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Summer Early Bird Campaign: Get Ready for Your New Journey in Advance!

Are you planning to stay in Taipei this summer? Or are you new to Taipei and hoping to make new friends? Well, we’ve got some exciting news for you!!! Whether you’re a student or a traveler, if you have a passion for connecting with others, BORDERLESS HOUSE is definitely the perfect accommodation choice for you!

BORDERLESS HOUSE is thrilled to introduce our ‘Summer Early Bird Campaign’! Normally, we only hold the room for 14 days free, but with this promotion, we’ll hold your room for free until your move-in day! Follow us to learn more detailed information and get your checklist completed ahead of time ✔️!

Details of the Early Bird Campaign

■ Prepay the “initial fees” and “one month’s rent (including utilities)”, and stay for a minimum of 2 months to reserve your bed for free until your move-in date.
・The prepaid one month’s rent will be credited towards the next month’s rent upon move-in. Example: If you move in during April, the prepaid rent will be credited towards May’s rent.
■ Application Period: From now until May 31st, 2024.
■ Eligibility: Move in by June 29th.
■ Notes:
1. After completing the reservation, the initial fees and one month’s rent are non-refundable in case of cancellation.
2. Early termination of the lease is not permitted; early departure still requires payment for 2 months’ rent.
3. BORDERLESS HOUSE reserves the right to review applications during the contract period. If there are violations of the contract terms or if it is determined that the applicant is not suitable for living in BORDERLESS HOUSE, we reserve the right to terminate the contract immediately.

Why Choose BORDERLESS HOUSE?

BORDERLESS HOUSE is like a small international society, bringing together friends from all over the world. Through daily interactions, not only can you gain a deeper understanding of various cultures, but you can also strengthen bonds of friendship. Additionally, we organize language exchanges and diverse activities to facilitate interactions between tenants of different houses, expanding your international perspective and circle of friends. Moreover, there’s the special “BORDERLESS TRAVEL” event, where you have the opportunity to stay in houses in Japan and Korea, providing you with even more exciting overseas experiences!

Furthermore, our houses are fully equipped and conveniently located, making it more convenient for you to enjoy life in Taipei!

So what are you waiting for? Start your new journey through the following information!
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Autumn Early Bird Campaign – Secure your room NOW at BORDERLESS HOUSE Share House

Are you ready to embark on a life-changing journey filled with international connections, cultural exploration, and unforgettable experiences in Japan? BORDERLESS HOUSE is thrilled to announce our exclusive Early Bird Campaign, offering you the perfect opportunity to secure your spot in our housing in Tokyo before anyone else!

Details of the Early Bird Campaign

BORDERLESS HOUSE wants to help those who wish to reserve a room in Japan soon to secure their future plan! Therefore, we are launching this “Autumn Early Bird Special “ for people who will be coming to Japan from overseas this coming Autumn.

・Usually, we can only keep the room free of charge for 2 weeks, but with the “Early Bird Special”, BORDERLESS HOUSE will hold the room for you for up to 1 MONTH!
・ You don’t need to worry about paying extra fees because of booking a room too early!

Requirements and Conditions

Early Bird Campaign starting from July 15tth, 2023 can only be applied for the following customers & conditions:

● Those who can move in by October 7th, 2023
● Overseas Customers Only
● Postponement of the move-in date is NOT allowed.
● Change of the share house of the room is NOT allowed.
● Cancellation policy: No refunds after the reservation is confirmed after the Skype session.
● Eligible Share House Area: Tokyo 

※Ineligible Share Houses: Shinjuku Honancho, Shinagawa Oimachi 1, Omori 2, Omotesando, Ueno Tabata 3, Asakusabashi, Jimbocho

What is BORDERLESS HOUSE? International Share House in Japan

Borderless House is a renowned and innovative share house community that caters to individuals seeking a unique and international living experience. Borderless House offers a diverse and inclusive environment where residents can connect, learn, and foster friendships across cultures.

At Borderless House, residents have the opportunity to live with like-minded individuals from different backgrounds, creating a vibrant and multicultural atmosphere. Whether you are a student, professional, or digital nomad, Borderless House provides a supportive and exciting community that encourages personal growth, cultural exchange, and lifelong connections.

Key features of Borderless House include:

International Community: Borderless House brings together individuals from different countries and cultures, creating a global community that celebrates diversity and fosters intercultural understanding.

Fully Furnished Rooms: Each room within a Borderless House is thoughtfully furnished, providing residents with a comfortable and convenient living space. From cozy private rooms to shared facilities, Borderless House ensures that residents have a welcoming home environment.

Shared Spaces and Facilities: Borderless House offers various shared spaces and facilities, including communal kitchens, living areas, study rooms, and even social spaces for events and gatherings. These spaces are designed to encourage interaction, collaboration, and the formation of lifelong friendships.

Language and Cultural Exchange: Borderless House actively promotes language and cultural exchange opportunities among residents. Through organized events, language lessons, and informal interactions, residents can enhance their language skills and deepen their understanding of different cultures.

Convenient Locations: Borderless House selects prime locations within cities, ensuring easy access to transportation, amenities, and local attractions. This allows residents to fully immerse themselves in the vibrant surroundings and explore Japan’s unique offerings.

We look forward to seeing you in Japan!

Whether you are embarking on a new adventure, studying abroad, or seeking a cross-cultural experience, Borderless House provides an inclusive and supportive environment where you can create lasting memories and forge connections!

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be an early bird in our diverse community. Embrace the chance to create lifelong friendships, experience different cultures, and make unforgettable memories that will shape your life.

Use the BORDERLESS HOUSE Early Bird Campaign and secure your place in our exceptional share houses in Tokyo. Be part of a community that transcends borders and celebrates diversity like never before!

Check the availability of rooms right now by clicking the link below！
● Share Houses in Shinjuku area
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● Share Houses in Shinagawa area
● Share Houses in Ikebukuro area
● Share Houses in Ueno area
● Share Houses in Roppongi area

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Where to Stay in Japan ▏How to find the right match?

Moving to a foreign country can be very daunting. First, you have to find a realtor, maybe one that speaks your language so you’re not struggling with the language barrier. Then you may also have to decide where you want to live, and factor in budget, lifestyle, and what you’re looking for in an accommodation, all of which you might even be done from far overseas.

To resolve your concerns about “where to stay in Japan?“, “how do I find the right match?”, we would like to introduce BORDERLESS HOUSE to you!

Brief introduction of BORDERLESS HOUSE

Many people may think sharehouses are noisy and inconvenient, but that’s certainly not the case! The right sharehouse might actually provide you with peace of mind and solve many of your problems.

At Borderless House, our share houses not only are full of people eager to make friends, but thanks to a multicultural staff, it’s also very stress-free to find the right place to stay. Borderless House staff are quick and responsive, with multiple language support. So staff can help you choose which house best suits what you’re looking for during your time in Japan, and make the reservation process extremely stress-free. It’s even possible to reserve a room within as little as three days!

Merits of choosing to stay at a share house in Tokyo as foreigners

People may travel to Tokyo for many different reasons, so is a share house right for you?
One really wonderful aspect of living at a sharehouse is how quickly you can meet people and make friends. Naturally, you’ll have the chance to learn a lot about many foreign cultures and do a lot of language exchange. And, because Borderless House residents are made up of both Japanese and foreign residents, this also means you have a great support network to help you with many different aspects of living in Japan.

There are over 40 Borderless Houses in Tokyo alone, in various neighborhoods and with their own unique traits. We have picked 5 featured share houses for you, let’s take a look!

BORDERLESS HOUSE HONKOMAGOME1

Borderless House Honkomagome1 is a new house located in the Ueno/Asakusa/Akihabara area of Tokyo, with ten private rooms! It is also very conveniently located to train lines such as the Tokyo Metro Namboku line and JR Yamanote loop line. These stations are within five minutes away. For anyone who works in areas like Ikebukuro or Shinjuku, a quick fifteen-minute train ride makes commuting very easy.

There is also a very convenient shopping area located not too far away from the house, with supermarkets, drug stores, and bookstores. This Yanaka-Sendagi neighborhood is full of history, once serving as a gateway to old Tokyo, Edo, along the Nakasendo Highway. Today there are also many houses that once served as residences for feudal lords.

One such historic location is the Rikugien Garden, located very nearby. Not only does this offer you a place to get away from the city at times and enjoy some greenery, you’ll also have a great front-row seat to the seasons changing, such as sakura in spring and autumn leaves in fall. Enjoy lovely walks with your roommates any time of year!

BORDERLESS HOUSE ROPPONGI1

For those who really want to live right in the center of Tokyo’s exciting city life, Roppongi1 share house is a great choice! Roppongi is known for being a hotspot for new and exciting shopping, museums, and events.

Roppongi is called a city-within-a-city, because of the interconnectedness of its buildings. There are whole residential, shopping, and business areas around the station, full of stylish shops and cafes to explore. It’s also a great area for events like live music and nightlife, and Roppongi is famous for its stunning view of Tokyo city’s skyline.

The nearest station to the sharehouse is Roppongi station itself, meaning you’re right on the Toei Oedo and Metro Hibiya lines. Shibuya is 7 minutes away, and Shinjuku is only 9! It’s hard to beat that sort of convenience to the most lively areas of Tokyo.

Roppongi1 share house has sixteen private rooms, meaning there are plenty of opportunities to meet other people. The living area has a stylish kitchen and lots of space for hanging out with the rest of your share mates.

BORDERLESS HOUSE SHINAGAWA-OIMACHI2

Shinagawa is known for being a mostly business district, but for locals living in the area, there are a surprising number of unique things to do and see. If you like day trips, there are even direct trains to Yokohama, and Shinagawa is right on the Tokaido Shinkansen line, going directly to Kyoto and Osaka!

Borderless Shinagawa-Oimachi2 share house is located only a few minutes away from sights such as the Shinagawa Aquarium and Shinagawa Temple. The aquarium especially is popular for dates, and appears in many dramas!

There are also unique museums such as the Archi-Depot Museum, for anyone interested in architecture, and Senkakuji Temple is a historic testament to the famous story of the 47 ronin. This is an area rich with history.

The sharehouse itself is located in a quiet neighborhood, without sacrificing convenience. Located close to a major train station like Shinagawa, it is very surprising to find rooms are so wide and spacious. Because the house has less than ten tenants, it’s a peaceful sharehouse that lets you grow close to your flatmates in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy the hominess of this house, and quiet chats in the comfy living room, while still having plenty of privacy in your own room.

BORDERLESS HOUSE KUGAHARA1

Kugahara Station is on the Tokyu Ikegami Line in Ota Ward, Tokyo. With direct access to Kamata in 8 minutes and Gotanda in 17 minutes, it is convenient for commuting.

Denenchofu, an upscale residential area, is located nearby, but Kugahara has the most reasonable rent in Ota Ward. It is a quiet residential area with excellent public safety, making it a safe place to live for both single people and families.

An old-fashioned shopping arcade stretches from in front of the station, and it is full of unique individual stores and convenient shopping for any of your daily needs, with supermarkets open until late no matter what time you arrive home. It is a town where you can relax when you come home without the noise of the city.

A short walk away is the natural beauty of the Tama River, creating a relaxing break from urban living whenever you need a little nature. Wide open spaces are hard to find in Tokyo proper, but at Kugahara you’ll find that’s not the case at all.

Borderless Kugahara share house has a lovely open concept, with lots of airy light and wood features. The rooms are also very wide and spacious, with very big windows and a wrap-around balcony.

BORDERLESS HOUSE KIKUKAWA1

Kikukawa1 share house is located in a very popular area of Tokyo, with its location close to the famous Tokyo Sky Tree. With Asakusa only 6 minutes by foot and access to the Toei Shinjuku Line from Kikugawa station, you’ll always have places to go and things to do! Stores and restaurants are all very nearby, making it an extremely convenient location. Akihabara and Ueno can also be easily reached by bike.

Nearby attractions include the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Edo Tokyo Museum. It’s also very close to Ryogoku Kokukigan National Sumo arena! The Sumida and Otani rivers are also very nearby, meaning you have a few lovely quiet areas to hang out not too far away. The Sumida River is particularly famous in spring for cherry blossom viewing!

In spite of its convenience, the house itself is located in a quiet area and has a very cozy atmosphere. With only six tenants total, it’s a great choice for those who want to come back at the end of the day to a nice quiet house. There’s even a lovely rooftop balcony to hang out on the third floor. And then if you ever want to have a more lively get-together, there are two other sharehouses nearby, making it easy to meet up for more fun!

Lastly

Sharehouses at their best give you the opportunity to live comfortably and conveniently, and also provide valuable opportunities to meet and talk with other people. Just like Tokyo is an incredibly varied metropolis with all manner of people and neighborhoods, Borderless House share houses are very varied as well! No matter what you prefer, there is certainly a house with the right personality for you. Contact us now and we can help you find the right match!

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Language Exchange｜How should I prepare for Language Exchange and practice speaking?

Do you want to practice your speaking skills for free through “Language Exchange” and meet new foreign friends, but don’t know where to start preparing? Or have you tried “Language Exchange” before, but after encountering some difficulties in the process, and you just left it at that?

Then this article on language exchange prep will help you a lot!

What is Language Exchange?

Language Exchange is a reciprocal activity in which you practice the language that you are learning by chatting with a native speaker or someone who is fluent in that language. In addition, to quickly improve your speaking skills, you can also learn cultural knowledge not found in textbooks and make new friends, which is a great way to kill two birds with one stone.

Am I a good candidate for language exchange?

When you want to practice a language through Language Exchange, here are some tips you can check to see if you are a good candidate.

1) What is your purpose? Do you really want to practice the language? Or do you just want to meet foreign friends?

Because Language Exchange is not mandatory, there must be a strong motivation to learn each other’s language in order to be sustainable.

2) How is your language ability?

Usually, I suggest that it is better to have at least a daily conversation level, so that you can correct and improve your speech step by step during the conversation. Otherwise, it is easy to keep speaking only one language with each other.

3) Do you like to interact with people?

In fact, Language Exchange is also a kind of meeting internet friend activity, whether online or face-to-face, the first meeting will inevitably be awkward. So before participating in Language Exchange, you can ask yourself, do you want to meet a new stranger? Will you be curious about your partner?

What to prepare before Language Exchange?

The preparation content will vary depending on the length of time you work with your language partner, and is divided into early and late stages：

Early-stage：

1) Confirm meeting time and language appointment (1 hour of full Chinese conversation, 1 hour of full foreign language conversation). And set an alarm before you start so that you don’t forget to change the language when you’re having too much fun conversation.

2) Usually, the first meeting is just about introducing yourself, why are you learning this language? What are your hobbies? Where have you traveled to? What kind of music do you prefer? Basically, it’s the same as a blind date, in the process of talking to each other to find out what you have in common and whether we have a mutual connection because this part will also affect the subsequent contact.

Late-stage：

When you get to know your partner better, you will gradually start to run out of topics to talk about, so it is very important to prepare some beforehand.

1) Note down any problems of language learning that you have, such as being unsure how to translate a sentence or whether there is a more authentic way to say it. You can also bring your own textbooks or assignments and discuss your questions together.

2) If you have a grammatical problem, try not to ask a native speaker, because they usually don’t know how to explain it, either. Unless the partner major in linguistics, otherwise a lot of time will be wasted trying to explain grammar.

3) Share something interesting that happened recently, or any interesting articles, news, videos, cultural differences or interesting topics to discuss. It is better to have questions with a little depth, such as environmental protection or social issues, so that you can practice expressing your own ideas, and hear the results of your partner’s opinions from different perspectives.

4) Write an exchange diary! Language Exchange is not only to practice speaking, writing is also a very important part of it. You can write a short article about your reading experience or a movie afterthought. Gradually your writing skills will be greatly improved without you even realizing it!

5) Let’s hang out together! Hiking, movies, museums, whatever you and your friends like to do, invite your language partner to go with you as well! Since you’re going out together, you don’t have to be too strict about which language you speak for how long, so just switch between them! Be flexible!

6) Register for the language test and get certified! You can practice for the content of the exam, with specific topics and sentence patterns. When you are under pressure, you will be more prepared for each Language Exchange!

What should I pay attention to during Language Exchange?

1) When introducing to each other, observe the language level of your partner and adjust your speaking speed according to the language level, pronouncing your words as clearly and standardly as possible.

2) When practicing the language, instead of expressing yourself in your native language, ask more questions so that your partner can answer his/her thoughts more often. For example: Why? What do you think? What would you do?…etc. Try to use these questions often.

3) Use the cloud notepad to record words or sentences during the meeting, so that you can easily re-read them afterward.

Where can I find a Language Exchange partner?

Nowadays there are many ways to find language exchange partners, through mobile apps, websites, or by staying in a multicultural share house.

APP& Website recommendation：

1) Hello Talk: You can send texts, voice messages, voice calling, and video calling, and you can also help each other fix sentences, translate, and other auxiliary functions. You can also upload pictures and short articles. The overall function is very similar to Instagram.

2) Tandem: It is very similar to the function of HelloTalk, except that this app will actively send the notification about the info of other members to increase the chance of matching.

3) HiNative: It is a Q&A platform where you can ask questions about grammar, wording differences, or articles, and there are usually enthusiastic answers from native speakers.

4) BORDERLESS HOUSE: It is a multicultural share house with locals and they also organize a variety of events and provide free Language Exchange opportunities from time to time.

BORDERLESS HOUSE is an international, multicultural share house with locals. There are 17 houses in Taipei City and overseas branches in Tokyo, Osaka(Japan), and Seoul(South Korea).

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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.

 

 

 

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但「共居」的生活究竟是什麼樣子呢？什麼樣的人適合共居呢？

今天我們就以BORDERLESS HOUSE的share house為例，和大家分享共居的生活日常，以及什麼樣的人適合share house喔！

Share house日常

1. 透過生活學習新語言

BORDERLESS HOUSE以50：50的比例，招收外國籍和台灣籍房客，所以對於想要練習語言的朋友，住在share house便是一個很好的選擇，可以透過生活上的交流，和室友們練習自己的口說能力！

2. 下班不孤單，像家人一般的陪伴

如果你喜歡交朋友，熱愛學習新文化，share house會是一個很適合的選擇！尤其是出了社會後，認識新朋友已經不如學生時期來的簡單，於是share house就提供了很好的機會，讓大家從生活中，自然而然認識世界各地的朋友。

3. 享受一起下廚的樂趣

廚房及用餐區常常是share house最熱鬧的地方！來自世界各地的大家，常常會聚在一起煮飯、分享各國美食及文化，不但可以增進室友之間的感情，也可以嚐到各個國家的特色菜喔！

4. 放假出遊的好玩伴

住在share house，一定會認識許多不同的朋友，而周末放假，就是大家一起出門探索冒險的時候，BORDERLESS HOUSE也會不定期舉辦各種踏青、語言交換、派對活動，透過外國室友的眼睛，反而可以看見台灣不同的一面呢！

什麼樣的人適合Share house呢？

1.  一顆開放、接納的心

Share house，顧名思義是一個共享的空間，入住後將會碰上許多不同性格、不同文化的室友！雖然在BORDERLESS HOUSE的規範中，每個房客入住前都需要經過審核，但每個成長在不同背景的人，都還是有其不同的性格，有時候，面對一個價值觀可能南轅北轍的新朋友，多一點理解，少一點計較，會讓彼此都更快樂，也更自在喔！

2. 喜歡交友，學習新事物

互動，在share house裡是十分重要的一環，也是BORDERLESS HOUSE的核心理念之一！多數選擇share house的房客，都期待能在這樣的空間裡，和室友們有更多、更好的互動，所以如果每天都只想把自己關在房間裡，那就太可惜啦！

3. 共同維護居住環境

Share house的生活就如同一個大家庭，但除了交朋友，學習新文化之外，一個舒適的生活環境，也是需要居住在空間裡的房客們，共同去維護的！所以入住後，自然也要和室友們分工合作，一起維護家裡的整潔及衛生喔！

看完了上面對於「共居生活」的介紹，大家是不是對這樣的生活感到躍躍欲試呢？

其實共居生活可以讓簡單的日常更加有滋有味，認識來自世界各地新的朋友，也常常能擦出新的火花，但同樣的，也有許多需要和室友們合作，互相體諒的地方。

你們覺得自己也適合共居生活嗎？

如果答案是肯定的，不如就快點加入我們吧！

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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!

 

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Free House Exchange | Victoria “I’ve always want to visit Taiwan!”

“Taiwan is a country of Asia I’ve always want to visit!”

It was a raining day when we met Victoria, she walked out the exit of Taipower Building station, seems quite tired form her flight journey, but still can tell she’s an outgoing and friendly girl.

We walked her to our house – Taipower Building 4, she told us, this is the first time she travel all alone, but when she found out this Free House Exchange program, she knows this is the opportunity!

“Although Korea is the first stop of my Asia journey, but I booked my flight to Taiwan as soon as possible, after I found out this program!”

After we helped her to set up everything, Victoria started her a week adventure in Taiwan right away, she joined the Christmas party of BORDERLESS HOUSE, did the hiking at Elephant Mount, and also had some crazy time with other tenants!

“The most memorable episode for me was Elephant Mount, I went there by myself but found 2 new friends who was also traveling. At the night time, I spent time with other housemate, it was really fun!”

“Honestly, I was so afraid coming to Taiwan, because it was the first time for me traveling all by myself, I didn’t think I would meet any people at all.”

At the day we help her to move out, she shared her experience of Taiwan life with us, it was totally surprised us, her one week journey in Taiwan was so plentiful!

“This trip was so completely different. I have met so many great people that I wish to meet again. I’m so sad leaving this house and this country. But I’m pretty sure I will be back, like a 100% sure.” She said.

“I think I’m lucky to get this opportunity to visit Taiwan!”

We are so happy to have Victoria with us during the program, glad to knows that she got some wonderful experience and fits in Taiwanese cultural very well, hope we can see her very soon again!

Click here for more information about our Free House Exchange program!