イベント | ハウスメイトと一緒に、地元で旧正月の風習を体験!

みなさん「春節」をご存じですか?太陰暦にもとづき、「中国新年」や「旧正月」として広く親しまれるこのお祭りは、台湾では特に重要な祝日の一つとされています。この時期になると多くの人々が地元へと戻り、家族や友人との再会を楽しみながら新たな年の訪れをともに祝います。しかし一口に春節といっても、その風習や伝統は地域によってさまざま。中でも台湾の春節は、独自の魅力に溢れています!例えば、大晦日には家族が一堂に会し、先祖に感謝と敬意を伝える儀式を行います。その後、家族団らんの夕食を楽しみ、深夜まで語り合います。新年初日に行われるのが挨拶回り。親戚や友人の家を訪れ、新たな年の幸運を祈ります。二日目には既婚女性が自身の実家を訪れ、家族や親戚、そして親しい友人との絆を深めます。三日目は休息をとるため早めに就寝する日とされ、四日目には、神様をお迎えして一年の幸運を願うための儀式が行われます。そして五日目には仕事始めとなり、日常が戻ってきます。このように台湾の春節は、古くから伝わる伝統と現代の生活が融合する中で、家族の絆を深める貴重な時期となっています。

今年、ボーダレスハウスの台湾人ハウスメイト、ジェームスが、日本人ハウスメイトのあずさを特別な旧正月体験に招待!彼の地元である高雄や台南で、一緒に春節をお祝いしました。滞在を通じて、あずさはジェームスの案内で台湾独自の風習を体験し、春節の魅力に存分に触れることができたようです!彼らの旅を追いかけながら、旧正月の南台湾がどのように彩られるのか、一緒に見ていきましょう!

高雄から旅行を始めましょう!光のドーム、旗津、旗津灯台、駁二芸術特区✨


旧正月の冒険は、高雄での壮大な体験ととともにスタートしました!最初の目的地は、地元で話題の美麗島駅にある「光のドーム」。人生の物語を「水:生命の源」「地:繁栄と成長」「光:創造の精神」「火:破壊と再生」という4つのテーマで描いたこのアート作品は、訪れる人々に愛と寛容のメッセージを伝えます。高雄に来てくれた友人をここへ連れてきて、友情と思い出を刻んだ写真を撮るのが、私の定番コースです。



次なる目的地は、旗津の海岸線。私たちは自転車をレンタルし、海辺のバイクロードを颯爽と走り抜けました!潮の香りと海風が心地よく、夕日を背に輝くあずさの表情が印象的でした。サイクリングしながらこんなにも美しい景色を堪能するのは、彼女にとって珍しい体験だったようです。彼女の喜んでいる様子は、その笑顔からひしひしと伝わってきました。台湾の大自然に包まれながら、特別な一日の終わりを迎えるこのひととき。まさに旅の醍醐味です。



その後私たちは、夜景を楽しむために旗津灯台を訪れました。この場所には、旗津ビーチと高雄の夜景を一望できる素晴らしい眺めが広がっています。意外な穴場スポットのため、あまり人も多くありません。私たちはここで長い時間を過ごし、心穏やかなひとときを味わいました。


最後に船で高雄に戻り、駁二芸術特区を散策しました。私はあずさに、「高雄は歴史的に貿易が栄えた港町のため、頻繁に貨物船が行き来している」ことを説明しました。散策の道中には、たくさんのアートインスタレーションやフードトラックを見かけました。このように、元々は貿易商品を保管する倉庫だった駁二の建物が、今では芸術の中心地に変身しています。

佛光山、獅子舞や龍舞、そして台南に向かいましょう!



翌日、私たちは春の訪れを感じさせる特別な場所、佛光山へ足を運びました。台湾最大の仏教寺院であるこの聖地は、平和と繁栄を願う人々で年中賑わっています。しかし佛光山は、単に祈りを捧げるだけの場所ではありません。この寺院では、例えば大豆やキノコから作られたベジタリアンチキンなど、思いがけないほど多様なベジタリアン料理と世界各国の料理を楽しむことができます。また、新年の喜びを表現する獅子舞や龍舞が、そのいきいきとしたパフォーマンスで、祭りの雰囲気をより一層高めてくれました。


夜になると、私たちは台南へと向かいました。ここでは、日本統治時代の1932年に、台湾全土で2番目、南台湾で最初に開業した歴史あるデパート林百貨を訪れました。リニューアルオープンした現在も、その歴史的価値を保ちつつ、「文化的でクリエイティブなデパート」として新たな魅力を発信し続けています。台湾の名産品である、ヌガーや茶葉、パイナップルケーキに始まり、衣類や旧日本統治時代の文化を反映したユニークな工芸品など、あらゆる商品が勢ぞろい!どの商品も、伝統的な和柄と地元台湾のスタイルが見事に融合した、愛らしいパッケージで販売されています。そのユニークな商品と文化的背景から、訪れる全ての人に特別な体験を約束する林百貨。ぜひ足を運んでみてください!

元宵節の雰囲気を体験し、美味しい台南料理を食べましょう。



春節が元宵節(春節から数えて15日目の満月の日。日本の小正月にあたる)に近づくこの季節、提灯祭りに彩られた台南の街は、まるで光の絨毯を敷き詰めたよう。今年も街のいたる所で提灯が輝き、寺院では独自の提灯が展示され、どこもかしこも祝祭の雰囲気で満ち溢れています。また、街中にひっそりとたたずむアート作品や小さなお店を前に、散策者たちは足を止め、小さな冒険へと足を踏み出します。




先ほど紹介した高雄は、夜ごとにその美しさを増す活気あふれた港町のイメージがぴったり。一方「食の首都」と呼ばれる台南で、その味を楽しまない手はありませんよね!台南伝統の朝食といえば海鮮粥。その昔漁業が栄えた台南ならではの、働く地元の人たちを支えるハートフルな料理です。そして、台南牛肉湯は絶対に試してほしい一品。濃厚で滑らかなスープに、柔らかく風味豊かな牛肉が加わることで、絶妙な味わいを生み出しています。台北と比べると台南の物価はお手頃なので、豊かな食文化を心ゆくまで満喫できること請け合いです!

台南で絶対に試してほしいデザートとして、豆花フルーツかき氷を見逃すわけにはいきません。夏に人気のマンゴーかき氷は、外国人旅行者からも愛される一品。一方で冬には、旬のストロベリーかき氷で、甘いひとときを楽しむことができます。

以上が、あずさと一緒に故郷台湾で過ごした、充実の2泊3日の旅行記録でした。もし機会があれば、私も日本ならではの新年の風習を体験してみたいです:)!新しい文化を体験し、お互いの国の素晴らしさを共有し合う旅は、これからも続いていくことでしょう…。

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Partnership|BORDERLESS HOUSE × ShuoHao Language Center

Who is ShuoHao?

ShuoHao Language Center is founded by a group of experienced Chinese teachers who are passionate about education. They would like to offer a cozy space and high-quality and certified Chinese teachers that can help you learn Mandarin Chinese easily and effectively. Not only classes but also diversified monthly activities from cultural events to fun activities.

Their Courses

【In-person Class】

✔Regular Class: NT$13,000(2-6 students, 4 hours per week, total 36 hours)

✔Weekend Class: NT$6,500(2-6students, 3 hours per week, total 18 hours)

✔Business Chinese Class: NT$16,000(1-6 students, 19:00-20:55 p.m. ,4 hours per week, total 40 hours)
✔Private Class: NT$700-800(1-on-1, flexible price based on your subscription), NT$900-1000(1-on-2, flexible price based on your subscription)

【Online Class】

✔ Regular Online Class: NT$5,800(2-4students, 3 hours per week, total 18 hours)

✔Private Online Class: NT$700-800(1-on-1, flexible price based on your subscription), NT$900-1000(1-on-2, flexible price based on your subscription)

【Other】

✔Chinese Camp: NT$15,000-40,000(summer or winter, 3-8 students between 6-12 years old, Mon.-Fri. 9:00-16:00)

Where is ShuoHao?

6 mins on foot from Da’an metro station(Red & Brown Line)

Address: 8F., No. 82, Sec. 2, Fuxing S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City 106, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (台北市大安區復興南路二段82號8F)

 

Recommended Share House:

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BORDERLESS HOUSE × ShuoHao Language Center

BORDERLESS HOUSE offers:

The students from ShuoHao Language Center will get 10% off of the first-month rent(not including utilities) when they move in.

The student from ShuoHao Language Center can apply to the Language Exchange Program and events held by BORDERLESS HOUSE.

 

ShuoHao Language Center offers:

The tenants from BORDERLESS HOUSE can apply for a free experienced class and participate in the events held by ShuoHao Language Center.

How to contact

Phone: +886-2-2700-2168

E-mail: contact@shlanguagecenter.com

Website: https://shlanguagecenter.com/

✱The information above is provided as a reference. If there is any difference from the website of ShuoHao Language Center, please follow the information on its website!

Event | Making Tang Yuan on Winter Solstice

Cold and freezing winter is coming!

Isn’t it a perfect season to eat Tang Yuan?

Today we are going to review our winter event, Making Tang Yuan with BORDERLESS HOUSE. Not only learning Taiwanese traditional culture, but also enjoying the vibe of winter.

What is Winter Solstice?

Winter solstice: There are 24 solar terms in a year and winter solstice is one of the most important among all. It is also called, Rì Duǎn, which means a short day. The sun travels around the southern regression line on this day, so the days are shortest and the nights are longest in the northern hemisphere. After this day, it also means that real winter is coming in the northern hemisphere.

What do we eat on Winter Solstice?

Tang Yuan that we eat is also called “Dōng Jié Yuán” or ” Yuan Zī ” in the traditional way. The family will gather together and rub the glutinous rice dough into different sizes of balls on the eve of winter solstice.

Normally these Tang Yuan are available in sweet, salty, large, and small sizes. Nowadays, there are various kinds of Tang Yuan with a variety of fillings on the market. But in our tradition, it is usually red or white in color, filled with peanuts or sesame.

In Taiwan, we have all known to have Tang Yuan on winter solstice since we were young. “After eating Tang Yuan, you grow one year older!” After leaving home, eating Tang Yuan on the winter solstice seems to be a must. To have a bowl of sweet Tang Yuan with friends, roommates, or colleagues, give a warm feeling and brings a touch of warmth to the cold winter.

Actually, it is not difficult to make Tang Yuan! Just need to prepare glutinous rice flour and water, mix them into a dough, rub them into small round balls. If you want to have different colors, then just prepare some pumpkin powder, matcha powder, coffee powder, or tomato powder. Not only create the ideal shape but also eat healthier.

(The two cute Tang Yuan were based on our staff and made by one of our tenants.)

Our tenants were all creative and produce their own one-of-a-kind Tang Yuan. Then ate them all! Winter solstice is according to the lunar calendar, it is also closed to Christmas. So we could see some works related to Christmas. It was quite interesting!

Winter is really right for this kind of warm feeling! If you have any activities or ideas that you would like to participate in, please feel free to share them with us! Let BORDERLESS HOUSE provide more and more great events in the future!

Choose The Best Locality To Rent A Share House In Taiwan!

If you will hold a meaningful conversation with people belonging from different corners of the world about their likes and dislikes, undoubtedly, you will come across many individuals who will describe traveling to new places as their favorite hobby. Many people will accept that visiting new places inspires them and aids them in learning new things. Some people will also confess that traveling works for them like yoga. It fills them with a new zeal for life, especially, traveling to the countries in the East.

Yes, traveling to the East has emerged as a new obsession for the travel junkies in the past few years. Discovering the East, its way of life, its culture, its habits, and traditions, has turned out to be a new fascination with the common people. Some individuals claim it is so because the East is deeply rooted in the old cultures and values, and that its lifestyle brings content and peace to the human mind and soul. This belief has given birth to the new trend of temporary migration to the East.

Now, one of the many countries situated in the East that has fascinated a lot of people with its customs and traditions, and which has attracted many travelers in the past few years is the country of Taiwan! Yes, Taiwan is an island country that is located in East Asia, and that is popularly known as the “heart of Asia.” This country is loved by migrants so much so that it topped the global rankings for ex-pats to live in the year 2016.

The major reason for this status and popularity enjoyed by the nation includes causes like the cheap and practical lifestyle of the country. People in Taiwan lead a simple and easy life. But still, the country boasts of a remarkable education system and strong infrastructure. In Taiwan, the convenience stores open 24*7, and they are present in every nook and corner of the country. Apart from this, the people here are also very friendly, and they never miss a chance of helping others even when the people in need are strangers to them.

So, if you too are one of these people who are thinking about moving to the East temporarily, then you must consider visiting Taiwan. While you are there, you can look for a share house, where you can stay for the duration of your visit. However, for those of you who are not sure about the localities in Taiwan where you should try to find accommodation, here is a list that you might find useful! Go, check it out?

What are the best localities to rent in Taiwan?

If you are moving to Taiwan and you are looking for a share house for accommodation purposes, then here is the list of localities that you should bother checking out to find a residence. Here you go!

So, you love shopping?

Well, I have met some people during my traveling excursions who describe shopping as a therapeutic act. Now, I might not feel about shopping the same way but who am I to judge? Hence, for those of you who consider yourselves shopping queens, and who would love staying in a locality that is close to a marketplace, I have some recommendations that you would appreciate.

So, for all the shopaholics out there, when you are looking for a share house try searching for one in the Shilin district that is considered to be the largest and the most famous night market in Taiwan. Apart from this place, you can also look for accommodation in the Da’an district that houses some quirky boutiques which sell trendy outfits. The Gongguan and Ximen areas are the two more localities that you can consider while hunting for share house service such as BORDERLESS HOUSE.

Would like to focus on your studies?

Taiwan is home to an extraordinary education system. Every year many people move to this place in search of better education. So, if you are one such people who has moved to this country for getting access to better education, then it makes sense that you would like to stay in a place that is close to your college or university so that you won’t waste much time in commuting between the places.

So, for those you would prefer that, I would recommend finding a share house in the Da’an district of the Taipei city that is home to many educational institutions. You can also consider searching BORDERLES HOUSE in the nearby Gongguan area that is also close to the National Taiwan University. Finding a residence in such places will also give you the benefit of staying with other students.

Want to live a thrilling and exciting life?

If you are one of those people who gets easily bored with leading the same monotonous life every day, you should try finding a place of residence in localities like Ximen or Zhongxiao Fuxing Area. Now, Ximen that stands for West Gate is an exciting area that houses historic Red house theatre. Around the theatre, there are also many bars, meeting places and shops that will keep you entertained. In the Zhongxiao Fuxing Area, on the other hand, you can locate many shopping malls that house some of the biggest brands. So, if you are also a fan of brands and you only like to shop for branded goods, then this is the place that you have been looking for.

However, for those of you, who do not consider shopping or dancing as thrilling enough activities, and who would prefer staying close to arts and culture, maybe you should try researching Shilin as a viable resident locality. Shilin is home to the National Palace Museum and it houses a remarkable collection of Chinese prints and fine arts. Apart from this, the area also has serene gardens and upscale eateries.

So, if you are moving to Taiwan, then these are some localities that you can check out to find a suitable share house for your stay!

All the best!

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is Share House? Have you living in a share house or co-living space before?

The concept of BORDERLESS share house is to
create a community which connected the locals and foreigners, communicate and culture
share will be the core value of BORDERLESS share house!

If you are planning to move to Taiwan, or going
to get a Chinese class in Taipei, here’s some daily life info of BORDERLESS
share house for you!

The life style of share house

1. Learning language from your daily life!

All the BORDERLESS share houses consists of 50% Taiwanese and 50% foreigners, and it’s a best way for the people who want to learn or practice their Chinese skill from daily life!

2. Making friends in Taiwan

For the people who just moved to Taiwan, you might want to settle in the new life asap, BORDERLESS share house give tenants an environment can meet some new friends very quickly, and it includes local Taiwanese and foreigners!

3. Cook and share meals together

Normally, kitchen and dining room are always the busiest area in the share house! Tenants from everywhere in the world cook together and share their traditional meals!

4. Your exploring partner in Taiwan

Taiwan has a lot of cool places can explore, and a lot of
interesting things can do, so you might want a partner who can explore with you
during the weekend, and your housemate might want to join you as well! Also,
the BORDERLESS HOUSE hosts some parties, outdoor events or language exchange every
few months, it’s a great way to make some new friends, and do something
together!

What kind of personality fits share house life well?

1. An opened heart

Obviously, share house is a sharing space, which means you’ll share your space with the housemates who come from everywhere in the world, and everyone has their own different backgrounds, personalities and experiences, so, an open heart and some understanding are important for the people who want to do the share housing.

2. The people who loves to make new friends!

Communication is the main concept of BORDERLESS share house, most of tenants expecting an environment that tenants willing to communicate and interact to each other! So, don’t hide yourself in the room, join your housemates, enjoy your time in share house and make it memorable!

3. Keep the house environment with other housemates

A clean and comfortable environment needs all the housemates to keep
it together. In BORDERLESS share house, every tenants will need to take turns to
do the house works together!

Are you interesting in the share house life now? Share house is one
of the choice if you plan to move to other city or you want to make your daily
life more plentiful!

If you think you’re the kind of person who just fit with share house
life, you should join us!

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Are Share Houses A Good Option For People Who Are Starting A Life Away From Parents?

Now, today’s youth, which is the youth of the 21st century, very well understands the importance of freedom and independence. Our youth knows how significant it is to stand on its legs without the support of others, even if that support is extended by your loved ones like your parents and relatives. Adolescents know the necessity of becoming self-sufficient, and therefore, in the present era as soon as they reach the legal age, they start striving for financial and other types of independence. One significant step that they undertake to become independent and self-sufficient is that of living away from their parents.

Now, living away from parents is a hard decision. When you live away from your home you learn important lessons. Living in a place where you don’t have the support of your parents or loved ones teaches you important lessons about life, and it prepares you for an unforeseeable future. Also, sometimes in cases, like when you find a job in a different city or when you have to go abroad for completing your studies, staying away from the home becomes a necessity. However, whatever be the cause, it cannot be denied that staying away from the home is difficult. It is majorly because when you leave home you are forced to take care of your security and your eating habits. There is nobody to look after you.

Hence, for those of you who are about to stay away from their home, we have searched a solution, the share house. Now, living in a share house after you move away from your parents’ home may not seem very promising, but this option can certainly make the transition easier for adolescents. Now, if you are wondering how that works, then read our next section to find your answers!

Why is a share house a good accommodation option for living away from parents?

Living in a share house is an altogether different experience. There are so many things that you can learn when you live here, away from the protective shadow of your loved ones. Now, renting this place as a living space when you start living away from your parents is the best decision that you can make because of the following reasons.

● Share houses are secure spaces

When you are looking for shelter options, share houses should be your top-choice because these places are secure. It is so because of two reasons. First, the share houses in most places come equipped with alarm systems. So, because of this, the chances of anyone breaking into a share house reduce significantly.
Secondly, when living in a share house you share the home with many housemates. This acts as an added layer of security as there is an advantage to living in a group when compared to living alone. So, after moving out of the home if you realize that you are not so confident about your safety, then look for a share house as that is your safest option.

● Share houses are furnished spaces

When you newly move out of your home, you are trying to become independent and self-sufficient, but you usually do not have enough finances to support yourself. Also, at this stage, you are not used to living without any facilities, equipment, and furniture. Hence, at such times, the share house is a very good accommodation option as it comes equipped and well-furnished. Thus, living here saves you from a lot of trouble while also helping you in saving money. Thus, if you are staying away from your family and looking for a shelter, and you do not own much money, try renting a share house.

● They have broadband lines and internet connections

This pointer is specially meant for those people who have moved abroad in search of a job or for completion of their studies. Now, when you move to a new place the broadband lines and the internet connection is a must-have as it helps you in staying connected with your friends and family back home. This connection, in a broad sense, helps you in staying connected with the world, and it protects you from feeling alienated in a new country.
However, when you move to a new country, getting an internet connection, or setting up new broadband lines can be tough, and it can take time. In such circumstances, it is generally considered a wise move to rent a share house as these places have already up and running broadband lines and internet connection. Hence, living in a share house especially when you are a foreigner can help you in reducing your expenses, waiting time, and extra efforts.

● Share houses will enhance your eating habits

When you are living with your parents, you have your siblings, your mother, or someone else in your family fussing over your eating habits. In the home, someone is always cooking your favorite meal and asking you multiple times if you have had your meal or not. But when you move out to live independently, there is no one to check on you because of which many people fall into the habit of skipping meals. In this context too, living in a share house is beneficial because there you live in the company of housemates who might have good culinary skills. A lot of times, these people also teach you how to cook different cuisines. Also, when you are with other people, cooking and eating a healthy diet doesn’t seem like much effort.

Thus, because of these reasons, it can be ascertained that living in a share house is the best option after you have moved out of your parents’ place. Living in a share house teaches you to be independent while not making you suffer much. Hence, BORDERLESS HOUSE should be your first agenda when you are looking for a new shelter to move in.

 

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Why Are Share Houses The Best Shelter Option When You Are Starting Life In Abroad?

In the present world, borders and boundaries have become fluid. These lines that mark and enclose an area to represent a city, country, or continent, and which primarily only exist on paper are in the present world not as rigid as they used to be earlier. Instead, in the present moment, these boundaries have become porous to allow people to move in and out of a country. This sits true for the borders and boundaries of almost all the countries or continents around the globe.

The Earth presently has become a global space, and all the cities and countries have become a part of its chain. Whether it is for studies or managing businesses, every year we witness people moving across borders. Because of this, it has become a natural occurrence to find citizens of different nationalities living together in a country they were not born or brought up.

But if you have ever traveled overseas, then you would know that living in a new country is not a very pleasant experience especially during the initial days. It is so because when you go to a new place you usually miss your old friends and family, and the previous surroundings terribly. Plus, when you move to a new country you feel like a stranger, and thus, it becomes difficult to blend in.

Mixing-in in a new country is not as easy as it may appear in the first place. We say so because when you go to a new place, you usually don’t know much about the culture or tradition of that place. And because of this, you always feel anxious and stressed in your new surroundings. You are always on your toes observing how other people are behaving so you would not mistakenly do that would hurt or disrespect the sentiments of the natives.

Thus, in such a time when you have freshly moved into a new country, it is considered a good idea to live in a share house. Doing so will help you in many ways. Wondering how that works? Well, in that case, read our next section to find out your answers.

How are share houses helpful in starting a fresh life in a new country?

A sharehouse is a big property that is offered on rent to tenants where many strangers share the same roof. In a share house, you can rent a single room for yourself or you can rent a room that houses 3 to 4 people in total depending upon your needs and requirements. This place is a top shelter choice for people, especially for those who have freshly shifted to a new country because-
It helps you in understanding alien customs.

As we have already established, when you move to a new country, chances are that you will be unfamiliar with its customs and traditions. This can make you anxious while adding to your stress levels. Also, there is this probability that if you did something wrong because of your unfamiliarity with the local customs that the natives find offending or insulting, then you might feel even more alienated and alone. Thus, for this reason, it is a safe choice to live in a share house at least for the initial days because there you are bound to come across many people who will be interested in international exchange.

When you will live with them, such people will help you in learning more about their local culture, while at the same time they will also try to understand your traditions. This healthy exchange will make your life significantly easier. So, if you want to know about the local customs and traditions of a place, its food, its manners, etc. in a friendly way without wasting much time, then share houses should be your top priority while seeking shelter.

It is a borderless accommodation

When you move to a new space how fluently you can speak their local language plays a very important role in deciding the ease with which you will blend in your new surroundings. So, for example, if you have moved to Taiwan for your further studies and you can fluently speak and write Chinese, then this will probably mean that you will find it easier to navigate Taiwan as compared to someone who doesn’t even understand Chinese. It is so because when you don’t understand the local language of a place, you find it hard to explain to people your queries or emotions.

Now, in such a scenario, it is wise to find a share house in your new country because in share houses you can probably find residents who are familiar with your language. In this way, your common language can help you in befriending people and it can also help you in learning the local language quite easily. We, BORDERLESS HOUSE, make language exchange easy for you by offering on our website the information about the nationality of its residents. You can even opt to talk to the residents of the share house while requesting a preview of the property.

It offers you easier access to common knowledge

When you shift to a new country, other than the customs, traditions, and language of that place there are many other things that you ought to learn about your new home town. These things include information on the common practices of the new place, knowledge about local shops and convenience stores in your locality, and awareness about the norms of living in that place such that your safety is not threatened.

Living in a share house can help you in gaining easy access to such information. It is so because when you are sharing a roof with other people you are bound to interact with them. In your conversations, you can come across the above-mentioned info without even requesting for the same. In opposed to this, if you opt to live alone in a new country, then acquiring such information may take some time.

Thus, these are some reasons because of which living in a share house should be your preferred choice. Living here can help you in settling-in easily.

 

 

 

Event | DaDaoCheng Walking Tour (Qipao experience)

Da Dao Cheng Walking Tour (Qipao experience)

Wearing the traditional dress is one of the best way to experience a culture.

If you have a chance to visit Taiwan, you definitely need to try the traditional dress-Qipao!

This time, we take our tenants to Da Dao Cheng for day tour, which is a very historic area in Taipei. Wearing Qipao, walking in that area, it just feel like back to the 1920’s!

The 1920’s Salon offered a lot of different style’s Qipao, the owner Mrs. Lin also helped customers to dress up perfectly, included hair style, makeup and hand bags.

First step, feel free to try on all you like, choose your favorite Qipao style! And don’t forget to choose accessories for your costume, it’ll make it even perfect!

Of course, traditional dress is not just for females! Males can also wear the Chinese tunic suit!

After everybody finished dressing, it’s time for the tea testing! Mrs. Lin share some different tea leafs and explain how to do a tea testing to everyone.

Every different leafs has different smells, it gives everyone a different imaginations!

We shared our imaginations and memories which can contact to the smells.

Of course, you do want to take some nice pictures since wearing Qipao is a very special experience!

Luckily, we had a chance to take some cool pictures in “Lok Hue Hng”.

“Lok Hue Hng” is a second hand furniture store located next to 1920’s Salon, offering high quality and tasteful furniture.

Afternoon, we started our walking tour in Dadaocheng.

Qipao costume made us be came to the center of attention on the street, some people even asked for picture together.

The first place we visited was Xia-Hai City God Temple. This temple was built in 1856, and the City God is a protector of city, the resident came here praying for rain, for relieves from nature disasters.

But in recent years, the Chinese Cupid (The old man under the moon) became to the famous god in this temple, there’s a lot of people come here praying for a good relationship.

We show tenants how to pray step by step! It’s a very special experience for some tenants who didn’t try this before.

After the Xia-Hai City God Temple, we went to a few different traditional convenience store. There’s some very interesting products in the traditional convenience store!

Have you heard a kind of vegetable called loofah before? The old generation will exposure it under the sun, and use the dried loofah as a scouring pad!

And of course, the Taiwanese style printing fabric are also very famous, especially the lanterns made by the printing fabric.

Give Qipao a try if you are interesting in the Taiwanese traditional dress, and if you are in the history of Taiwan, Dadaocheng is also a perfect place for you!

 

Event | Beitou, JunjianYan Day Tour – Taiwan

Explore Taiwan with BORDERLESS HOUSE!

We went to Junjian Yan and Beitou for one day trip this time, and we got more than 20 peoples joined us!!

↓ Met up at 9:30am, a bit introduction and explained the itinerary before we started.

The entrance of Junjian Yan hiking trail is in the National Yang Ming University, will reach it after walking about 15min from the school gate.

The Junjian Yan hiking trail start with a lot of stairs, and there’s a pavilion is en route, we spent a while there resting and chatting, was really relaxing!

10 min after left the pavilion, we arrived the Junjian Yan scenic spot.

↓From the top of the Junjian Yan, you can get 360∘view of Taipei and mountains.

And of course, remember to take some photos there and share it with your friends! But please make sure you’ll watch out your steps when you climb up the top of Junjian Yan! We don’t want anybody falling down from there!

After everyone got their perfect shot, we follow the hiking trail heading to Zhaoming Temple.

The Zhaoming Temple has very special building design, it’s even different with other temples in Taiwan.

The roof is all the way down to the ground from the top, the whole building is looks like a big triangle.

Nearly the noon time, we arrived the CBD of Beitou, and get ready for our lunch!

Everybody spent too much energy at the morning time, so we also had some cold brinks and chill a bit at the restaurant after lunch.

Itinerary in afternoon is visit the Beitou Library, Puchi Temple and Thermal Valley.

The Beitou Green Building Library is the first green building library in Taiwan, you can also enjoy the mountains view and the relaxing breeze while you reading. But please noticed, using the camera is not allowed after you enter the library.

The Beitou Green Building Library is the first green building library in Taiwan, you can also enjoy the mountains view and the relaxing breeze while you reading. But please noticed, using the camera is not allowed after you enter the library.

Last place we visited in Beitou is Thermal Valley. The Thermal Valley is a source of Beitou hot spring, it’s also the hottest hot spring in this area, the average temperature is between 90 to 100 degree.

The misty phenomenon year round makes it looks like a wonderland! But of course, if you can visit here during the winter time will be better than summer!

After the itinerary in Beitou, we decided to end up our day tour with shaved ice! Have you try the traditional shaved ice in Taiwan? Choose some topping by yourself and glaze some syrup. Yummmm!

It’s time to say goodbye! We really appreciate your join, and hope we can show you more places of Taiwan in the future!

 

 

Event | Teapot Mountain Hiking – Taiwan

Explore Taiwan with BORDERLESS HOUSE!

We’ve been to Teapot Mt. for one day hiking with our tenants and had a lot of fun together!

Teapot Mt. is location at the north of Taiwan, it also close to a very popular tourist spot called Jiufen, you can easily schedule a one day tour in this area.

We were heading to the Rueifang station together at the morning. The Rueifang station is one of a main station to transfer for some popular tourist spots in north of Taiwan.

We arrived the foothill at noon, and decided to have lunch first.

We had some traditional meals, and the owner was very friendly and set up some extra tables for us.

Start hiking! The view look out from the hiking trail was just amazing!

Teapot Mt. is not hard to hike, and there’s also a few terraces that you can have some rest.

The last part of trail to the top will need to climb up with the rope and scraped through the narrow gap of rocks, and you reach the best view on the top of Teapot Mt.!

If lucky to have a nice weather, you’ll get clear and beautiful view of YinYang Sea and Jinguashi from the top!

After hiking, we went to the BenShan Fifth Tunnel, it’s a tunnel within the vicinity of Jinguashi. It’s a place you can get to know some history of this area, and see the environment inside the tunnel!

Before you enter the tunnel, there’s also a guide will introduce the history and the things you need to know before you enter.

It’s a bit cooler then outside in the tunnel, and there’s a few wax models showing the life they work in the tunnel.

We are really happy to have a lot of tenants join us, and had so much fun together! Join us for our next exploring tour in Taiwan!