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Moving to Taiwan can be exciting, and deeply confusing.
Between idealized YouTube videos, outdated blog posts, and overly optimistic advice, it’s hard to know what’s actually realistic.

Bubble Tea Island helps you make informed decisions about Taiwan, before you invest years, money, or emotional energy.

Who This Is For

Bubble Tea Island is for people who are:

  • Considering moving to Taiwan long-term
  • Planning to study in Taiwan (language or degree programs)
  • Trying to find work in Taiwan as a foreigner
  • Unsure whether Taiwan is the right place for them, not just an exciting idea

If you’re looking for:

  • visa guarantees
  • job placement
  • shortcuts or “life hacks”

This is not the right place.

If you want:

  • clarity
  • realism
  • context
  • honest trade-offs

You’re in the right place.

What Makes This Different

Most information about Taiwan falls into two extremes:

  • overly negative
  • unrealistically positive

Bubble Tea Island sits in between.

Here, you’ll find:

  • lived experience, not theory
  • cultural context, not just rules
  • explanations of why things work the way they do
  • honest discussions about limitations, trade-offs, and long-term realities

The goal is not to sell you a dream — it’s to help you decide wisely.

How I Can Help You

Taiwan Reality Check

For people still deciding

A one-hour call to assess whether Taiwan fits your goals, expectations, and personality.

We’ll talk about:

  • lifestyle vs reality
  • work and income expectations
  • language requirements
  • social life & integration
  • common misconceptions

Ideal if you’re unsure and want clarity before committing.

Move / Study / Work in Taiwan Strategy Session

For people already planning Taiwan

A deep-dive session focused on your situation, timeline, and constraints.

We’ll cover:

  • realistic pathways
  • planning mistakes to avoid
  • education or job market strategy
  • cultural and practical considerations

Ideal if you’ve decided on Taiwan and want a realistic plan.

Taiwan Planning Package

For long-term movers and serious planners

A short consulting package over several weeks to help you build a clear, realistic roadmap.

Ideal if Taiwan is a major life decision for you.

book a consultation

About Me

I’m originally from Belgium, and I’ve spent over five years living in Taiwan.

I first came to Taiwan to study Chinese, intending to stay for one year.
That year turned into a longer journey.

I went on to complete my master’s degree at National Taiwan University, one of Taiwan’s top universities, where I experienced the local academic system from the inside. During and after my studies, I completed several internships and later worked for around two years in a local Taiwanese start-up, navigating the job market, workplace culture, and everyday realities as a foreigner.

Over time, I’ve seen Taiwan from multiple angles:

  • as a student
  • as a language learner
  • as an intern
  • as a full-time employee
  • and now as a business owner

Today, I co-run Polylocal, a consultancy that helps bridge Taiwan and Europe, working on cross-cultural communication, market understanding, and collaboration between the two regions.

Bubble Tea Island exists because I’ve seen how often people make major life decisions about Taiwan based on incomplete, idealized, or misleading information. My goal is not to sell Taiwan as a destination, but to help you understand whether it truly fits you, and how to approach it realistically if you decide to go.

I don’t offer guarantees or shortcuts.
I offer context, honesty, and perspective built from lived experience.

Start With Insight

Not ready for a call yet?

You can start with:

  • in-depth articles about life, work, and study in Taiwan
  • honest breakdowns of common mistakes
  • realistic discussions about language, culture, and expectations

For Companies & Organizations

Bubble Tea Island focuses on individuals.

For companies, institutions, and organizations entering Taiwan or working with Taiwanese partners, I also co-run Polylocal, a consultancy specializing in cross-cultural communication and market entry between Europe and Asia.

Check out polylocal

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