Nearly three years ago, I left Taiwan for a one month trip to visit family in the UK. Then Covid blew up, everyone was thrown into a different world and I was stranded back home in the UK. Last month, I finally returned back to Taiwan. Only 34 months later than originally planned. Boy, is it good to be back, even if I have to mask up indoors.
For those who've got to know me in the past three years, my handle Living-UK-Taiwan represents me from the UK but living in Taiwan since 2015 since I started blogging. Taiwan is like my second home and returning back here is such a delight. It's so good to see small things which are an integral part of Taiwan life again, like I've never left before. Let me show you some snapshots of every day life in Taiwan.
Convenience stores such as 7-11 are an important part of life in Taiwan and you can find one every few streets. I love going into their shops and browse the products. Simple things like drinks are my favourite. There is such a wide variety.
7-11 often do a lot of special edition cross over products with other brands. I came across this cross over shop with Snoopy the other day, apparently it only opened just before Christmas. Perfect for Snoopy fans. I hear there's a new cross over store with Sanrio ie Hello Kitty in town as well, I'm going to hunt that down soon 馃槃
Scooters are another integral part of life here. There are 8m cars in Taiwan, but 14m scooters for 24m population!! And yes, the driver is going to ride this scooter with these two gas tanks like this 馃榿
Temples can be found all over Taiwan. In some places like the rural areas their presence is even more frequent than 7-11 convenience stores! There is no requirement to wear masks outdoor but many people are so used to wearing them so continue to do so.
Art installations can be found at many tourist locations because Taiwanese love to take photos. Sometimes they're a bit random, you just have to get used to it 馃槉
Nightmarket probably the most famous must go place when you visit Taiwan. You'll find at least one in every city with lots of yummy local snacks.
This bowl of beef noodle is from a well known stall in Taipei. The beef was very tender and succulent, and the noodle had the perfect bite. The soup base was extremely flavoursome and you can enhance the flavour with the orange stuff on top. You want to know what it is? It might give you a heart attack both physically and literally!! It's beef fat - yummy and delicious 馃槇 馃構 ! And the best thing, this bowl only cost USD4!!!!
This is just a quick snapshot to share some every day life in Taiwan with you. Will be back with more content very soon!!
February HPUD Guessing Contest - Where am I going?
This month there was a good turn out to my HPUD Guessing Contest to guess where I'm going. There were lot of interesting answers including Atlantis - where's that? 馃檭, England - where I was actually leaving, Austria - not on my Pinmapple map, plus many countries where I always enjoying going. By now, of course you will know where I am and the answer is Taiwan.
Congrats to the 7 people who guessed correctly, you will share the 20 HBD prize pool and each of you will get 3 HBD. In addition, 4 of you also powered up at least 20HP on HPUD day so you will get the double bonus. Thanks to everyone who took part and look forward to you in the March HPUD!!!
| Hiver | Answer | HPUD at least |
|---|---|---|
 @deanliu | Atlantis | - |
 @cetb2008 | Austria | - |
 @sofibofi | Austria | - |
 @micheal87 | America | - |
 @nicklewis | America | - |
 @sayee | America | - |
 @nanixxx | Belgium | - |
 @dewabrata | Belgium | - |
 @ace108 | Belgium | - |
 @gems.and.cookies | Belgium | - |
 @davidke20 | Denmark | - |
 @grindle | Denmark | - |
 @voidd | Denmark | - |
 @mayt | Denmark | - |
 @jenthoughts | England | - |
 @mipiano | Germany | - |
 @hoosie | Germany | - |
 @idksamad78699 | Italy | - |
 @jane1289 | Japan | - |
 @florecitamejias | Japan | - |
 @elteamgordo | Japan | - |
 @phortun | Norway | - |
 @emeka4 | Philippines | - |
 @nkemakonam89 | Philippines | - |
 @pinkchic | Philippines | - |
 @littlebee4 | Spain | - |
 @leaky20 | Spain | - |
 @incublus | Spain | - |
 @adedayoolumide | Spain | - |
 @fantom22 | Taiwan | no |
 @nathen007 | Taiwan | yes |
 @trangbaby | Taiwan | yes |
 @coquicoin | Taiwan | yes |
 @soyunasantacruz | Taiwan | no |
 @lizelle | Taiwan | no |
 @p1k4ppa10 | Taiwan | yes |