Teach in Taiwan Next??

http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sNo=0000218
Bus # 1962 from Banqiao District to the TPE Airport
Saw many people with flip flops on despite steady rain

While I was trekking through Taipei, Taiwan I thought this has got to be one of the easiest countries/cities for a native English speaker to travel around. If you are planning to visit or move there, do it! I used the MRT and local buses to travel throughout the Northern part of Taiwan. I decided to stay in the Banqaio District - which turned out to be the best place for me. It was 5 minutes for the MRT Station. From researching before travel, I decided to get a two-day pass, which gave me access to buses and the subway line most of my trip.  November 2019 Update: I still live in the states and have never completed this entry, but wanted to share these pictures from my vacation. It was a great experience that I will always treasure. I saw some magnificent art and ate delicious street food. 

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