Hi, I’m Antoine.
I’m from Belgium, and I lived in Taiwan for more than five years.
I first came to Taiwan to study Chinese, stayed to do a Master’s degree at National Taiwan University, completed several internships during my studies, and later worked for about two years in a local Taiwanese start-up.
I didn’t experience Taiwan as a tourist or short-term exchange student — I built a life there:
- navigating visas and bureaucracy
- studying and working in Chinese
- dealing with cultural misunderstandings
- building local and international networks
- and eventually, outgrowing the “expat bubble (tea)”
Today, I run a business consultancy bridging Taiwan and Europe, helping companies and individuals navigate cross-cultural, educational, and professional transitions between the two regions.
This consulting work is an extension of that experience.
Move, Study & Work in Taiwan — With Clarity
Practical guidance for people who want to build a real life in Taiwan, not just visit.
I help students, professionals, and career-changers make informed, realistic decisions about studying, working, and relocating to Taiwan — based on lived experience, not glossy brochures.
This consulting is for you if you’re:
- Considering studying Mandarin in Taiwan and unsure where or how
- Thinking about doing a degree in Taiwan
- Exploring job opportunities in Taiwan as a foreigner
- Already in Taiwan but stuck, plateauing, or unsure what your next move should be
- Trying to decide between Taiwan, China, or another destination
If you’re looking for hype, promises of “easy jobs,” or influencer-style optimism — this is probably not a good fit.
If you want honest, grounded advice, it likely is.
Ready to Talk?
If you’re at a crossroads — or simply want a reality check before committing time, money, and energy — contact me to arrange a consultation.
Sometimes, one honest conversation is worth more than months of research.
Thank you for your response. ✨
A Note on Transparency
I don’t:
- place students in schools
- receive commissions from language centers
- push specific programs or universities
My incentives are aligned with yours: good decisions.
From Bubble Tea Island to Real Life in Taiwan
Bubble Tea Island started as a blog about Taiwan’s culture, society, and daily life.
Over time, it became clear that many readers weren’t just curious — they were considering serious moves.
This consulting page exists to bridge that gap:
from reading about Taiwan
to making informed choices about living there.
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