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I slept in a box in Taiwan. MUJI's KW2 Hostel, Kaohsiung (高雄市, 台灣) 🇹🇼
My first time sleeping in a box!
The KW2 Hostel in Kaohsiung is designed to incorporate Muji's furnishings and is uniquely placed inside a shopping mall.
I usually make at least one trip to Kaohsiung each year and I always enjoy heading to this port city in the South of Taiwan.
This video is NOT sponsored.
Related links:
KW2 Hostel - www.kw2.com.tw/post/kw2hostel
Now and Then by NYBC - explorelocations/2063601550400491/now-then-by-nybc/
0:00 KW2 Hostel
7:03 Pier 2
11:40 LRT & Kaohsiung Station
12:15 Summary
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Відео

Lukang is home to a Sea Goddess (Chunghua County, Taiwan),(鹿港鎮, 台灣) 🇹🇼
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Join me to explore the historic town of Lukang in Chunghau County, Taiwan. Related links: Lukang Folk Arts Museum (Travel Chunghua) - tourism.chcg.gov.tw/AttractionsContent.aspx?id=305&chk=9967fdb5-e940-4c56-a9e3-ea327194a9f4&l=EN LeeLi's Restaurant Facebook Page - leelistw #taiwan #asia #lukang #chunghua 0:00 Intro 0:22 Lukang Tianhou Temple 6:22 Lukang Old Street 9:19 Folk Art Mu...
Keelung, Taiwan, is full of surprises (基隆, 台灣) 🇹🇼
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Join me for a tour around Keelung City in northern Taiwan! Related links: Keelung City Government - tour.klcg.gov.tw/en/ Keelung City Culture & Tourism Bureau - www.klccab.gov.tw/En #keelung #taiwan #asia #travel 0:00 Intro 0:30 Getting there 1:24 Maritime Plaza 7:12 Keelung Tower 11:22 Colour Houses 14:37 Nighttime
Hard Rock Hotel - Not what I expected! (Desaru Coast, Johor, Malaysia) 🇲🇾
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I travelled with my family for our first visit to the Hard Rock Hotel on the Desaru Coast in Johor, Malaysia. Hotel Website: hotel.hardrock.com/desaru-coast/ This video was not sponsored in any way. 0:00 Intro 1:04 Hard Rock Hotel, Desaru Coast 14:10 Westin Hotel & Beach 15:33 Desaru Mini Zoo 17:25 Super Lobster Restaurant #hardrockhotel #desarucoast #johor #malaysia #travel #desaruminizoo #sup...
I went to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
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I previously posted a video about Olaya in April which had some technical issues. This is an improved and extended video of my time in the Olaya District. #olaya #riyadh #saudiarabia #architecture #buildings #infrastructure #railway #constructioncompany 0:00 Arriving in Olaya District, Riyadh 3:58 Al Faisaliah Tower 16:22 King Fahad Library Park 19:34 Riyadh Metro 21:55 Kingdom Centre 23:55 Malls
How Singapore celebrated SG59 🇸🇬
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A celebration of SG59 at Buona Vista (One Holland Village) and Marina Bay. #singapore #singaporenationalday #fireworks #party
Is the Natural History Museum in Singapore worth visiting? 🇸🇬
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An exploration of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum in Singapore. Related links: Museum Tickets - lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg/visit-us/admission-fees/ #singapore #history #museum #zoology #animals
What's good in Dempsey Hill, Singapore? 🇸🇬
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This video heads to Singapore's Dempsey Hill - an area packed with gourmet restaurants and chilled out cafes. We'll also browse an exhibition showing the history of the Singapore rand Prix. 0:00 Intro 2:14 Dempsey Hill Pond 2:33 Huber's Butchery 3:09 Singapore Grand Prix history 6:03 The Cage 6:29 Tanglin Distillery 6:46 St. George's Church 7:16 Open Farm Community 7:49 Tiong Bahru Bakery Safar...
Should you visit Museum of Ice Cream, Singapore? 🇸🇬
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A review of Singapore's Museum of Ice Cream Links: Museum of Ice Cream - www.museumoficecream.com 0:00 Intro 0:25 Museum Tour 4:07 Location 4:55 Summary 5:55 Venue Rating #singapore #museumoficecream #icecream #family #kids #dempseyhill #asia
Is Holland Village Singapore's best neighbourhood? 🇸🇬
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Related links: One Holland Village - www.fareastmalls.com.sg/one-holland-village Samad Oriental Carpets - samadcarpet.com/ Bynd Artisan - www.byndartisan.com/ Frankie and Fern's - www.frankienferns.house/ Lolo's - www.lolascafe.com.sg/ 0:00 Intro 0:28 Holland Road Shopping Centre 0:59 Samad Oriental Carpets 2:18 One Holland Village 2:40 HDBs 6:05 Community Library 7:00 Chip Bee 8:07 Lor Mabong ...
Things to see in Asakusa, Tokyo 🇯🇵
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Explore Tokyo's historic Asakusa district and check out some stunning buildings designed by world-famous architect Kengo Kuma. Related links: Tokyo Tourist Information - tokyotouristinfo.com/ Taito City Culture & Arts General Website - www.culture.city.taito.lg.jp/en Kengo Kuma and Associates - kkaa.co.jp/en/ 0:00 Intro 0:16 Kimono Rental ARISA 2:05 Senso-Ji 8:26 Asakusa Culture Tourist Informa...
We stayed in a Beautiful Japanese Treehouse Resort. Ft Kita-Karuizawa Sweetgrass 🇯🇵
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My first trip to the year-round tourist destination of Karuizawa. More information: Kuraizawa Tourist Information - karuizawa-kankokyokai.jp/en/ Kita-Kuraizawa Sweetgrass - sweetgrass.jp/ Karuizawa Commongrounds - store.tsite.jp/karuizawa-cg/ Karuizawa Commongrounds Dezeen Article - www.dezeen.com/2024/03/12/klein-dytham-architecture-karuizawa-commongrounds-bookstore-nagano/ Yamba Dam Tourist I...
Is Asia's Biggest Bird Park any good? Bird Paradise, Singapore 🇸🇬
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Designed by RSP and added to Singapore's Mandai Wildlife Reserve in 2023; Bird Paradise showcases an incredible array of exotic species over a 17 hectares (42 acres) site. Mandai Wildlife Reserve tickets: www.mandai.com/en.html #family #birds #travel #singapore #asia #zoo #design Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:20 Entering the Park 2:21 Design & Construction 3:21 Penguins 3:53 Australian Outback 5:11 Sk...
Should you detour to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates? 🇦🇪
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Visiting the historic Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain. Al Jahili Fort info: abudhabiculture.ae/en/experience/historic-landmarks/al-jahili-fort #AlAin #unitedarabemirates #uae #fort #history #architecture #travel Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:00 Al Jahili Fort 1:57 Fort Exhibition 3:25 Wilfred Thesiger Exhibition
Should you visit DIRIYAH, Saudi Arabia? 🇸🇦
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I arrive in Diyirah, on the outskirts of Riyadh, as rain pours down... but the sunshine soon returns! Join me as I explore the At-Turaif district and view its Nadji and Islamic architecture. Diriyah tickets: www.diriyah.sa/en/plan-your-visit #saudiarabia #riyadh #diriyah #atturaif #travel #middleeast #architecture #history 0:00 Intro 0:20 Rain! 1:14 Bujairi Terrace 2:28 At-Turaif 6:40 Museums 7...
Living & Working in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
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Living & Working in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
The Saudi Arabia Expat Life 🇸🇦
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The Saudi Arabia Expat Life 🇸🇦
Under Construction: KAFD (King Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) 🇸🇦
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Under Construction: KAFD (King Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) 🇸🇦

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Freya-es7tv
    @Freya-es7tv 4 дні тому

    You touched on women out in the public. How would your say the corporate places treat women who are working there? Is this a good country to move to and enter a corporate workforce, in your opinion?

  • @sam3r_11
    @sam3r_11 23 дні тому

    you said for the compounds that are on the luxurious side you mentioned 80k a year but you said usd did you mean sar instead? another question if you're working for a foreign company that has an office in KSA and you're an expat ... how does taxation work in your home country say like the UK, US or Canada ?

  • @procreate8091
    @procreate8091 Місяць тому

    Too. Much of your face man show us what is around you so bouring

  • @YaserAlharbi-eg7jw
    @YaserAlharbi-eg7jw Місяць тому

    Riyadh kinda boring

    • @studydopamine-fm5pz
      @studydopamine-fm5pz 6 днів тому

      It is the capital of work education and being functional but I won’t say boring

  • @Kal-p9g
    @Kal-p9g 2 місяці тому

    Great video, very detailed

  • @Kal-p9g
    @Kal-p9g 2 місяці тому

    How does your iqama get renewed? Do u need to get an updated iqama document every 6 or 12 months?

  • @Kal-p9g
    @Kal-p9g 2 місяці тому

    Are u a working as a non UK resident or visa? Do u get taxed when transferring income to UK account?

  • @whyandwhere
    @whyandwhere 2 місяці тому

    few buildings just like every city in the world. nothing but talking..saudi

  • @anwest
    @anwest 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for the very informative video!

  • @SrNutritivo
    @SrNutritivo 2 місяці тому

    Got a serious work offer to go to work there. Looks quite impressive but lifeless 😮

  • @RAYAN_ZH10
    @RAYAN_ZH10 2 місяці тому

    Riyhadh is a night city most of the year, so if you go to the same places you visited today but after 4pm it will be crowded

  • @a.m.a6807
    @a.m.a6807 2 місяці тому

    It’s not that you’re the only tourist but nobody touring the place at the time you’ve been out, even locals won’t go out in that heat. Good filming though thanks

    • @welshmaninasia
      @welshmaninasia 2 місяці тому

      Hi. I understand and appreciate your comment. I should say though, that I was there in April The temperature was around 25-28c and it was not humid. I would say that weather was not a problem. If you were to compare it to cities across Europe, they are packed with tourists (which some cities complain against) even when the temperature is 35c+.

  • @lindasebastianTV
    @lindasebastianTV 3 місяці тому

    I got an offer to work in Riyadh. As a female expat, how about women's and men's interactions in the office? I worry about the rules of segregation.

    • @FlyingBaccardi
      @FlyingBaccardi 2 місяці тому

      Have you relocated already to saudi arabia now ??

  • @Youpipe-o5k
    @Youpipe-o5k 3 місяці тому

    thank u so much for the valuable information

  • @iisuliman
    @iisuliman 3 місяці тому

    Come to AlKhobar City.. the best ❤

  • @張昌榮-y9g
    @張昌榮-y9g 3 місяці тому

    歡迎你來台灣觀光,希望你喜歡

  • @Khan.Khan-l1g
    @Khan.Khan-l1g 3 місяці тому

    Do you want more subscribers?

  • @Khan.Khan-l1g
    @Khan.Khan-l1g 3 місяці тому

    Wonderful job ❤

  • @Aziz-do5mv
    @Aziz-do5mv 3 місяці тому

    “Unfortunately, your information is highly inaccurate, and this misleads people. The metro passes through all areas of Riyadh, and there is a main station at the airport. As for tourists and locals, they don’t go out for leisure until after sunset due to the heat. Riyadh is a nighttime city, and you will see it remarkably crowded in the evening. Even commercial stores remain open 24 hours. However, in winter, people are present almost all the time.”

    • @welshmaninasia
      @welshmaninasia 3 місяці тому

      Wow. What exactly is inaccurate? People told me that the metro doesn't connect to the airport, and I explained that I was just repeating what they said. I discussed the metro network and said that I hope to ride it in the future, when it opens. I was there in April, and the weather was nice during the daytime. I know that nighttime is more popular for locals that work during the day, but there was actually no reason why tourists shouldn't also be around before dark.

  • @WizMoh777
    @WizMoh777 3 місяці тому

    Is there a way to check if a company is legit? PS: Planning to come to KSA for the first time

  • @tuberosity.amalgum
    @tuberosity.amalgum 3 місяці тому

    Sergio's.

  • @tuberosity.amalgum
    @tuberosity.amalgum 3 місяці тому

    I ,was there. Hat ,Marc Michigan Detroit, Sergio damonis, eye check variance entry oevels. I tracked my ,"dad" back from Sergio eye monitoring.

  • @psarakis340
    @psarakis340 3 місяці тому

    Any news about when they will start selling alcohol like the UAE?

    • @hamdanakhtar40pro
      @hamdanakhtar40pro 3 місяці тому

      Don't see that happening for a few more years because of our religion islam and saudi is a majority muslim state that's why

    • @psarakis340
      @psarakis340 3 місяці тому

      @@hamdanakhtar40proI understand that, but if they really want to attract tourists they should allow them to enjoy themselves without limitations, like other muslim countries in the region such as UAE or Bahrain

    • @hamdanakhtar40pro
      @hamdanakhtar40pro 3 місяці тому

      @@psarakis340 yeah that's completely right but in islam it is prohibited to compromise on your religion for the sake of worldly affairs ( i don't know the word )

  • @abdulmalikaljarallah4198
    @abdulmalikaljarallah4198 3 місяці тому

    because of the heat in daytime, people go outside after 8pm or so when it cools down.

  • @licon318
    @licon318 3 місяці тому

    Wow, really nice video! Few foreign travelers visit Lukang. You're a professional traveler, with an in-depth trip! How many days do you stay in Taiwan?

    • @welshmaninasia
      @welshmaninasia 3 місяці тому

      Thank you. I am back in Singapore again after two weeks in Taiwan, but I go there once or twice a year. Soon after visiting Lukang, we went to Tainan. Unfortunately, my son had an accident in Tainan and needed treatment in hospital. My next video will be about the good and bad of my experience in Tainan.

  • @65WZ
    @65WZ 3 місяці тому

    If I'm not mistaken, I think "The Globe" is a restaurant with a dedicated elevator, you'll need to take from the ground floor. It's been more than a decade since I've been to Alfaisaliah 😁

  • @evtol6221
    @evtol6221 3 місяці тому

    I want to try this hostel out. Looks nice. 😊

  • @moviesisaw
    @moviesisaw 3 місяці тому

    That's a nice box

  • @Movingforward2000
    @Movingforward2000 3 місяці тому

    Equality has reached much longer in Europe than this insular place.

    • @welshmaninasia
      @welshmaninasia 3 місяці тому

      I agree that, whatever continent they're in, all non-democratic countries fall behind when it comes to levels of equality. Rather than knock it, we should be thankful that KSA is investing into tourism and further-integrating with the rest of the world. It's a positive step towards brighter future for everyone.

  • @clementihammock7572
    @clementihammock7572 4 місяці тому

    During my NS life, spent almost 10 over months in Southern Taiwan. Kaohsiung just one to two train stops from my Artillery base. My last visit (reservist In Camp Training) was quite a distance memory. I reckon many things must have changed.

    • @welshmaninasia
      @welshmaninasia 4 місяці тому

      Ah, nice. The Pier 2 area has been developed for a few years. The Performing Arts Centre (not in my video) opened in 2018, and there are other new buildings worth checking out. Kaohsiung's main train station is also undergoing a big renovation.

    • @clementihammock7572
      @clementihammock7572 4 місяці тому

      @@welshmaninasia Their Container Port is not doing well. Few Super Star Singing Concerts are bringing in the number. The Local population is not growing like Tao Yuan or Hsinchu?Middle Income Wages have been stagnated for pretty long.

    • @welshmaninasia
      @welshmaninasia 3 місяці тому

      @@clementihammock7572 I don't know the figures, but Hsinchu is certainly growing.

  • @Gh_09-
    @Gh_09- 4 місяці тому

    At the end of October, the largest entertainment season in the world will start in Riyadh. It will be at the beginning of the winter season. I advise you to visit. It is very wonderful.

    • @welshmaninasia
      @welshmaninasia 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for the heads-up. I just took a look at the Riyadh Season website. Detective Conan Live could be fun. 🙂

  • @ritalo8220
    @ritalo8220 4 місяці тому

    鹿港 is a famous old town with old street and temples. But also have some new/renovated/ cool vantage look little shops! 芋丸好好吃 ❤.

    • @welshmaninasia
      @welshmaninasia 4 місяці тому

      @@ritalo8220 I'd say it's well worth a visit. ❤️

  • @singapoorlife
    @singapoorlife 4 місяці тому

    Nice

  • @asiaversustheworld654
    @asiaversustheworld654 4 місяці тому

    Cool video

  • @evtol6221
    @evtol6221 4 місяці тому

    This is a nice video. 👌

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda 4 місяці тому

    Jon,Omg, professional ,=)

  • @djkazc1818
    @djkazc1818 4 місяці тому

    Great video mate. How do you see things going in Saudi over the next 5 ish years? Improving or deteriorating?

    • @welshmaninasia
      @welshmaninasia 3 місяці тому

      For me, the KEY issue not about how much money they spend, but rather how the KSA government operates. It needs to make travel easier and open up visa-free travel to the EU, USA etc. As a (non-EU) Brit, I can pretty-much go visa-free, but I still found their government websites difficult to deal with. I heard that many Chinese tourists are now travelling to KSA. I may add a video about this in the future. Of course, I think having nice hotels is crucial too - which I know if something they're working on.

  • @TommyHoff
    @TommyHoff 4 місяці тому

    Why would anyone go here for? Its just an unbearable hot place with nothing.

    • @ViserysTheFirst
      @ViserysTheFirst 4 місяці тому

      incorrect in both assumptions

    • @Movingforward2000
      @Movingforward2000 3 місяці тому

      @@ViserysTheFirst Incorrect how? Saudi Arabia is totalitarian state that hasnt reached as far as European countries in equality for example

    • @welshmaninasia
      @welshmaninasia 3 місяці тому

      Like any big city, Riyadh has the usual malls and cafes, but it also has some historical sites too. If all plans are delivered, it will also become a far more interesting place over the next decade or so. I didn't mind that it wasn't packed with tourists.

    • @Movingforward2000
      @Movingforward2000 3 місяці тому

      @@ViserysTheFirstNot even arab migrants wants to go to an autocracy like Saudi Arabia they go to more advanced countries in Europe were they are free & not under Saudi control

    • @TommyHoff
      @TommyHoff 3 місяці тому

      @@welshmaninasia Saudi arabia is only for muslims. The place sucks.

  • @burningphoneix
    @burningphoneix 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for visiting. As a Saudi, the Al Faisaliah tower viewing bridge is kinda abandoned because: A) No one really goes anywhere during the day because of the heat and how everything is open till very late B)Several restaurants in the tower, including the Globe, have views that are as good if not better than the viewing platform and C) The Kingdom Skybridge is a better view anyway. I think you should try some of the homegrown cafes instead of the global chains. Nearly every street has some sort of boutique coffee shop these days in Riyadh!

    • @welshmaninasia
      @welshmaninasia 4 місяці тому

      There's a cafe inside the globe? Maybe that's why I couldn't get into that part..? The Scuplture Cafe is briefly featured in my video about KAFD and I visited a lot of local coffee places in Riyadh. I did go to Starbucks a couple of times and must admit that I went to Costa Coffee pretty often as there is one just outside the Kingdom Tower and the weather in April was pretty nice (when it wasn't raining!). My videos in Riyadh were my first as an amateur youtuber (with no channel at that time), but people there were very friendly and open to chatting with me. I hope to visit more of KSA.

    • @burningphoneix
      @burningphoneix 4 місяці тому

      @@welshmaninasia Yeah, there's a restaurant and a cigar lounge up there. I think they locked the door so people who go to the viewing platform don't just wander in as you need a reservation IIRC. I hope to see you soon back in KSA!

  • @TheESMAT07
    @TheESMAT07 4 місяці тому

    20:57 Local here.. You're very polite 😂😂

  • @benlotronamayagma6652
    @benlotronamayagma6652 4 місяці тому

    Kelung it's very nice place

  • @what-ug2lp
    @what-ug2lp 4 місяці тому

    It's Republic of China, Taiwan Province, Keelung

    • @welshmaninasia
      @welshmaninasia 4 місяці тому

      Hmmm.... if you are trying to make a joke about China, that's the PRC, not the ROC.

    • @what-ug2lp
      @what-ug2lp 4 місяці тому

      @@welshmaninasiayou are right, only if PRC unite ROC now !

    • @what-ug2lp
      @what-ug2lp 4 місяці тому

      @@welshmaninasia Don't joke on national issue: Taiwan is absolutely not country , it means PRC and ROC are both countries.

    • @welshmaninasia
      @welshmaninasia 4 місяці тому

      @@what-ug2lp wow... you are confusing me a lot

    • @what-ug2lp
      @what-ug2lp 4 місяці тому

      @@welshmaninasia it is the informations that you got before, confusing you

  • @ezijmzia1968
    @ezijmzia1968 4 місяці тому

    I've been working here in Taiwan for more than a decade but i never been in keelung.maybe next month i can ask my friend to accompany me to there..🙂

    • @welshmaninasia
      @welshmaninasia 4 місяці тому

      For sure. It's worth a trip. I've been coming to Taiwan regularly for 8 years and it was my first visit.

  • @createsomthingnew
    @createsomthingnew 4 місяці тому

    Welcome to Taiwan. Enjoy your vacation.

    • @welshmaninasia
      @welshmaninasia 4 місяці тому

      @user-lr1nm7bp5r thank you! I come to Taiwan a lot and always find new places to visit. This was my first time in Keelung.

  • @曾伊拉
    @曾伊拉 4 місяці тому

    😊😊 yes Taiwan it's a good country

    • @benlotronamayagma6652
      @benlotronamayagma6652 4 місяці тому

      ❤❤❤❤❤ God blessed take good care of your health and your family always drink water more ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @evtol6221
    @evtol6221 4 місяці тому

    Lovely video ❤

  • @evtol6221
    @evtol6221 4 місяці тому

    Great video. Keelung Tower looks like an interesting place to visit.

    • @martinsmith1538
      @martinsmith1538 4 місяці тому

      Yes, been. Worth it. Go to see the tunnels close by.

  • @moviesandotherthings
    @moviesandotherthings 4 місяці тому

    Lovely video 💖

    • @welshmaninasia
      @welshmaninasia 4 місяці тому

      @@moviesandotherthings thank you 😊

  • @moviesisaw
    @moviesisaw 4 місяці тому

    Added to the bucket list!

    • @welshmaninasia
      @welshmaninasia 4 місяці тому

      @moviesisaw haha, it was on mine for quote a while. I finally made it there, but I still have lots of places in Taiwan to see!

  • @asiaversustheworld654
    @asiaversustheworld654 4 місяці тому

    Nice to see Keelung here. 🤠