The Nightmare of Moving (and Living) in Taiwan

Originally, we were supposed to stay in our current place until the end of May. That gave us some time to plan, pack, and move slowly. But things changed quickly. We found a new rental apartment just a street away, and the current landlady agreed to return our May rent if we moved earlier. So, on April 10th, we signed the new rental contract and started moving right away.We’re actually pretty fast...

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Exploring Houbi: A Hidden Floral Paradise in Tainan

Travel Date: 2025/03/22This time, we decided to head south and stopped in the small town of Houbi in Tainan, right on the border with Chiayi. What I thought would be a quiet, lesser-known spot turned out to be a bustling garden filled with people, tour buses, and a bit of a challenge finding parking....

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Exploring Miaoli: Cherry Blossoms, Waterfalls & Unexpected Delays

Travel Date: 2025/03/01First things first, don’t be surprised by the cherry blossoms! This trip happened at the beginning of March, even though I’m only writing about it now. It took a while to put everything together, but here it is!The past few weeks have been crazy. We all got sick, and this time,...

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The Truth About Living in Taiwan Many Won't Say

Third week of hospital check-ups… My hearing is back, but it’s still not fully normal. At least I can hear what people are saying now, unlike those few days when even face-to-face, I sometimes couldn't understand anything. Though I still hear ringing in my ears, which may take weeks or even months to go away. 😅 Why does it take so long to go back to normal? I’ve been sick almost all of March,...

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Forced to Move Again!? – A Little Update

The past week has been a rollercoaster, and I finally have some updates to share. Fortunately, during the last week of taking medication, my hearing has improved. It hasn't fully come back yet, but at least there has been noticeable progress.However, this past week has felt like a nightmare. My hearing would constantly shift—at times, both ears felt completely blocked, making it nearly impossible...

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Navigating Taiwan’s School System: A First-Grade Parent’s Perspective

Recently, my husband and I watched a video from Ku's Dream, a French YouTuber in Taiwan, and we laughed so hard. The video was about high schoolers in Taiwan, where Ku's Dream brought French kids to experience student life here. However, what was shown wasn’t entirely accurate. The video focused...

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