Just got home last night from our week-long vacation there in Taiwan. Now, I am cramming all my assignments and pretending that our vacation was only a good dream I had.

Of course, we understand that nobody's perfect. Every country has its flaws. However, that won't stop me from saying that Taiwan was great. I guess it's safe to say that I have fallen in love. Hahaha Seriously, I found myself checking airplane tickets just to be back there again one day. There are things I want to do again, other things I want to try, and other places to visit. It was too bad that it was rainy when we went to Jiufen; if only the weather had been okay, I would have insisted on staying there and watching the scenery. I also would have roamed around Keelung, especially walking by the seaside area. Also, as someone who had tiny 'traumatic' experiences from traveling, I would say that Taiwan has healed me from those. I am also thankful for the people because they're generally respectful and nice. Despite the language barrier, the people we interacted with were not rude and it did not stop them from helping us.

For now, we have to return, work hard for the betterment of our own country, and save money so that I can afford another vacation there with my family. Gosh I really miss being there, I can't stop my tears from falling hahaha :< See you again one day, Taiwan!

Hi guys! I will have my Military Service on January. I lived in another country and just went here in Taiwan last year. I'm kinda ready but I just want to ask if we could have a leave during important holidays such as New Year or Chinese New Year and other holidays? I just want to know so I'd be able to spend it with my family and prepare myself for what's to come. Thank you!

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for good places to watch the sun rise in Taipei City (or nearby)? I've been thinking of getting up early for the first sunrise of the year on New Year's Day. I thought maybe Chiang-Kai Shek or Tamsui might work? Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

Airbnb looks like it would cost about $1,600 for a 2-month stay. Apartments may be cheaper, but I cannot think of any apartments in Taipei that would let a tenant rent for only just 2-3 months, though. Any suggestions or ideas? It's just me, one person.

I was in Hualien back in 2019 and it was amazing. I know that there's not much going on now after the earthquake. My main goals for Feb were to see Taroko and Qingshui but I understand that's not an option now. I would still like to visit Hualien again, albeit for only 2 nights now. I would still like to put some money into the local economy as I know they are hurting from lack of tourism.

Is Dongdamen night market still lively? I had such a good time there I'd like to visit it again.

Last time I was there, I rented a motorbike and just got lost in the countryside for hours, it was amazing. In 2019 there was still plenty to see aside from the park and cliffs. Is this still an option? I'm unsure of how far the damage has spread.

I would like to take a train from Kaohsiung > Hualien > Taipei.

Given my plans, is it still worth a short visit?

Hey guys,

I am an on-off Taiwan resident who loves football (soccer, etc). I noticed there was a lack of coverage about Taiwan’s national football teams so have been writing a blog for a while now.

If you want to keep up to date with various happenings, please check it out. I’d love to get some feedback if you had some.

I also set up a Twitter/X account too.

Site: Formosafootball.com

Twitter: @footballformosa

I would like to ask:
If a foreigner living in Taiwan does not understand Chinese, how can they buy products on Taiwanese websites?

Hey guys, so I am currently on holiday in Taipei and this morning I came to the conclusion that I had lost my bag, aside from some toiletries nothing of real importance was lost except for my antidepressants.

I currently am taking 10 mg of lexapro, I haven’t been able to reach my country’s embassy yet, but does anyone know if it’s possible to get it aswell as a tourist?

Kaohsiung new train station, which took 18 years to build, is finally ready.

It has been 18 years since Kaohsiung Station was built. Personally, I feel that the station is a bit too large, and it takes a lot of time to walk through it.

https://youtu.be/Aadl0qcfGtw

As i've arrived in taipei, i went to a convenience store to buy an easycard, and saw supercards. Is there any difference between both cards? Thank you

Title Article (English): https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202412260015

Other more detailed (Chinese):

https://www.businesstoday.com.tw/article/category/183027/post/202412240017/

https://www.businesstoday.com.tw/article/category/183027/post/202412250033/

summary with details from thread post

thread post link: (in comments, I'm not sure if link is allowed over privacy concerns)

A 17-year-old girl went to work at a McDonald's branch in Taipei City, but her supervisor sexually assaulted her for a year. During off-duty periods, the supervisor would exploit blind spots in the monitor and drag her to corners to carry out the abuse. Because the girl could not find anyone to confide in, including her mother who suffered from depression, and really needed this job, she opened a side account to talk with herself to cope with the trauma.

After leaving her job, she reported it to McDonald's and filed a police report. Although the supervisor was fired, he continued to call and harass her. She developed depression and sought medical treatment secretly without informing her mother.

Due to her family's financial difficulties, after leaving McDonald's, she looked for part-time job opportunities. Unfortunately, she encountered an online fake investment scam and lost all 90,000 yuan (3,000 USD) of her savings.

Later, she saw advertisements of money-making opportunities on the Internet. As long as she provided a bank account, she would receive money. She mistakenly believed in the fraud group and provided the account. The police confirmed that they received a report to track down the fraud group and notified the girl to report to the case in November, only to find out...😔

In the end, the cumulative impact of these traumatic experiences and depression ultimately led her to commit suicide.

*McDonald's in the United States does not directly operate the franchise in Taiwan, but it has granted the right to utilize its brand and could take reputation damage as a result of this incident.

Hsinchu —> Yilan —> Jiufen —> Taipei —> Yu Shan —> Hualien & Taroko National Park —> Nanhu Dashan —> Dahu Township —> Daxue Mountain —> Xiaoliuqiu

A few more recent pictures of the abandoned dogs in Yunlin County that I discovered a few years ago. My wife and I have been helping to pay for their food ever since and of the seven dogs that I originally found, we were able to get three of them rescued by a charity. The remaining four dogs could not be captured as they were too scared.

I am planning a trip to Taiwan for the end of March 2025 and we were hoping to go to Hualien and Taroko gorge as a day trip from there. Any idea if Taroko gorge will llkely be open by then? Or at least anything worth making the trip from Taipei down to Haulien? If not, is there anything else I should consider visiting national park wise that is comparable? We will be spending some time in Tainan in the south and were also thinking of Sun Moon Lake as well.

Hi! I'm thinking of doing a round island trip on a motorcycle in November and am wondering if you all can share some interesting places for camping, hiking or close to nature? thank you!

Hey guys! In Taiwan for a few weeks from the UK and wondering if there are any PS5 or Switch games I can only get here, physically or at all. Especially interested if they're Taiwanese games and/or based in Taiwan. I have The Legend of Tianding and wondering if there are any more. Thank you!

Hello! Me and my younger brother are in the taiwan conscripts military service does any one know if one of us can retire early or is it possible if one of us file for early retirement?

Hello, I am a Hong Kong citizen wanting to use the Taiwan Carousell app to purchase clothing to ship to a 7-Eleven store with ‘Cash on Delivery’.

I’m met with an E-invoice information page on that app that asks for a membership carrier, mobile phone barcode, or a citizen digital certificate ID.

Will I still be able to collect and pay for my clothes with a Hong Kong ID, and buying a SIM card from Taiwan? Thanks.

I got too close to a house with a mural and two dogs emerged from the bushes and started barking and chasing me and as I was getting away from them, I jumped into a field and left two big holes in the mud. It was empty but I’m worried maybe I could of caused damage because I’m not sure if there were crops growing or not.

Should I do anything? Or is it just a muddy field? There didn’t seem to be anything growing. Just black muddy earth.

Thank you so much.