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Gaijin · 6 September 2008, 11:44 AM

My apologies for my recluse behavior lately, but life is in transition. Big time.

I am thinking about moving to Taiwan and doing some studying (Mandarin) and teaching (English.)

Has anybody been there, lived there or is anybody from there?

Any info from anybody would be greatly appreciated. I have read as much as I possibly can on the internet about Taiwan, but to actually get an opinion from someone would be nice.

Thanks and much Aloha in advance.

Lol-x · 6 September 2008, 12:08 PM

I've been there for 1 week, in March for the last 3 years.

I think the south of Taiwan is the most beautiful.

Taipei is a huge city, and like many other such cities around the world. The people are very friendly. Prices are quite reasonable for most basic needs.

The people are proud of their culture and do not like to be thought of as 'Chinese' as they are in fact "Taiwanese".

erwin · 6 September 2008, 12:41 PM

I find the place very clean and very quiet! Not for me but its nice! I probably won't last 1 month without going nuts!

unclesallie · 6 September 2008, 01:06 PM

I'll try to put you in touch with a young Taiwanese woman whom I helped to raise. She's from Taiwan, grew up there, fluent in English and well-educated(lives in Texas right now). I'll see what I can do there buddy! Take care. Most of us would like to have the option(s) you have.
best,
dan

Lisa · 6 September 2008, 02:30 PM

I just PM'd you the email address of a buddy whose family is from Taiwan. His wife is, too - she goes back to visit when she can. He is also a BIG Rolex fan (owns two SS Daytonas and a Sub) - so you ought to have a little in common!

Gaijin · 6 September 2008, 09:08 PM

Thanks All! Love TRF!

redshirt1957 · 6 September 2008, 10:40 PM

Good to hear from you Tom and I hope all is well. You will find the poeple delightful. The ladies like tall men.

unclesallie · 7 September 2008, 04:03 AM

I checked with the young lady. She will be happy to tell you all about Taiwan, and there's a decent chance for some introductions to Taiwanese women too.

PM Sent
best,
dan

Oscar · 8 September 2008, 12:14 AM

Tom,

Great to hear that you're still alive and kicking. I'd wondered where you'd gotten to..........

All the best,
Michael

Gaijin · 10 September 2008, 01:37 PM

I am around all. Just trying to find a purpose in life! Hahaha! Doing great. Its going to be Japan or Taiwan real soon.

fikko · 10 September 2008, 10:00 PM

Taiwan is one of the best city to live in Asia. Personally I rate it better than South Korea and Japan

CPTL · 12 September 2008, 04:12 AM

Tom: good to see you back, and glad you're doing well. Looks like retirement is treating you well. How's Hawaii?

Gaijin · 15 September 2008, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPTL

Tom: good to see you back, and glad you're doing well. Looks like retirement is treating you well. How's Hawaii?

So far so good. Got a job in Japan and should be leaving there soon. Otto! Get ready for a beer!

jasonbellevue · 15 September 2008, 03:22 PM

Hey Tom, good to hear that you are well, and that you're going to Japan too.

Oscar · 15 September 2008, 06:50 PM

Tom,

Again great to hear from you. Keep the posts coming when you have time. I and others are certainly interested in your well-being and how things are progressing.

Always great to hear from you.

All the best,
Michael

Trurolexer · 15 September 2008, 10:32 PM

GOOD LUCK!!!

Gaijin · 15 September 2008, 10:44 PM

Thanks all...

6 September 2008, 11:44 AM	#1
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Taiwan... My apologies for my recluse behavior lately, but life is in transition. Big time. I am thinking about moving to Taiwan and doing some studying (Mandarin) and teaching (English.) Has anybody been there, lived there or is anybody from there? Any info from anybody would be greatly appreciated. I have read as much as I possibly can on the internet about Taiwan, but to actually get an opinion from someone would be nice. Thanks and much Aloha in advance.

6 September 2008, 12:08 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,590	I've been there for 1 week, in March for the last 3 years. I think the south of Taiwan is the most beautiful. Taipei is a huge city, and like many other such cities around the world. The people are very friendly. Prices are quite reasonable for most basic needs. The people are proud of their culture and do not like to be thought of as 'Chinese' as they are in fact "Taiwanese". __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Hey Tom, good to hear that you are well, and that you're going to Japan too. __________________

6 September 2008, 01:06 PM	#4
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	I'll try to put you in touch with a young Taiwanese woman whom I helped to raise. She's from Taiwan, grew up there, fluent in English and well-educated(lives in Texas right now). I'll see what I can do there buddy! Take care. Most of us would like to have the option(s) you have. best, dan

6 September 2008, 02:30 PM	#5
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	I just PM'd you the email address of a buddy whose family is from Taiwan. His wife is, too - she goes back to visit when she can. He is also a BIG Rolex fan (owns two SS Daytonas and a Sub) - so you ought to have a little in common!

6 September 2008, 09:08 PM	#6
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Thanks All! Love TRF!

6 September 2008, 10:40 PM	#7
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Good to hear from you Tom and I hope all is well. You will find the poeple delightful. The ladies like tall men.

7 September 2008, 04:03 AM	#8
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	I checked with the young lady. She will be happy to tell you all about Taiwan, and there's a decent chance for some introductions to Taiwanese women too. PM Sent best, dan

8 September 2008, 12:14 AM	#9
Oscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Michael Location: Melb, Australia Watch: SS GMTIIC Posts: 1,350	Tom, Great to hear that you're still alive and kicking. I'd wondered where you'd gotten to.......... All the best, Michael

10 September 2008, 01:37 PM	#10
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I am around all. Just trying to find a purpose in life! Hahaha! Doing great. Its going to be Japan or Taiwan real soon.

10 September 2008, 10:00 PM	#11
fikko Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 105	Taiwan is one of the best city to live in Asia. Personally I rate it better than South Korea and Japan

15 September 2008, 06:50 PM	#15
Oscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Michael Location: Melb, Australia Watch: SS GMTIIC Posts: 1,350	Tom, Again great to hear from you. Keep the posts coming when you have time. I and others are certainly interested in your well-being and how things are progressing. Always great to hear from you. All the best, Michael

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Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	GOOD LUCK!!!

15 September 2008, 10:44 PM	#17
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Thanks all...

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