New Low Cost and New Addition to 2017 Trip

The North Park 2017 Taiwan Trip has begun recruiting. the trip will depart on May 14 and return on the 29th. Due to the lower than expected airfare, we decided to lower the cost to 2,700. We will maintain this price unless the airfare changes. 

This time, we are going to have an exciting addition, Taijiang National Park. It is a important Wetland in Taiwan's southwest coast. this wetland ecosystem includes the second largest mangrove forest in Taiwan, salt field and oyster ranges. its famous mangrove "Green Tunnel" has become a hot attraction in the area.  I

  

We plan to visit this unique ecological wonder on May 27, two days before we head back to the States. it will be a new learning opportunity.

Link to the Nation Park http://www.tjnp.gov.tw/Eng/index.aspx

 

 

Oyster Farm

 

 "Taiwan Ecology and Culture Study Tour" is part of the "Culture and Ecology of Asia" course at North Park University. It is open to all North Parkers regardless registering for the course not.

 

For folks from other academics institutes, even  though you cannot join us for this trip, I will be happy to provide information you need, in case you would like to plan for your own trip

 

Please contact Dr. Tim Lin tlin@northppark.edu

Tayphoon Killer--Taiwan's Central Mountain Range-Protector of The Island

Taiwan's Central Mountain Range going through the entire island is the most important geological feature in Taiwan. Not only cultivating highly diverse species spectacular sceneries, this mountain range also protect Taiwan from the power of Typhoons.

Taiwan Ranked Top One Best Place for Expats

InterNations, the largest expat/travel web site has ranked Taiwan the first place for the "Best Places for Expats in 2016". The reporte sited nature, friendliness and economy as the factors that made this island on the top destination for expats to live and work.

This small island country also holds second place for overall satisfaction with life abroad, with overall satisfaction with life abroad, with 93% voicing their general contentment.

Under the "Working Abroad Index", 34% of expat expressed a "complete satisfied" with their job, far higher than the global average of 16%. Among all indices, "Ease of Setting" ranked the worst at the 10th place. The survey blamed on the language issues.  Only 23% overall agree that learning the local language here is easy (global average, 37%). However, being ranked first place in the "Friendliness" subcategory even out some of the negatives.

For the detail, please go to the link:
https://www.internations.org/expat-insider/2016/the-best-and-worst-places-for-expats

"Taiwan Ecology and Culture Study Tour" is part of the "Culture and Ecology of Asia" course at North Park University. It is open to all North Parkers regardless registering for the course not.

 

For folks from other academics institutes, even  though you cannot join us for this trip, I will be happy to provide information you need, in case you would like to plan for your own trip

 

 

 

 

 

Taiwan Ranked Top One Best Place for Expats

InterNations, the largest expat/travel web site has ranked Taiwan the first place for the "Best Places for Expats in 2016". The reporte sited nature, friendliness and economy as the factors that made this island on the top destination for expats to live and work.

This small island country also holds second place for overall satisfaction with life abroad, with overall satisfaction with life abroad, with 93% voicing their general contentment.

Under the "Working Abroad Index", 34% of expat expressed a "complete satisfied" with their job, far higher than the global average of 16%. Among all indices, "Ease of Setting" ranked the worst at the 10th place. The survey blamed on the language issues.  Only 23% overall agree that learning the local language here is easy (global average, 37%). However, being ranked first place in the "Friendliness" subcategory even out some of the negatives.

For the detail, please go to the link:
https://www.internations.org/expat-insider/2016/the-best-and-worst-places-for-expats

"Taiwan Ecology and Culture Study Tour" is part of the "Culture and Ecology of Asia" course at North Park University. It is open to all North Parkers regardless registering for the course not.

 

For folks from other academics institutes, even  though you cannot join us for this trip, I will be happy to provide information you need, in case you would like to plan for your own trip

 

 

 

 

 

Another Wonderful Journey Will Soon Begin, May 14-29, 2017

North Park Students hiked up to the summit of "Hewhanshang" (3416m, 11,207ft) on 5/16/2015

We will start planning for the next trip in 2017 very soon. Please stay tune and follow our wonderful journey. If you are interested in joining us, or have any feedback, please let us know:

tlin@northpark.edu

"Taiwan Ecology and Culture Study Tour" is part of the "Culture and Ecology of Asia" course at North Park University. It is open to all North Parkers regardless registering for the course not.

 

For folks from other academics institutes, even  though you cannot join us for this trip, I will be happy to provide information you need, in case you would like to plan for your own trip