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2024年9月25日2024年9月25日

台北Share House活動 | 台灣秘境三貂嶺：一日爬山行程推薦與文化交流

台北周邊的自然資源豐富，提供了多條適合登山與健行的路線，而這次BORDERLESS HOUSE選擇了擁有壯麗瀑布景觀的三貂嶺步道。

此次share house活動集合了20多位來自世界各地的房客一起參與，大家在健行過程中彼此熟識，透過自然的洗禮建立友誼。登山的同時，我們也在感受著台灣自然的獨特魅力，與不同文化間的交流更加緊密。

接下來，就讓我們從三貂嶺車站出發，一起走進這條充滿自然魅力的三貂嶺古道，感受它的壯麗瀑布與寧靜氛圍吧！

瀑布之旅：合谷、摩天和枇杷洞瀑布

走了一小段後遇見了合谷瀑布。這座高度約15米的瀑布靜靜地流淌著，四周被濃密的樹林包圍，令人感到平靜與放鬆。這是唯一一個只能遠觀的瀑布，無法接近瀑布底下。不過為了讓旅客更方便欣賞，這裡還設有觀景台。

沿著步道前行大約20分鐘後，就會到達摩天瀑布。摩天瀑布是三貂嶺古道上較為壯觀的一處，瀑布的高度比合谷瀑布更高，水流直衝而下，宛如一道銀幕懸掛在山壁上。這裡瀑布水勢強勁，瀑布底部的石塊和水池更增添了壯麗的氛圍。

Borderless House的房客們有的在瀑布底下稍作休息，感受流水的沁涼；有的在景觀台欣賞美景，並拍下許多照片。

接著繼續攀登，我們抵達了本次的最後一站——枇杷洞瀑布。這座瀑布位於整條步道的最高處，它的水流從懸崖上的洞穴中傾瀉而下，聲音在山谷中迴盪，增添了神秘氛圍。共居公寓的大家在此處停留約一個半小時，享用午餐的同時，更能好好感受此處的靜謐與交流。我們在這裡拍下了團體照，記錄下這次的美好回憶。

讓我們用沁涼的冰品為此行畫上完美的句點吧！

回程途中，房客們在車站附近的小店享用了冰涼的冰品，為一天的旅程增添了放鬆的一刻。雖然這個季節瀑布的水量不如平常那麼豐沛，但這次的三貂嶺之行仍然讓我們感受到了大自然的壯麗與安靜。不僅對台灣的自然美景有了更深的體驗，也加深了各共居公寓房客們間的交流和友誼。讓我們期待下一次的share house活動吧！

如果你也想成為 BORDERLESS HOUSE 的一份子，與來自世界各地的朋友一起生活、學習和成長，現在就透過以下連結了解更多！一起創造屬於你的共居公寓故事吧！
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BORDERLESS HOUSE營運成員熱烈招募中！！！

我們正在尋找熱愛文化交流的你，加入BORDERLESS HOUSE的團隊✨。如果你對多元文化充滿熱情，渴望在充滿國際氛圍的環境中發揮才能，那麼你絕對不能錯過這個機會！這裡不僅是一個工作場所，更是一個充滿活力和國際氛圍的社區。無論你是剛畢業的新人，還是擁有豐富經驗的專業人士，我們都期待你的加入！

・更多詳情：【營運成員熱烈招募中】
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2022年6月28日2022年6月29日

Is it a good idea for women to stay at a share house?

If this is your first time living with people you don’t know, and if you are a woman, you might be thinking “ Is it a good idea for me to live in a gender-mixed share house?” But meanwhile, as we all know – it is not so easy for a foreigner to rent a place in Japan, so a share house could be the easiest option.

To ease your concerns and worries about living in a share house as a girl. we would like to share some pros and cons of living in a share house from a women’s perspective!

We hope this article can help you to find a place where you feel safe and comfortable staying in Japan!

Benefits of women living in a share house

Security Side | It’s actually SAFER!

In terms of security, compared to living alone in an apartment, it’s safer to live in a share house with other people. Here are the reasons:
◆ There is a MUST screening process with all the tenants who book the room at BORDERLESS HOUSE, so you don’t need to worry about who your neighbors are and if your current or future neighbors would be nice people or not.
◆ There is clear and transparent information about all of your roommates! You can see their basic info and self-introduction on the webpage before booking the room!
◆ You’d have less possibility to be targeted by stalkers, burglars, or robbers if you are living in the sharehouse.

Make Besties | You can talk about anything with your roommates

If you need someone to give you advice or suggestions on fashion, costume, cosmetics, or even your love life, or if you simply just need someone to talk to, chat, or rant, there will always be girls for you!
◆ If you stay in a shared room. you can have more time to enjoy the conversations with your roommates. It’s easier to build bonds in your relationships, and your friendships would be tighter!
◆ You will never feel bored or lonely because you will always have someone who would be there for you, listen to you, and someone who would study, watch animes and go shopping with you!
◆ If you want to brush up on your Japanese, you have more chances to practice your language skills too!

If you are the kind of person who needs more space and time for yourself, you can keep decent privacy if you live in a private room, and you can enjoy fun social life at the same time in the common areas at a share house!

Things that need to be aware of when women living in a share house

At a gender-mixed share house, 2 things here you may already expect as well as you might need to keep in mind.

1. Men and women use a toilet and bathroom differently, so you can make some rules based on your mutual agreements with your housemates to avoid any issues.
2. It’s important to be considerate of others, so pay attention to what you wear, especially in the shared spaces, such as the kitchen and living room.

So we’d like to give you some tips if you are interested in living in a share house to prevent any stress or trouble:
◇ Establish rules together
◇ Be open to communicating anything with your housemates
◇ Be careful not to interfere much in each other’s private spaces

I hope this article solves your concerns, and if you have any further questions or would like to know more about living in a share house as a girl, please feel free to check our tenants’ interview from BORDERLESS HOUSE OSAKA-TSURUHASHI1 below:

Of course, feel free to CONTACT US, so we can answer all your questions ☺

Check available rooms for girls ▶▶▶
• SANGEN-JAYA1 share house
• ITABASHI-KUYAKUSHOMAE1 share house
• NIHOMBASHI1 share house
• SHINAGAWA-TOGOSHI3 share hose

*Please note, that the rooms might be booked by others at any time.

2022年3月28日2022年3月28日

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。

2021年12月3日2022年1月24日

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！

2021年2月3日

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.

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2021年1月13日2021年1月13日

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!

2020年10月28日

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.

2020年9月11日2020年9月25日

文化活動｜大稻埕漫遊：穿著旗袍品茶、品香更對味

說到國際交流，除了夜市、小籠包、珍珠奶茶，你還知道台灣有什麼充滿在地文化的東西，可以推薦給外國朋友嗎？其實台北大同區的大稻埕、迪化街商圈，是一個充滿文化底蘊的舊城區，各種百年歷史的建築、特色小吃、景點都聚集在這個地方！

睽違了兩年，趁著最近國內旅遊正夯，我們再次著外國朋友來到了大稻埕，和我們一起老街漫遊，體驗在地台灣味！這次除了穿旗袍，還有品茶、品香的活動，快來看看吧！

（不要忘了滑到文章最下方，看活動影片喔！）

貳零年華：體驗1920年代的旗袍風采

林阿姨的旗袍店「貳零年華Salon 1920s」，收藏了非常多1920年代的服飾和配件，而二○年代正是大稻埕最為繁華的美好年代，林阿姨的旗袍店名，就是這樣而來的。

走進店裡會發現林阿姨對旗袍的熱愛及用心，從店內的裝潢到陳設，都充滿了復古優雅，挑選旗袍的過程中，林阿姨也會根據每個人的需求，提供不同的搭配建議，替大家挑選最能凸顯自身氣質的旗袍穿搭。

除了旗袍以外，妝髮的搭配也十分重要，如果希望裝扮更有完整性，也可以請林阿姨幫忙梳妝，經過阿姨的巧手，只需要短短的5-10分鐘，就能完成非常典雅的盤髮喔！

雖然阿姨的店主打旗袍體驗，但也有部分是提供給男生的長袍選擇喔！
我們的日本室友Hiro換上長袍後，完全是員外啊！

品茶：富有層次及內涵的茶文化

換上旗袍，梳妝完成後，就準備要進行今天的第一個項目「品茶」囉！
林阿姨準備了幾種不同的茶葉，手把手帶著大家從聞香、沏茶、品茶，一步一步泡出好茶。

首先開始的，是林阿姨大手筆分享的1920年的「正山小種」，這可是產自福建，一斤上萬元的老茶葉喔！經過了年份的洗禮，茶葉也自然吸收了周遭環境的味道，帶著一種木質老建物的氣味，大家笑稱這是阿嬤家的味道。

其他還有像是帶著俠女的氣質的「鐵觀音」，氣味十分強而有力，而「東方美人」則是因為沖泡後色澤艷麗，香氣獨特，百年前被英國女王品嚐後，就賜名了東方美人。

而大家最喜歡的茶葉是「白茶」，一種未經過發酵及烘培的茶葉，沖泡前聞起來就像秋天的落葉，沖泡後則是帶有一種蔬菜的香氣，非常特別。

整個品茶的過程，我們一邊喝茶，吃著小點心，聽著林阿姨分享每種茶葉的由來、製程及故事，大家都十分投入。

品香：勾起記憶的嗅覺體驗

接在品茶之後的是「品香」活動，林阿姨準備了20幾種不同的天然香粉，每種都對應到了人體的心、脾、腎、肝、肺，大家可以根據每種香氣的功效，對應自己想要改善的部分，挑選出自己喜歡的香氣做調和。

首先林阿姨已經替大家準備好了專業的調香工具，大家依據自己的喜歡的香氣，挑選出共0.5克的香粉，其中0.2克裝進香囊中，可以隨身攜帶，而剩餘的香粉需要再加入0.2克的龍柏粉，混和以幫助燃燒，最後將香粉裝進模型中壓緊，製成香錐。

這個看似簡單的步驟其實十分需要技巧，施壓的力道不能太輕，否則香錐無法成形，而施壓的力道太重，則可能造成香錐無法從模型中取出，或是不易點燃喔。

大家七手八腳的互相幫忙，終於完成了每個人的香錐囉！最後我們輪流點燃自己調製的香，和大家分享、交流，並根據自己所調和出來的香氣，寫下一個對應的文字，敘述自己對這個香氣的感受。

有人認味香氣帶給他放鬆的感覺，也有人說香氣的味道，讓他想起了在日本家鄉的童年時光，每個人的感受都十分不同，非常有趣。

帶著外國友人，一起探索老街風華！

經過一個上午品茶、品香體驗後，大家都收穫滿滿，外國室友們也覺得非常有趣呢！其實大稻埕曾經是北部最重要的貿易港口，也是最為繁華的商圈之一，至今已經有百年的歷史，許多紅磚洋樓、巴洛克式建築都被保留了下來，走進大稻埕就像踏入了時光機一般。

而現在的大稻埕經過重新規劃後，除了有原本的老字號南北貨商行、茶行、中藥行，也新進駐了許多文青小店、咖啡廳，非常值得大家去走走逛逛！如果有外國朋友來到台灣旅遊，更是一個不容錯過，充滿在地台灣味的景點喔！

最後合照一張，大家就準備吃午餐囉！大稻埕有許多老字號的美食、小吃，就讓大家各自挑選自己喜歡的餐廳，填飽肚子為下午的大稻埕導覽補充體力吧！我們下回見！

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2020年9月4日

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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2020年9月2日2020年9月2日

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！