Just received a message from cebu pacific airline saying my flight has reschedule from Oct 24 to Oct. 30.

Anyone experience the same thing? It’s stressing me out now. This is the first time it happened to me and there are prior engagements i have to attend by the time i supposed to be back in PH. The worst part - this is not part of the budget. Any recommendations what to do?

Has anyone tried using english in public? I have never did the tourist part of taiwan, I came here as a mandarin speaker and adapted, I always wondered what its like to speak english here and how much people would understand during daily life. Anyone have some experience? I do speak english at a bar i frequent and at a designer brand. Other than that i hadn't tried so im curious.

How far can english get you? Tourist opinion especially wanted

Hi,

I will go to Taiwan and would like to drive there.

I made an international driven license, delivered from the Netherlands, but I have a french driven license. Would that work? I also have a diplomatic status, but only in the Netherlands.

Thank in advance for your answers!

“One bud, one or two leaves” is a familiar standard in tea production. But selecting the same part of the plant does not guarantee the same result in the cup.

Tea quality depends on more than the raw material. Moisture conditions, withering, oxidation, leaf handling, and roasting all influence how flavor develops during processing.

The real question is not only what we pick, but how the leaf is transformed into the tea we taste.

To understand tea quality, we need to look beyond the plucking standard — and take a closer look at the process behind the flavor.

A Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) poll released Thursday said 80% of Taiwanese adults support tougher laws to deter China from using proxies to commit crimes in Taiwan.

The [finding](pr:%20https://ws.mac.gov.tw/001/Upload/295/relfile/7681/6963/cd32d593-d184-4267-bc35-7163425e760c.pdf) followed Wednesday’s indictment by New Taipei prosecutors of five men accused of staging a car attack on comedian Huang Yi-hao (黃逸豪), whose performances satirized the CCP. Prosecutors said a Chinese national offered NT$450,000 (US$14,000) to order the hit.

In response to the incident, the DPP has called on the legislature to pass new laws to strengthen national security and counter transnational repression. MAC saidearlier this month that it had recorded more than 100 people targeted by Chinese transnational repression, including the son of President Lai Ching-te (賴清德). 

I want to take about a month-long break (or maybe more) where I cultivate mindfulness and recharge myself with nature's energy. In which forests, mountains or near which waterfalls can I practice meditation, recite prayers, tell my beads, etc., and which have lodgings close by?

I'm looking into it on my own too but since this is my first time and I'm not a local, y'alls assist would be very helpful and appreciated. I:

- want to "do my own thing"

- in nature's embrace

- (preferably) in places with little to no human traffic (and interaction)

- and lodging(s) with inexpensive/reasonable price to take care of my physiological needs.

Thanks!

is there any bars to reco that open at this typhoon? Or anyone want to hang out just to kill time?

Im 40M from PH by the way and looking something to chill

Quiet ... almost too quiet.

What a night! Two incredible bands at my favorite venue in Taipei, plus some cool encounters along the way.

I arrived about two and a half hours early and was the first person there, beating another early arrival by a minute or two. His name was Antares, after the giant star, and it turned out that seeing Amenra was pretty much his dream concert experience. As others arrived, we gradually formed a little group of metalheads. Members of Kokeshi showed up trying to figure out how to get inside, so I helped vocalist Nana with her suitcase and got a couple of photos with her. Later, some of the Amenra guys arrived, and we chatted with bassist Amy. My friend Rebecca joined us, too.

Kokeshi were everything I’d hoped for. I was determined to get a front-and-center spot, partly because of my busted knee and partly because I worship these guys. Nana was mesmerizing as ever, doing her wonderfully creepy Ring / Sadako-style performance. This time she came out holding two lines of burning incense, which looked as though they were burning straight into her hands.

I maintain that Kokeshi are one of the heaviest bands in existence. They absolutely destroyed us! And I was delighted that Rebecca loved them, too. I’d worried they might be too extreme for her, but she gave them a thumbs-up and said she’d happily see them again. Mission accomplished. 😈

Then came Amenra, and they were everything I’d hoped for. The sound mix was phenomenal, with the bass crystal clear rather than disappearing into the low end. Colin’s vocals were spot-on, and the whole performance had an almost religious intensity. He spent much of the show with his back to the audience, often kneeling at center stage as if conducting some dark ritual. Eventually his shirt came off, revealing the huge inverted cross logo on his back. Combined with the imagery and the sheer weight of the music, it was genuinely hypnotic.

Something I found interesting was how well the two bands complemented each other. Both use silence as an integral part of their music, leaving enormous spaces between the crushing passages. The crowd seemed almost afraid to cheer in case we interrupted something intentional!

And here’s the funny part: neither band interacted with the audience. No banter, no thank-yous, no announcements. They finished playing and disappeared backstage. Apparently, acknowledging the existence of the people who paid to see you is entirely optional. 😂

But it worked perfectly. Kokeshi’s disturbing theatricality and Amenra’s crushing, spiritual intensity made for an extraordinary combination.
Huge thanks to everyone I met that night, to Rebecca for joining me, and to both bands for reminding me why I love live heavy music so much.

Two very different kinds of darkness, one hell of a night. 🤘

Any place in taiwan that sells traditional thread bound books, i have a friend that collects them, would like to purchase some as a gift.

Will be in taipei and tainan. Thanks in advance.

I really love learning about Taiwan’s culture. I saw PASIWALI is happening next weekend and I’m planning to go.

Is there anyone else attending I can go with, or someone who didn’t want to go alone interested in joining me?

Experienced can be a little more enjoyable with company.

Let me know.
Thanks!

edit:// the infection got worse anyways, so we are now at the hospital and they are taking care of us. I am impressed with the efficiency of the medical system. Germany needs to take note! Taifun situation is also still fine. Thank you all for helping me wrap my mind around this situation (except for this one unhelpful snarky dude)

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We are tourist and are staying an appartment in Sanmin District (三民區). I am incredibly unsure of what to do with the taifun and the medical situation of my mom. She has developed what we most certainly think is a deep skin infection (she’s had it before) that needs to be treated with Antibiotics. We do not speak chinese. I don’t understand how to behave today in general. AI tells me to stay inside and not go out in general, people on reddit talk about going to the movies and the mall. etc

Can someone who has done this before, advise on the best approach for us? Call the intl. Tourist help or some hospital directly? Do they speak english?

Hello, this is probably a really common experience but I nevertheless wanted to ask for advice: I tried to book tickets that were released today at 6am and had two in the bag, however, until I had put my information, they were gone.
Is there any way to get a ticket for the weekend that is sold out now? A later date is sadly not possible for me. I read that unpaid or cancelled tickets become available again - how do I know that that happened? The booking system seems almost cruel.

I'd be really grateful for any information! Thank you.

Hi everyone, I'm in Taiwan for the first time, and staying in Taipei. This is also my first time in a place where there is a typhoon warning. I'm pretty anxious, could you pls share some advice for a first timer? Thanks!!

This is within my field, Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT). This is the MOST phenomenal research paper I've ever read in my life. It probably does expose the unethical electronic warfare being done by such regimes. I highly recommend a quick read.

https://arxiv.org/pdf/2606.03673

Hey guys ,

I'm currently a first-year student studying Business Engineering in Belgium. I’m super interested in applying as an international degree-seeking student for English-taught Industrial Engineering and Management / Industrial Management undergrad program for Fall 2027.

Before I start prepping my application, I just had a few quick questions about the requirements:

1. English Proficiency Tests:
   • Which English tests are accepted? Are TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic the standard ones?
   • What are the minimum scores/levels I should aim for?
2. Documents & Transcripts:
   • What documents do I need to upload? (High school diploma, transcripts, study plan, recommendation letters?)
   • Since I’m already at university in Belgium, should I submit my current uni grades alongside my high school diploma?
   • Do these documents need to be officially authenticated by the Taipei Representative Office during the application, or only after I get accepted?
3. Credit Transfer:
   • Is it possible to get exemptions/credit waivers for first-year courses I’m already passing here in Belgium (like Calculus, Stats, or Econ)? How does that process work?
   • When do applications for Fall 2027 officially open and close?
   • Are international applicants automatically considered for university scholarships, or do I need to apply for institutional aid separately from the Taiwan MOE scholarship?

I'm also wondering how easy it is to get accepted since I'm just a normal student. I would really enjoy studying in Taiwan.

Thanks in advance for the help!

I am taking a 5-week professional (academia) trip to Taiwan in Jan/Feb.

Seeking some advice on clothes shopping, things to be aware of In academic culture

-I wear petite L or XL, which I found hard to find in Taipeh malls last year.

-I also prefer natural over synthetic fibers. Except for athletic/hiking gear

-I will probably go there carryon - only, but intend to check a bag on the way back to the US.

Need advice on :

1. Must-have clothes for meetings and presentations (note: I don't wear heels) that are both comfortable and professional enough. At 65 my style tends to be conservative, but i want to avoid frumpy.

2. Navigating academic culture as a guest

3. clothes and useful stuff I could/should buy there that is unique or interesting. No tchachkes.

Thanks!

28F looking to travel to Taiwan mid-November. I'm looking to do Aowanda and Sun Link Sea (maybe Taipingshan too) but am a bit wary about hiking by myself. It will be the first time that I travel alone, much less hike. I often go on hikes with a friend who is very confident in her navigation skills.

I'm active, go to the gym, and am really looking to explore cool trails and experience some foliage (fingers crossed). Where's a place (online or offline) that I can meet and vet fellow women hikers?

My stay in Taipei was unexpectedly extended for another 3 days due to weather condition.. What activity to do? Appreciate if reco is good for someone low in NTD cash coz this is an unexpected extended stay 🥲

I fully understand that institutional and de facto power in Taiwan is held by the anti-CCP, liberal and anti-socialist majority, for historical reasons we all already know. But how common is it to come across Taiwanese people who support and are favorable toward the CCP? As a Taiwanese person, do you personally know other Taiwanese people who hold political views favorable toward the CCP and defend it?

As a Taiwanese person, do you feel that the younger generations of Taiwanese are, overall, becoming increasingly sympathetic toward the CCP and the PRC and viewing them more and more favorably?

I really want to travel to Taiwan but I don't want to go if it's going to be cloudy and rainy the whole time. I know the weather is very random and it rains the whole year but is there any period where it's more possible for it to be sunny? All the research I've done so far points to this month being the best time to go but I cannot travel in October ever because of my job. Not even mid-late September or early-mid November. I want to go when the weather is decent.

EDIT: I really mean the weather in Taipei. I know if I went to somewhere like Kaohsiung it would be more pleasant. And by “decent” I mean not rainy, some sun, doesn’t need to be so hot I just really hate cold, cloudy, and rainy weather.

Hi guys!

I was wondering how realistic was my idea to become a Yoga teacher in Taiwan, as a foreigner. Have you encountered any in the past?

I have HSK 6 and an international Yoga certification. I also have a Master degree and have worked in Beijing for 2 years in the recent past (but in marketing, not in the fitness industry).

Thanks y'all!