Taiwan Travel Resources

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These Taiwan travel resources include information about traveling, living and studying in Taiwan. Our Taiwan resources include links to travel articles. general information, getting to Taiwan, traveling around the country, weather information, hotels, restuarants, news and Taiwan culture.

Travel articles

• 12% Discount on Chinese Immersion in China - AmeriSpan Study Abroad, a leader in worldwide language immersion programs, has announced a new Discover China special that offers participants substantial savings on Chinese language programs.
• Chinese: Mandarin or Cantonese? - What's the difference between mandarin and Cantonese Chinese? Which one should I learn?
• New 'must learn' language likely to be Mandarin -
• The Four Secrets to Long Term Retention... - What you learn here has the potential to completely change your life! I have specifically applied these four secrets to the development of all Bilingual America Learning Courses. and have found over and over that students who follow these "Four Secrets To Long Term Retention" achieve outstanding results.
• Are Language Skills Enough? - Article on the importance of cross-cultural communication
• Don't Forget about Departure Tax when Studying Abroad! - When your study abroad trip is over, be prepared to pay a departure tax at the airport in certain countries.
• Study Abroad Money: How Much Cash to Carry - Our expert tips on how much cash to carry with you on your study abroad trip.
• Don't Forget Passports When Studying Abroad - Locating your birth certificate and getting your passport in order is a very important step in preparing to study abroad.
• Money Matters for Teenager Study Abroad - AmeriSpan's tips on what type of money your child should bring on their teenager study abroad trip.
• Tips for Traveling Inexpensively - These days, from the weak dollar to the outrageous airfares, traveling abroad may seem out of the question. We beg to differ! There are many ways you can travel that are budget-friendly. We’ve gathered together some of our favorite cheap travel tips to help you make your trip a reality!
• Save Money by Volunteering Abroad - Volunteer abroad to save money over traditional language programs and get an incredible immersion experience.
• Get an Edge in the Job Market - AmeriSpan's Business and Professional language programs can give you an edge in the job market and make your resume stand out.
• Learning a Language? Add Some Fun! - Discover AmeriSpan's 'Language and Fun' programs
• Discount: Get Into College or Graduate School - Save $150 if a college or graduate application resulted in a rejection or "wait listed" letter
• Discount: Save 10% on any AmeriSpan Spain program - AmeriSpan announced a 10% discount
• La Manzanilla Junior Immersion Homestay Movie - Watch a movie of a teen participant in La Manzanilla with his homestay family.
• Language Travel Magazine Star Awards - For the 2nd year in a row, AmeriSpan Study Abroad was voted BEST AGENCY in NORTH AMERICA by language schools throughout the world.
• AmeriSpan Study Abroad Named LTM's 2011 Best Agency in North America - AmeriSpan awarded LTM's Best Agency in North America for the third year in a row.

General Information

• Taiwan Consular Information Sheet - A U.S. government information sheet with Taiwan entry requirements, safety and security issues, medical insurance, health information, and more.

• Taiwan Railway Information - Travel via train throughout Taiwan.

• An Official Travelers Health Source - The U.S. government's travel site related to health issues of travel abroad.

Hotels & Restaurants

• Food in Taiwan - An interesting general guide on eating customs in Taiwan.

• Restaurant Guide - A straight forward listing of restaurants in Taiwan categorized by cuisine type.

• Taipei Hotels and more - Hotels in Taipei and other locations within Taiwan plus general travel information.

News & Culture

• Taipei Times - An online English newspaper on Taipei and the world.

• Traditional Chinese culture in Taiwan - Everything you would want to learn about regarding the arts and culture of Taiwan! A must-see!

• Taiwan Headlines - An English newspaper.

Travel & Tourism

• Online Travel Magazine - This site has lots of travel related material such as the arts, culture, festivals, shopping, attractions, sports and much more.

• A pictorial glance at Taiwan - A fun and different view of all aspects of Taiwan.

• Lonely Planet- Destination Taiwan - A fun site that includes basic travel information, history, culture, attractions, and more for the independent traveler.