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So I've been preparing and now the flight is just days away and I totally forgot the diverse group here may have some experience in country. Any suggestions on must see things/bars/etc. Anything cool I should bring back? (Was thinking with no guns, I know they have a big airsoft thing, maybe they have some nice crossbows/compounds.)
I'll be there for 10 days, first day or two is my friend here on the board's wedding, then basically a fairly strict tour by him and the wifey around the island with the last few days back in Taipei. So far I've requested $400 converted for spending $ and fear I'll want to blow more.
Rucker61
10-22-2012, 06:58
Foot massage
Stinky tofu at the Night Market
Top of the 101
Can't think of any cool bars - I'm too old for that scene, man.
Yeah, I'm looking forward to a few good massages for sure. (Not the happy ending kind or at least not that I'd admit.)
Golf shafts? I've heard Taiwan exports great golf shafts. [LOL]
Delfuego
10-22-2012, 09:03
Food brother, street food, restaurant food, everywhere food. They also have the best green tea on planet earth, feel free to bring home a box for me [Beer]
Boba.
When Boba tea shop was getting popular in US around 2000, Taiwanese business owners were brining bucket of boba from Taiwan to Los Angeles.
Yeah I like the boba place in Denver near Federal or 6th? There was one in Fort Collins but I think I was the only customer. Never saw another. It closed. :(
Think Food was a foregone conclusion. Just hoping to avoid enough of the raw gross water critters and double down on all the other tasty meat products.
ChunkyMonkey
10-22-2012, 11:53
Cost of food and entertainment is just about the same as here. E.G. A mcD meal costed $6.50 in USD or about 200Taiwanese bucks. So keep that in mind - if you are planning to treat your newly wed buddy and his family etc.. $400 might be enough. HAVE FUN, I am jealous!
dwalker460
10-22-2012, 12:06
Have not been to Taiwan, just Mainland China. My wife has some Taiwanese friends so I can have her ask them about cool stuff to do.
Stinky tofu at the Night Market
That's about the only thing I'd opt for if I went back.
ChunkyMonkey
10-22-2012, 13:02
That's about the only thing I'd opt for if I went back.
There are plenty of deep fried stinky tofu in Chinese joints in Denver area. You just have specify hongkong or taiwanese style.
http://imageplay.net/img/tya22289213/fried_stinky_tofu.jpg
My inlaws+ wife & kids and sister in laws family all went to Japan and south Korea for vacation last month.
Wife said of was one of the best.vacation ever.
It is always best to buy item ( where you are going) that we do not have here. of course it has to clear customs.
I asked my wife to buy 100 patches of ketoprofen topical NSAID patch.
Suprised stinky tofu has such high remarks. Saw it on strange foods. The american-taiwanese friend hates the stuff. (Even more when his wife eats some then tries kisses.)
Cylinder Head
10-23-2012, 09:46
So I've been preparing and now the flight is just days away and I totally forgot the diverse group here may have some experience in country. Any suggestions on must see things/bars/etc. Anything cool I should bring back? (Was thinking with no guns, I know they have a big airsoft thing, maybe they have some nice crossbows/compounds.)
I'll be there for 10 days, first day or two is my friend here on the board's wedding, then basically a fairly strict tour by him and the wifey around the island with the last few days back in Taipei. So far I've requested $400 converted for spending $ and fear I'll want to blow more.
I have spent months of my life there, best friend is a model/actor there. You will absolutely blow more money than that, it's not a really cheap place. Where on the island are you staying, Taipei or elsewhere?
If you like clubs an old buddy just opened up the OTS Chess Club, lots of foreign models there.
I have spent months of my life there, best friend is a model/actor there. You will absolutely blow more money than that, it's not a really cheap place. Where on the island are you staying, Taipei or elsewhere?
If you like clubs an old buddy just opened up the OTS Chess Club, lots of foreign models there.
Taipei for wedding and at end. All over during.
Some of the costs such as planned meals already paid for so my play money is mainly in addition to that. (And I prefer local vendors vs tourist trap and/or nice places.) Was like that in Czech Republic, eat at foreigner establishment for $$$ or eat locally for $3.
What about Japan? I have a 4 hour layover in Narita, so figure 3 hours to screw around. Easy to escape nearby or best to just hold tight in the airport and look at all the really F***ed up idea for porn they got?
Rucker61
10-23-2012, 14:32
What about Japan? I have a 4 hour layover in Narita, so figure 3 hours to screw around. Easy to escape nearby or best to just hold tight in the airport and look at all the really F***ed up idea for porn they got?
It's a medium-long train ride into the city from Narita. It's not worth the short time you have. I don't remember seeing any tentacle porn at the airport. If you can get into the United Red Carpet Club, you have to check out the beer pouring machines. Also, they have free shower facilities in the Club, and it's very nice to finish the trip shiny and clean.
ChunkyMonkey
10-23-2012, 14:42
What about Japan? I have a 4 hour layover in Narita, so figure 3 hours to screw around. Easy to escape nearby or best to just hold tight in the airport and look at all the really F***ed up idea for porn they got?
You might spend up that money on the damn vending machines at Narita airport alone. Try their 'instant' curry rice! [Tooth]
ANADRILL
10-23-2012, 15:01
the airport sucks ass:(
ANADRILL
10-23-2012, 15:02
It's a medium-long train ride into the city from Narita. It's not worth the short time you have. I don't remember seeing any tentacle porn at the airport. If you can get into the United Red Carpet Club, you have to check out the beer pouring machines. Also, they have free shower facilities in the Club, and it's very nice to finish the trip shiny and clean.
Narita is okay, they have a good selection of high tech gadgets, that are only available in Japan. Beer is quite expensive, but not much else to do there, it's quite a sterile place.
BushMasterBoy
10-23-2012, 16:09
Silver pandas are nice. They bring a premium on eBay. MAKE SURE THEY ARE REAL. Nice digital scale and a strong magnet. Make sure they weigh correctly and are not magnetic.
http://www.silver-investor-gold-investor.com/image-files/chinese-silver-panda-reverse.jpg
Rucker61
10-23-2012, 16:10
Narita is okay, they have a good selection of high tech gadgets, that are only available in Japan. Beer is quite expensive, but not much else to do there, it's quite a sterile place.
He can always explore the mystery controls on the toilets.
He can always explore the mystery controls on the toilets.
Another fear of mine. Please tell me most of Taiwan has normal toilets, buttons or no. Don't want to try one of those squating over a trough thingies I've seen.
Little last second for the magnet, can maybe find a old hard drive. But then I'd still need a scale. :(
dwalker460
10-23-2012, 17:01
radio shack has both, in stock
Great-Kazoo
10-23-2012, 17:07
When you hit the clubs, ALWAYS check for Lumps & Bumps.
Rucker61
10-23-2012, 18:37
Another fear of mine. Please tell me most of Taiwan has normal toilets, buttons or no. Don't want to try one of those squating over a trough thingies I've /
I've only seen those rarely in Taiwan. I was referring to the highly technological toilets in Japan that have mysterious functions not seen in the West. Push random buttons at your risk
Those gold taiwanese gold coins were really really popular in CA during 1988-1994 on a neckbands. I remember my parents acquiring bunch of them.
OF course, at that time the Au were fraction of the cost of Au right now.
Silver pandas are nice. They bring a premium on eBay. MAKE SURE THEY ARE REAL. Nice digital scale and a strong magnet. Make sure they weigh correctly and are not magnetic.
http://www.silver-investor-gold-investor.com/image-files/chinese-silver-panda-reverse.jpg
Make sure you take a variety of stomach pills for diarrhea, etc. You just never know.
Taiwan?
Most likely not.
If someone's going to forrest or jungle heavy places like south america or some part of east Asian countries near equator, it might be good idea.
Taiwan?
Most likely not.
If someone's going to forrest or jungle heavy places like south america or some part of east Asian countries near equator, it might be good idea.
Guess you've never got the $hits from eating Chinese food?? The street vendors may smell good, but they can be much worse on the stomach especially for non natives.....
Cylinder Head
10-23-2012, 22:59
Taipei for wedding and at end. All over during.
Some of the costs such as planned meals already paid for so my play money is mainly in addition to that. (And I prefer local vendors vs tourist trap and/or nice places.) Was like that in Czech Republic, eat at foreigner establishment for $$$ or eat locally for $3.
In Taipei most everything goes on within ten blocks of Sogo or at the Warner Plaza by Taipei 101. You can ask someone to take you to the night markets as well which are a lot of fun. I had snake blood one night and it was an experience.
Street vendor food is amazing everywhere.
Kenting is awesome if you like beaches and/or surfing. That's a little south. Beautiful place.
Rucker61
10-23-2012, 23:15
Guess you've never got the $hits from eating Chinese food?? The street vendors may smell good, but they can be much worse on the stomach especially for non natives.....
Nope, never had a problem with anything in Taipei, in over twenty visits. Mainland China? India? Very different story. Taipei is just fine. No, strike that. It's great. Fantastic restaurants everywhere.
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