Archive - Settle in Taiwan

The warmth is real. The bridge takes a while to build.

Taiwanese people are among the friendliest I have met anywhere. What surprised me was that friendliness and friendship run on different timelines here…

Aug 3 • Jeffrey Kwan

July 2026

Get your phone number first: SIM cards in Taiwan

It's as important as your ID number to get around

Jul 21 • Jeffrey Kwan

Opening a bank account in Taiwan

Jul 15 • Jeffrey Kwan

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