Convenience stores are life support
7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Hi-Life are everywhere (6,000+ on a small island). Pay bills, collect packages, print documents, eat meals, charge your phone. They're infrastructure, not shops.
🏠 Daily life in Taiwan
Daily life in Taiwan comes down to small habits — laundry, groceries, schedules, household routines — that locals do on autopilot and newcomers learn by watching.
In Taiwan, daily life comes down to a few things: convenience stores are life support, safety is exceptional, and politeness is genuine.
Safety is exceptional
Taiwan is one of the safest places on Earth. Lost wallets are returned. Bags are left unattended at cafés. Walking alone at night in any city is completely normal.
Politeness is genuine
Taiwanese people are genuinely kind — not just polite. Strangers help with directions, carry bags, and offer seats. The warmth is real and unprompted.