Taiwan — overrated or just right?
Started by BirminghamBaz · 11 Mar 2026 · 811 views
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11 Mar 2026 at 19:36
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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11 Mar 2026 at 20:51
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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12 Mar 2026 at 08:02
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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12 Mar 2026 at 10:48
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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12 Mar 2026 at 11:35
Great report! Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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12 Mar 2026 at 22:00
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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13 Mar 2026 at 01:19
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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13 Mar 2026 at 12:47
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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13 Mar 2026 at 19:11
Did you feel safe in the red light areas?
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13 Mar 2026 at 21:36
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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14 Mar 2026 at 06:40
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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14 Mar 2026 at 09:58
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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14 Mar 2026 at 12:54
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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14 Mar 2026 at 15:38
How's the daytime scene there compared to Colombia?
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15 Mar 2026 at 01:18
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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15 Mar 2026 at 03:56
100% agree. The quality there is hard to beat.
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15 Mar 2026 at 08:57
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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15 Mar 2026 at 12:43
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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15 Mar 2026 at 20:28
Good info. I'd add that the morning is the best time to go.
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15 Mar 2026 at 21:58
Thanks for sharing. Did you use freelancers or find girls through referrals?
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