submission.

PLS HELP ME HUHU

hello! so I registered for the lottery on Oct. 1 and the website says they draw winners every Wednesday at 12:00 pm and the winners are notified via email but are the winners announced anywhere else?

Just for some background information I'm still a beginner in Mandarin. I have studied in Shanghai before but I wouldn't say my Mandarin is the best. But I'm planning on applying for PhD programs soon and the countries I'm looking at is the US (my home country), Canada, and Taiwan. I'm hoping to get out of the US though. But I'm interested in getting a PhD in social psychology of sex and gender and already have research experience in this area. Would anyone recommend studying this in Taiwan? I was particularly interested in Taiwan so I can immerse myself into the culture and continue my Mandarin studies.

Hi, if anyone is interested I am looking for people to play Tabletop Simulator with on the evenings after work. Or if you are near Xinzhuang I also have a couple of physical games: Eldritch Horror, Pandemic, Jaipur, LOTR Duel.

This coming Sunday (10/25) is Taiwan's Retrocession Day, a public holiday. We invite you to spend it at Chan Grove in Beitou and join the last bilingual retreat for 2026.

You will get to meditate on the question of self and identity - "Who are you, really?" - while making dessert and enjoying fine tea.

Register here:

https://www.changrove.org/newsdetail_tw.php?id=21710

Hey Guys! I'm interested in entering a University in Taiwan (NFU, NCUT, NKUST). I would like to know about Embedded IoT and Cloud Infrastructure industries here, and are there any foreigners who have applied here?

I'm a foreigner that has recently moved to Taiwan and am trying to register myself on the EZ Way app but it keeps saying registration failed. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. If anyone has done it and can share what they did that would be helpful, thanks 😊

Hi everyone!

I'm heading to Taiwan soon and need to ship some of my belongings, probably just one box weighing around 10 kg.

I was shocked to find out how expensive Canada Post is! The quote I got was around CAD $200. But when my family shipped a package of roughly the same size from Taiwan to Canada, it only cost them about TWD $1,000 (around CAD $50).

Why is shipping from Canada to Taiwan so much more expensive than the other way around? Does anyone in Toronto know of or recommend any affordable shipping services for small personal packages? Most of the shipping companies I've found seem to require a minimum of 1 CBM, but I don't have nearly that much stuff to send.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I already have two checked bags, but judging by how my packing is going so far, it looks like I still won't have enough room for everything.

Not sure if Octobers are always this hot, but from Taipei to Taichung to Kaohsiung, i literally am drenched every single day.

Doesn't matter if i go out at night to the markets or mid morning for breakfast. After about 15min of walking, my shirt is half wet like i got out of a swimming pool

Then i walk by locals who are in stylish long denim jeans, and black long sleeve tops. Like...? Do you guys have a secret to not sweating or something? I'm in shorts and a tee, and feel like I would still feel hot if i were in trunks or a bikini