Taiwan: Okay, Spill. What's *Actually* Good About It?
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You only truly experience what a 'pedestrian hell' it is once you leave Taipei.
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Seriously. I was shocked when I visited Tainan and Kaohsiung – scooters were parked right under the covered walkways, blocking the path! I recall Taipei specifically has signs prohibiting this.
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My favorite thing about Taiwan is the breakfast shops. It's the only place in the world where the 'aunties' (shop ladies) will call me 'handsome guy'.
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Come to our Guangdong, everyone will call you 'leng zai' (handsome guy)!
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You'll see 'uncles' (older men) walking around casually dressed – undershirts, shorts, flip-flops – and you'd never guess they're loaded. People here tend not to show off; most are very friendly and easygoing.
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It's like in Guangzhou – those grandpas in undershirts? They might just be carrying the keys to three buildings they own, ready to collect rent.
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Because Taiwan has five men I absolutely adore.
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Who are they?
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Honey, you're so sweet, I'm incredibly touched! It reads like a beautifully written piece – almost like a passage from a Chinese literature textbook.
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Hahahaha, for real?
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My favorite thing here is their love for puns/wordplay (especially homophones).
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I like Taiwan because I'm a fan of Wang Shijian.
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Taiwanese people are very friendly and polite, and they tend to speak in a gentle, soft-spoken manner.
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Friendly? Yeah, I guess they're alright...
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I love the simple, honest kindness of Taiwanese people. If you ask an 'ah po' (elderly lady) for directions, she'll even remind you to stay safe on your journey.
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Anyway, I really love traveling in Taiwan!
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You should check out my Taiwan travel journal!