Deployment Window: Nov 14 — Nov 29 (flexible deadline)

Why We Are Going to Taiwan

Culture, mountains, street food, and cheap flights. Here is the undeniable proof you lazy fucks.

1

A Unique Cultural Blend

  • It's a perfect mix of traditional Chinese culture, Japanese colonial-era architecture, and modern Western trends.
  • Because the ROC retreated to Taiwan, they brought and preserved a lot of fascinating pre-communist history.
  • Taipei is as secure and clean as a Japanese city, but as progressive as Western countries.
Traditional Temple
2

Breathtaking Nature Next Door

  • Epic nature is literally right outside the city.
  • We can explore breathtaking scenery like Yangmingshan National Park and soak in many natural hot springs.
Yangmingshan National Park
3

Unmatched Street Food Culture

  • Night markets are everywhere in Taipei.
  • It's the ultimate place to connect with locals and eat our way through a massive variety of cheap, amazing snacks.
Night Market
4

Deep Tea Culture

  • Similar to Japan, Taiwan takes its tea very seriously.
  • Picture wandering through lush tea farms on the hillsides, sitting down, and drinking fresh tea while looking out over beautiful mountain scenery.
Tea Farms

The Practical Specs

5. Built-in Translator

I'm slightly incompetent, but have A2 level in Mandarin to get us by. I also have local friends who can show us around and give us material non-public info to make the most of the trip.

6. Super Cheap

Flights in November are pretty cheap (around £550-£600 round trip). Once we land, it's incredibly affordable. If you thought Japan was cheap, Taiwan is even better. Plus, the currency is relatively weak currently.

7. Perfect Weather

November is the sweet spot. We completely avoid the crazy summer heat and the typhoon season. The temperature is perfect, usually sitting right around a comfortable 20-25°C.

The Final Proof

My Friend's Verdict

"...you were SO RIGHT about taiwan"

"Most beautiful country, great food, 10/10"

"I even climbed a mountain. Like that's how good it was."

"You need to convince them?????? Omg I woukd not need convincing, was AMAZING."

So, are we doing this?