What are the essential items to pack?
The average airline luggage allowance is 20 kg, and this dictates what to pack and what not to. The essentials will include, smart clothes for work, seasonal clothes depending on the time of year you come to Taiwan. Summers are very hot and humid and loose cotton clothes and shorts are best for leisure time. Winter is not too cold but some warm clothing is necessary. Tall men and women may have difficulty finding clothes/shoes to fit so these may well be the most essential items. Anti-perspirant for the aforementioned summers is also a useful addition to any toiletry packs well as personal medication. Other essentials include a favourite EFL or grammar book, air ticket receipts, any important documentation and a copy of your contract. Mementos from home for helping introduce you to students will also be useful.
