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室友出遊趣 – 北海岸一日遊

辛苦工作了一個禮拜後，周末休息不知道要去哪裡玩嗎？我們中山雙連1的室友們這次安排了北海岸開車一日遊的行程，讓我們一起來探索他們推薦的景點和美食吧！！！

首站 – 淡水沙崙海岸

在淡水情人橋附近的海水浴場，是一個適合坐在沙灘上凝望海洋，感受悠閒寧靜的海岸。這片海灘並不常被大眾踏足，是個相對寧靜的秘境，觀察著大小朋友與寵物慢遊的畫面，彷彿有種治癒的感覺。當天室友們帶著野餐墊，一起坐在沙灘上看海聊天～英國室友事後與我們分享當時她的內心感到很療癒，因為她的家鄉都沒辦法看到什麼海，所以很開心能和大家一起欣賞台灣的海！

第二站 – 老梅綠石槽

沿著北海岸繼續前行，會抵達一個叫做「老梅」的社區。這裡擁有台灣唯一的綠石槽海岸，特別之處在於四月份東北季風逐漸停息，石槽便會被一片翠綠的海藻所覆蓋，形成令人驚嘆的「綠石槽」海岸景觀。
此外，當地還供應石花凍，可當作美味的小甜點品嚐。日本室友提到，石花凍的味道讓她聯想到日本夏天常吃的點心「ところてん（石花菜凍）」，兩者味道相似，不同之處在於日本通常將其製成麵條狀。最受歡迎的吃法是淋上黑醋，或搭配柴魚醬油和芝麻一同享用。如果喜歡甜食，也可以嘗試淋上黑糖水。

第三站 – 金山老街


離開老梅後，他們來到今天的重點午餐行程——金山老街。金山以三大必吃聞名，分別是螃蟹、鴨肉和地瓜。特別推薦這裡的三點蟹及海鮮粥，一碗裡頭就有一整隻螃蟹，超級阿撒力！

提到地瓜，我們的韓國室友試著用台語跟賣地瓜的阿姨聊天，說道：「這地瓜金價賀甲嗎？」。結果意外發現『真的』的台語發音，和韓文發音都是“金價”！而除了『真的』，他們還聊到另外還有『圖書館』、『學生』和『時間』的發音也很類似，真的很有趣！

室友們在享用完美味的海鮮粥後，他們來到金山廟口。這裡的特色是在廟口處有自助式的鴨肉和菜餚，必點的菜餚為鴨肉和炒麵！！！

品嚐完鴨肉後，還可以在老街上找到紅地瓜冰淇淋，當然也有各種新鮮的地瓜出售。吃飽喝足之後，步行到金山後山的磺港社區公共浴室，這裡提供免費的溫泉足浴。泡腳的同時欣賞風景、與朋友聊天，真是愜意。

不知不覺間已到黃昏時刻，看著夕陽西下，準備前往下一個目的地。

第四站 – 中角灣


泡完足浴後，他們前往金山附近的中角灣。這片海灘非常乾淨，也是深受衝浪愛好者喜愛的地方。

就這樣，在沙灘上玩到了晚上。活動身體後又開始覺得餓了，該是前往今天的最後一站了。

最終站 – 基隆廟口夜市


他們將基隆廟口夜市作為北海岸旅行的最終站，夜市入口氣氛磅礴，插滿了五光十色的旗子，而兩側擺滿了各種美味佳餚，有魯肉飯、營養三明治和泡泡冰等美食等著大家去發掘。

整整一天玩得開心滿足，現在是時候回家了，室友們都度過了很開心的一天，期待下次的出遊行程！

那麼，要怎麼前往這些北海岸景點呢？除了方便的大眾交通，開車遊覽更是不可錯過的絕佳選擇。就算沒有車，也別擔心！

Zipcar 共享汽車服務| 享用車，更享駕乘樂趣

自2024年1月1日起，我們與Zipcar攜手合作，為BORDERLESS HOUSE的房客提供獨家的租車優惠。無論您是想自在慢遊還是輕鬆探索北海岸的美景，Zipcar將是您的好選擇。

優惠方案


1. 首次成為Zipcar新註冊會員，即可獲得 $300 Z遊金（Z遊金僅限租車費用折抵）。
2. 房客註冊Zipcar會員，首三個月免費享有超值會員福利，適用Zipcar超值方案費率。

想知道更多資訊嗎？前進Zipcar官方網站瞭解更多，讓Zipcar陪你探索台灣！

 

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語言交換｜想免費練習語言和口說，事前該如何準備?

想透過「語言交換」免費練習語言口說，順便認識新的外國朋友，但卻不知道該從哪邊開始準備嗎？ 或是之前有嘗試過「語言交換」，但在過程中遇到一些困難後，就不了了之沒下文了嗎？

那麼這一篇語言交換事前準備一定可以幫助到你!

什麼是語言交換?

語言交換是一種互惠的活動，透過和母語人士或能流利使用該語言者，以聊天的方式練習彼此正在學習的語言。除了能快速地提高口說能力，也能了解到課本上沒有的文化知識和結交一個新的朋友，是一個一舉兩得的好方法。

我適合語言交換嗎?

當你想要透過語言交換來練習語言的時候，可以用以下幾點去確認自己適合嗎?

1) 我的目的是什麼? 是真的想要練習語言呢? 還是只是想要認識外國朋友?

因為語言交換沒有強制性，所以彼此都必須要有很強的語言學習動機，才有可能持續下去。

2) 我的語言能力如何?

通常波編會建議至少要有日常對話的水平會比較好，這樣子在互相對話中，才能逐一修正和改善說法。不然很容易會因為無法溝通，而只持續說一種語言，沒有互相練習到。

3) 我喜歡與人互動嗎?

其實語言交換也算是一種見網友的活動，不論是線上或是面對面，第一次見面都免不了會有尷尬期，所以參加語言交換前，可以先問問自己，有想要認識新的陌生人嗎?對他會有好奇心嗎?

語言交換前要準備什麼呢?

準備內容會因為和語伴合作時間長短而有差異，以下分為初期和中後期：

初期：

1) 確認見面時間和約定語言時間(1小時全中文對話、1小時全外語對話)，並在開始前設好鬧鐘，以免聊得太開心忘記切換語言。

2) 通常第一次見面不外乎就是自我介紹，我為什麼學這個語言? 我平常的興趣是什麼? 我有去哪邊旅行過? 喜歡聽的音樂? 基本上和相親一樣，在聊天過程中找尋彼此共通的話題及有沒有互相投緣，因為這部分也會影響後續的聯絡。

中後期：

和語伴比較熟悉後，逐漸地會開始沒有話題好聊，這時候事前準備就非常重要。

1) 隨時筆記自己在語言學習上遇到的問題，例如不確定這一句話該如何翻譯或是有沒有更道地的說法。也可以攜帶自己的課本或是作業，一起討論疑問的地方。

2) 如果文法上有問題，盡量不要問母語人士，因為他們通常也不太知道該如何解釋，除非語伴是語言學專業，不然會因為要解釋一個文法而浪費很多時間。

3) 可以想一想最近有沒有發生有趣的事情，或是閱讀到一篇有趣的文章、新聞、影片、文化差異或是有趣的議題可以討論。最好是可以帶有一點深度的問題，例如環境保護或是社會問題，一方面練習表達自己的想法和看法，一方面也可以聽到語伴帶著不同角度分析的結果。

4) 寫交換日記吧！語言交換不是只能練習到口說，書寫也是語言運用中很重要的一環。日記內容不一定只能分享日常生活，也可以寫一篇短文閱讀心得或是電影觀後感，這樣子在不知不覺中，寫作的能力也會大大提升呢！

5) 一起出去玩吧！爬山、看電影或是逛逛美術館，你平常和朋友喜歡做哪些事情，就也一起約你的語伴去吧！因為是一起出去玩，所以就不用太嚴格規定要講哪個語言多久，就隨意的切換吧！

6) 報名語言考試檢定吧！可以針對考試內容進行練習，有特定主題和句型。在有壓力的情況下，每次的語言交換就會更認真準備了呢！

語言交換中，我該注意什麼?

1) 在自我介紹的時候，觀察對方的語言程度，並依照語言程度調整自己說話的速度，發音盡量清晰和標準。

2) 語伴在練習語言時，不要自己一直用流利的母語發表意見，而是要多發問，讓語伴可以多多回答自己的想法。例如: 為什麼? 你有什麼想法? 你會怎麼做呢? 都可以常常使用。

3) 可以使用雲端記事本，紀錄互相補充的單字或是句子，之後方便重新閱讀。

去哪裡找語言交換夥伴呢?

現在有許多方式可以找到語言交換夥伴，透過手機APP、網站或是入住國際交流share house。

APP&網站推薦：

1) HelloTalk: 可以使用文字、語音訊息、語音聊天、視訊聊天功能，還能幫對方修正句子、翻譯等輔助功能。也可以上傳圖片和短文，整體功能和Instagram很像。

2) Tandem: 和HelloTalk的功能非常相像，只是APP會主動推播其他會員的資訊，提高配對機率。

3) HiNative: 這是一個Q&A的平台，如果有文法、用字差異或是文章上的問題，都可以在上面發問，通常會有母語人士熱心地回答，也是一個很好用的搜尋引擎。

4) BORDERLESS HOUSE: 是一間和外國人一起住的國際交流share house，透過日常生活去學習語言，也會不定期舉辦各式各樣的活動和提供免費語言交換媒合。

也歡迎參考我們之前的文章(請點此)

BORDERLESS HOUSE是一間和外國人一起住的國際交流share house，在台北有17間物件，分布在台北不同的區域，目前海外分部則在日本東京、大阪和韓國首爾。

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活動回顧｜冬至一起搓湯圓

 

冷冷的冬天又來了！是不是又到了吃湯圓的季節了呢？

今天一起回顧一下我們的冬日活動，和BORDERLESS HOUSE一起搓湯圓，除了學習台灣傳統文化和互相交流之外，也能享受滿滿的冬至氛圍喔！

什麼是冬至?

冬至，是一年 24 個節氣中，最重要的一個節氣，也被稱為「日短」，太陽這天繞行到南迴歸線上，所以北半球白天最短，黑夜最長，過了這天後，也代表北半球的冬天真正來臨了。

冬至吃什麼?

冬至吃的湯圓被稱為「冬節圓」或「圓仔」。冬至前夕，一家人會齊聚一堂的來將糯米糰搓成大大小小的湯圓，大家一起同心協力完成。

這些湯圓有甜、鹹跟大、小的區別。現在市面上有各式各樣餡料的湯圓，但最傳統的湯圓，通常是紅、白兩色，而裡面有包餡料的話，大多是花生和芝麻。

在台灣，從小到大都知道冬至要吃湯圓，爸媽也會對我們說：「湯圓吃完後，就多長一歲囉！」。長大離開家後，冬至吃湯圓好像也變成一件必做事項，不論是和朋友、室友或是同事吃上一碗甜甜的湯圓，有一種溫馨和圓滿的感覺，也為寒冷的冬天帶來一絲暖流。

其實搓湯圓一點都不難喔！只要準備糯米粉和水，就可以搓出一顆顆嚼勁十足的湯圓們。如果想要有繽紛的各種顏色，就多準備一些南瓜粉、抹茶粉、咖啡粉和番茄粉，除了可以組合自己想要的圖案之外，也可以吃的很健康。

(上面那張圖是我們兩位staff的湯圓版喔~不覺得很像嗎?)
房客們都發揮自己的創意，創作出屬於自己獨一無二的湯圓，然後再大口把它們吃掉。冬至主要是依照農曆時間，其實也離聖誕節很靠近，所以也會看到房客捏有關聖誕節的作品喔~！

冬天真的很適合這種溫馨暖暖的感覺呢！如果大家有任何想要參加的活動或是想法，非常歡迎留言分享給我們喔！讓BORDERLESS HOUSE未來能再提供更多更棒的活動體驗喔！

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✨預繳租金優惠方案✨

哈囉大家好！
感謝您們一直以來對BORDERLESS HOUSE的支持與喜愛！我們希望每一位房客在這裡找到家的感覺，並與來自不同角落的室友們建立美好的回憶。

為了回饋長期支持我們的房客，特別推出了專屬於長租房客的折扣優惠，讓您在BORDERLESS HOUSE的生活更加精彩。與我們一同創造更多難忘的回憶，一起享受這個獨特的國際交流體驗！

優惠方案內容

「房租」及「水電光熱費」提前預繳，即可享有以下專屬折扣優惠：

1. 半年預繳方案：
• 房租減免半個月租金。
2. 一年預繳方案：
• 房租減免一個月租金。
• 水電光熱費統一每月以800元計算。

注意事項：

1. 不受任何租金及水電光熱費調整影響，且不得與其他優惠並用。
2. 若因個人因素提前退居，預繳租金及水電光熱費皆不退還。
3. 若違反契約或經由認定不適合住在BORDERLESS HOUSE之情況，我們有權即刻中止契約。我們將退還剩餘期間的租金，但房客需將優惠期間之折扣金額補齊。

申請流程

表單填寫 ▶ 聯絡staff ▶ 信件確認 ▶ 辦公室簽約與付款（7日內）

※請於表單寄出後主動與我們聯繫，謝謝！

Q&A

1. 申請後，最快何時能夠享受租金優惠？
預繳租金優惠的生效日期為每月1號，完成申請手續需3-5個工作天（不包括簽約程序）。請務必提前申請以避免延誤。
2. 是否可以在日後申請物件或房間的轉移？
可以的，優惠將依據兩個房間的居住時長進行比例重新計算。
3. 一年合約也能申請預繳優惠嗎？
可以的，合約類型和預繳優惠並無牴觸。

如果還有其他疑問的話，歡迎隨時與我們聯繫哦^^！

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House Sharing Will Be A Good Way Of Living To Save Money

When moving to a new country, people have to start their lives out. They have a new job, must meet new people, make some friends, and they live in different surroundings. As exciting as it sounds, it can also be exhausting to adjust to everything new at once. It will also undoubtedly be expensive.

According to most foreigners that have moved to foreign countries, the biggest challenge that they faced after the move was finding accommodations. Some people end up at expensive studio apartments due to a lack of choice, others have to compromise on the locality of the apartment or pay high rents to enjoy a comfortable stay.

Not every house owner in east Asian countries is willing to rent their place to foreigners, and even then most of them ask for a local cosigner to guarantee on behalf of the tenant. The language and the cultural gap make local people feel that foreigners won’t understand them or get along with them. This is why they make no compromises on security money and ask for higher rents from foreigners.

Making a move can be an extensive and life changing task, which often disheartens people. Without friends and family around, they find it difficult to conduct an apartment search.

The solutions to all of the problems faced during apartment searching are offered by share houses. Share houses are rental houses with multiple rooms available for rent. While people have separate rooms, they also have common areas like the living room and kitchen. Share houses are mostly found in cities where the number of foreigners living in the city is high. The primary goal of a share house is to make sure that foreigners do not find it difficult to adjust to the new country.

Compared to apartments, share houses are a cheaper alternative for a comfortable accommodation. Along with clean rooms and basic amenities, share houses provide an opportunity for foreigners to make friends in the city.

People living at share houses are able to save money and have more flexibility in terms of the contract. If you’re on a small budget and are considering a move to countries such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, you might want to go through this article on how house-sharing could be a good way of living to save money.

Avoid Long Contract Periods

Most apartment rental contracts are signed for one year. The tenants have not experienced life in those apartments before signing the agreement. This is why when they experience some challenges living there, they are unable to move as they are bound by the contract. If they have to move by breaking the contract, they might have to pay a penalty.

Moreover, if you are required to move back to your country or some other place due to unexpected circumstances, then you will have to break the contract and will be charged.

Living in a share house is more flexible in situations like these. When living at a share house, if you do not like the place you are at, you can easily move out. Share houses are rented for shorter periods of time, so if you’re moving to a foreign country only for 6 months, staying at a share house could be your best money-saving bet.

Most share houses offer a room for the minimum stay of 1 month. Even if you are asked to sign a yearly contract, it will include a clause that if you give 30-45 days notice before moving out, then you will not be charged a penalty for moving out with less than a month’s notice. This offers relief to tenants who are unsure about the period of their stay in the nation.

Fully-Furnished Rentals

When having moved to a new apartment, you will need to furnish it as soon as possible for normal life to begin. Some of the furniture and appliances that you will need during your stay include a bed, table, cupboard, refrigerator, washing machine, water heater, air conditioning, etc. Buying furniture and appliances is a big investment. These items will likely cost you around one month’s rent.

Share houses are fully-furnished to ensure comfort. Every room has a bed and cupboard, whereas the common rooms, kitchen, and bathrooms are equipped with all the required furniture and appliances.

When someone moves to a share house, they only need to carry their everyday personal belongings. They do not need to spend money on furniture or decor and therefore are able to save money. They are able to use appliances that they might not have purchased themselves if they were to rent a private apartment. For example, a washing machine.

When they move to another country, they do not have to worry about selling or transporting furniture and appliances. This takes a lot of cost load that they are already bearing, off of their shoulders.

 

Free Internet

Whether you are a student, working professional, or tourist, the internet is a necessity for everyone. It helps people stay connected, updated, and entertained. To enjoy seamless internet connectivity, most people have Wi-Fi installed at their apartments.

Setting up the internet at your apartment will be some cost to you. You will also have to pay some extra cost in the beginning. There are not many landlords that will provide free internet to their tenants. However, share houses offer free internet connectivity to all its housemates at no extra cost.

The cost of the internet is already included in the monthly rent. The internet connectivity is strong and the housemates can enjoy smooth surfing. Access to the internet is limited to the housemates to avoid usage by outsiders which would cause poor connectivity.

Less Initial Fees

Share house managers do not expect you to pay a few months’ rent as deposit or downpayment. The initial fee is comparatively much lower than what is charged by apartment landlords. This enables most people to expand their budget and rent a room at a luxury share house. They are even able to spend money on sightseeing around the new country.

The initial fee at the BORDERLESS HOUSES is more reasonable compared to a typical apartment or condominium.

It does not matter which country you move to, the brokerage costs are usually high. While brokers are quite efficient at finding accommodations, they are often working in their best interests rather than yours. When renting a share house, you can eliminate the need for hiring a broker. Share houses are easy to find as they usually have an online presence. When renting a room at a share house, you will not have to hire a broker and can directly contact the manager. This will help you save some money.

Lower Rents

With the increase in the number of foreigners coming to east Asian countries and local people moving to industrial areas, cities are getting crowded. This has led to a hike in rental prices in the city. For example, on average, renting an apartment in a good Taipei locality will cost you somewhere between 18,000NTD to 26,000NTD per month. The rent will depend on the city that you live in, the size of the apartment, proximity to the market or MTR stations, and the amenities offered.

The monthly rent of staying a share house is lower than that of renting an apartment. If you have a low budget, you can also rent a bed in a shared room or dormitory. This way, you will be able to use all the house amenities, without having to pay for a private room.

The deposit is lower at share houses and the maintenance fee is reasonable. What’s more, most share houses are located near train stations and in low-crime localities. They offer easy connectivity to most places in the city and do not empty the tenant’s pockets.

Conclusion

Quite evidently, the process of finding an accommodation in Taiwan for reasonable prices can be an exhausting task. Add to that the expenses that come with moving to a new place, like buying home appliances and paying maintenance costs. However, worry not, because you can always rent a room at a share house and save yourself some money.

BORDERLESS HOUSE is a share house company with many share houses in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. The ratio of local people and foreigners at these share houses is kept equal. The motto of the company is to welcome the people that stay there and ensure their comfort. At BORDERLESS HOUSE, the rooms are rented at affordable prices, and the company offers shared rooms and dorms for people with lower budgets.

If you have recentl

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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!

 

 

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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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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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波波暑期換宿 – 替室友辦個活動吧！

BORDERLESS HOUSE Taiwan在今年舉辦了第一屆的「波波暑期換宿」活動，提供了為期一個月的的免費住宿，給對share house生活有興趣的同學喔！而這次就有四位女孩通過了面試，加入BORDERLESS HOUSE的大家庭，和我們一起體驗共居生活！

而入住Share House除了生活上的互動及文化交流外，室友間的日常小活動也是非常重要的，在這一個月的期間，四位波波們都各自替家中室友舉辦了一場小活動，讓我們一起來看看他們的Vlog和Blog吧！

中山2：Tutorㄅㄆㄇ

許多入住BORDERLESS HOUSE的外國室友，都是在台灣學習中文的學生，所以如果生活上能有更多機會練習中文，對他們來說是在好不過了！所以入住了中山2見的波波──品瑄，和好友Bella共同替日本室友舉辦了「Tutorㄅㄆㄇ」的中文課程喔！除了學習中文，還一起寫書法，練習打中國結，讓日本室友們也覺得收穫滿滿！

大安2：室友歡迎會

住在share house裡，迎新送舊是很常有的事情，趁著最近有好幾位新室友加入大安2這個大家庭的機會，波波──宜庭，決定替新室友舉辦一個歡迎會，邀請了所有的室友們加入電影之夜，一起大啖Pizza和超台灣味的鹽酥雞喔！

芝山1：Bye Bye 歡送會

新室友會來，舊室友當然也會有離開的一天，入住芝山1的波波──羽倩，在暑期換宿的尾聲，也正好遇上了來自冰島的室友Kia要回國了，於是羽倩決定替Kia舉辦了bye bye party，而因為來自冰島的Kia非常喜歡騎腳踏車，派對結束後，一夥人還陪著Kia到河堤邊夜騎腳踏車、吹吹風，讓我們來看看羽倩的活動紀錄分享吧！

新埔1：台灣零食同樂會

你們最喜歡的台灣零時是什麼呢？入住新埔1的波波──暄淇，發現許多台灣人愛吃的零食，外國室友們竟然都沒有嘗試過呢！於是她決定在家裡舉辦了零時同樂會，邀請外國室友們加入，一起品嘗經典的台灣零食，並排名選出自己最喜歡哪一樣！下面就是暄淇為這個活動所寫部落格，快來看看你最愛的零食有沒有上榜吧！

日本女孩評測 – 9種必吃台灣零食！ by 暄淇

之前和日本室友分享我個人超愛的義美巧克力酥片，發現已經在台灣唸書快一年的她竟然還沒吃過，於是我便下定決心要舉辦一個台灣零食同樂會！

當天我準備了9樣台灣零食讓他們品嚐！

這些零食都是台灣人小時候去校外教學，或者去畢業旅行時必帶的東西！
都是相當有名氣也很容易取得的零食，在各大賣場/超市/便利商店都能夠買到，
甚至在一些網路商店上也都能找到～

原本以為義美巧克力酥片會是她們最喜歡的，沒想到她們居然最愛蚵仔煎洋芋片！
不過她們表示，並不是因為甜的零食不好吃，而是因為很多日本相似口味的甜零食比台灣的好吃很多，因此鹹的零食在這次的零食同樂會才會佔優勢！

以下就是台灣9種必吃零食排名！

最後的最後！

你們知道乖乖有個有趣的都市傳說嗎？
沒有的話，你有發現你常常在機器上看到乖乖嗎？
那是因為，乖乖有好好做某件事或者不出包的意思，放在機器上就是要機器乖乖，而且只能放綠色包裝的！因為機器亮紅燈或黃燈的話通常是它出問題了，
因此紅色包裝跟黃色包裝都是不能放的呦！

你相信這個都市傳說嗎？還是你覺得太迷信了呢？

以上就是四位波波為家裡室友所舉辦的小活動，不知道大家覺得如何呢？

入住國際交流Share House除了可以，除了認識新朋友，日常的生活也可以更豐富喔！對共居生活有興趣的朋友，快來加入我們吧！

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來自社長的一封信：建立橋樑，而非隔閡

大家好，我是BORDERLESS HOUSE的社長Lee。

因為新冠肺炎疫情的發生，全世界的人們都受到了影響，至今仍看不到平息的跡象。而疫情的發生也導致許多產業受到衝擊，大家都在尋求解決問題的方法，希望能減緩衝擊的力道。

如同各位所知道的，BORDERLESS HOUSE是一個來自日本，擁有許多外國房客的事業。每年的四、五月正是我們的房客，展開新學期、新生活，最忙碌的時期，也是我們迎接最多新房客的時候。

但在疫情的影響下，我們有許多不得不取消入住，無法來到台灣的房客，又或是臨時需要回國的外國房客。

但是，我們沒有因此忘記我們的事業理念：「創造沒有歧視與偏見的世界」。針對此時世界上所發生的事情，我們希望透過撰寫這篇部落格，和大家分享我們此刻要做的，以及想要傳達的理念。

【疫情下產生的差異與分裂】

新冠肺炎常常被認定是「亞洲的問題」，導致在各國都出現了針對華人及亞裔住民嚴重的歧視，或是針對特定人權團體的騷擾及暴力行為，再次將對於亞洲人的歧視問題帶上檯面。

但這絕對不是只在國外才會發生的事情，同樣的，隨著疫情蔓延，即便在亞洲，也可能發生本地人用偏見的眼光看待外國人的情形。

我們為了抵禦病毒而設下了入境限制，這樣子的鎖國政策，使得人與人之間產生了一道「物理之牆」，而這種不安定且充滿壓力的狀態持續下去，將衍生成為「心中之牆」。面對未知敵人的不安，使得我們將這些仇恨及歧視，轉向特定的族群或是特定人種，而這樣的歧視和偏見，將讓我們彼此之間漸行漸遠，更加疏離。我擔心即便疫情結束，各國雖然解除了限制，但這樣對於外國人的歧視仍舊會持續的發生。

【建立橋樑，而非隔閡】

現在，該是我們團結起來的時候，建立橋樑，而非隔閡。

透過不同領域的結盟，交換彼此的知識與資源，世界可以一同面對這個共同的敵人。我們也竭盡所能地為我們的房客、合作夥伴及各位工作人員和他們的家人，提供最合適的配套措施。

因此，在這樣的情況下，我們也需要思考，BORDERLESS HOUSE可以做些什麼？我們該探討的是什麼？

我們深信我們的角色是創造連結，而不是分歧，因此我們將這個觀點濃縮為一句話──建立橋樑，而非隔閡。

因為新冠肺炎疫情的影響，BORDERLESS HOUSE的事業在各方面都受到了衝擊。不過，更讓我們擔心的是那些迫切地期待著，能與世界各地的人交流的房客們。

他們期待來到台灣，完成他們的夢想，卻不得不因為入境的限制而取消他們一生可能只有一次的工作、留學機會，或是已經抵達台灣的房客們，被迫回到故鄉，導致學習中斷，失去了和室友們一起創造美好回憶的機會。

BORDERLESS HOUSE致力於消除歧視、偏見與分歧，這是我們的品牌任務和目標。我們希望協助這些想要挑戰的年輕人，脫離他們的舒適圈，透過直接和外國室友相處、生活在多元文化的環境，從中得到學習、理解的機會，也幫助社會走往更正向的地方。

不過，把這些想法觀點說出來、寫下來固然很重要，但更加重要的是，我們該如何去執行它，於是我們將發起一個新的活動。

【BORDERLESS Mate 神秘線上筆友】

這次的「BORDERLESS Mate 神秘線上筆友」是一個很簡單的概念。

因為新冠肺炎疫情的影響，我們有許多房客都失去了認識新朋友、學習語言的機會，所以我們希望透過這次的活動，在照顧到大家的健康及安全下，盡可能提供給大家更多的交流機會。

而這個「BORDERLESS Mate 神秘線上筆友」將從台灣開始做起，連結起不同物件的房客，透過語言、興趣、喜好等，替大家做配對，並且以Email的方式，建立起線上的友誼。

透過這個計畫，我們希望大家即便在疫情的影響下，仍舊能持續的與外國朋友交流，不管是學習語言，文化分享，甚至是聊聊對於疫情的看法，給予彼此一些鼓勵，一起期待疫情過去的日子。

而這個計畫，之後也會逐步拓展到我們在日本、韓國的事業部，甚至是非房客的朋友們，讓我們的理想，可以為社會帶來更長遠、更正向的影響！敬請期待吧！

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新冠肺炎疫情，儼然是一場國際性的長期抗爭

站在政府與政治家的立場，為了保護人民，需要築起高牆來抵禦病毒的威脅，但我認為我們都應該在心中搭起一座橋梁，共同克服這些阻礙。

而BORDERLESS HOUSE則將成為搭建這些橋樑的工程師之一，即便我們並非完美，我們仍會以笑容迎接挑戰，為我們的努力而驕傲！

BORDERLESS HOUSE在日本的總部也曾遭遇過類似，非預期的重大災難，但我們仍舊堅持著，努力克服種種挑戰和難關。

有鑒於此次疫情的情況危急，我們必定會將每位房客的健康與安全視為第一順位，接下來我們還會在許多方面遭遇困難，但BORDERLESS HOUSE還是會努力面對各種挑戰，盡我們一切所能，期許著更美好的未來。