Currency tips for Taiwan — ATM vs exchange
Started by ChicagoChris · 2 Mar 2026 · 437 views
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2 Mar 2026 at 08:54
Great report! Quick question — how was the wifi at your hotel?
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2 Mar 2026 at 09:44
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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2 Mar 2026 at 14:05
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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2 Mar 2026 at 16:56
100% agree. The variety there is hard to beat.
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2 Mar 2026 at 20:16
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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3 Mar 2026 at 07:38
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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3 Mar 2026 at 11:35
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.
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3 Mar 2026 at 15:10
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were about the same but quality was different.
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3 Mar 2026 at 23:20
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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4 Mar 2026 at 07:20
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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4 Mar 2026 at 15:50
How's the food there compared to Germany?
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4 Mar 2026 at 22:31
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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5 Mar 2026 at 01:59
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to download an offline map.
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5 Mar 2026 at 02:39
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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5 Mar 2026 at 12:08
Great report! Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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5 Mar 2026 at 13:17
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try negotiating.
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5 Mar 2026 at 14:35
100% agree. The value there is hard to beat.
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5 Mar 2026 at 22:37
Good info. I'd add that the late night is the best time to go.
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6 Mar 2026 at 07:35
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.
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