Obviously, you want to get the 10 hr flight out of the way first. In Singapore and Malaysia, it’s illegal to bring durian on any public transportations. If you are caught with durian, you’ll be forced to pay a large and expensive fine.
Most taiwanese children speak very good English and are very helpful, loved the cleanliness of this place. There are security soldiers on almost every block, it is very safe there.
I loved my days of travel when I was younger, but now I am over airline travel except when necessary! Do as much as you can Ben while you still enjoy it! I can only travel premium economy these days. Taipei is like Japan, you can go anywhere and feel safe, I love Taiwan, but it has been 40 years since I was there.
@@stephencoutu2674 I’m trying to do all I can, Stephen! I’ve enjoyed my few days in Taipei and I’ve been surprised how much I like it! Taipei videos coming next 😁
Singapore passport holders can travel visa-free to a total of 195 locations, more than any other nation. A passport issued in the United Kingdom ranks 4th in the world with visa-free travel to 190 countries.
So tired of waiting at the airport for so long times to check in✈️. But the wait is worth it. And welcome to Taiwan🇹🇼. Looking forward to the next journey, from Christmas to New Year's Eve, I hope u can make good memories this winter🎄🎊
I am very excited to see your video of your cruise. I am taking the same ship, the Norwegian Spirit in March from Tokyo to Seoul. I am also looking forward to your journey around Taipei as I am interested in visiting Taiwan sometime soon. 😊
Enjoyed ‘travel’ day! Excited for you starting your cruise. I wish you a wonderful Christmas and continued happiness and success for the New Year!🎄🚢🚂✈️🎉💕🇨🇦
Have you noticed a lot of airports over the world all seem to have the same ugly carpet? That carpet salesman must've been busy. Have a great cruise I'm jealous, love your blogs, thanks
I've only been in a lounge once. I was flying domestically to see some friends for my birthday. I found a reasonably good deal on first class tickets so I got comfy seats up front and free food and drinks at my connection. As to what flight I'd take first, usually it would be the short flight. I can think of a few times I'd rather have the long flight first but mostly just due to inconvenient flight times.
I finally got my first credit card when I was 45 years old, and then it took me 2 years to build up my credit! It was so worth it, I should have done it years earlier.
@ Watching now. I did both: short flight first, then long and the opposite. I preferred the quick hop and then settled in and slept on the long haul. They usually won’t leave me behind on a connection airport scramble when it’s a long flight. Or at least not yet!
Hello Ben. You must have been so exhaustet after that marathon of travelling and waiting. After a long time I could fly again this year. They were just short flights. 😊 So I have to practise more to answer your question
@@manuela9342 I was very tired at the end, Manuela! 😂 you’ll see in tomorrow’s videos that I tried to stay awake but it was a struggle! But it turned out fine in the end!
Do you ever get sick on your travels? How do cope with Flu or colds or bad stomachs? Maybe you could do a video and talk about it...or tell me here. Cheers
8:44 yes!!! I do the same thing when people acting dumb and being loud in public. I just stare at them. Like WTF nobody wants to hear your phone conversation and nobody wants to hear the videos or TikTok you’re watching. . Wait till you have some privacy for phone calls and put some AirPods in in the world would be a much better place.. Also, I just realize that you probably can’t take the train between the two locations because it’s the island but is there a ferry between there and Bangkok? Cause I don’t fly I’m sure there’s a ferry I know there’s a bunch in Southeast Asia. I feel like that might’ve been a faster solution, though since you had to wait that long in the airport plus the ride getting there . But what do I know 😂
@@JustShelby888 that drive was so rude 😂 drives me crazy how disrespectful some people are in public. Especially on an airplane! You’re right about ferries, there are many around Asia but flying was so cheap, it was just the best option! Not the waiting around 😂
@ I just had to give some people to stare down here in Florida trying to enjoy the sunset. They just pulled up in their car Blairng in their music. I just don’t understand why people can’t read the room in all situations in life. You’re not at a party. Nobody wants to hear your crappy music . Also I noticed that at dollar store there’s a lot of cheap wireless earbuds I seriously thought about buying a bunch of them and keeping them on me. And just handing them out when people are listening to their phone. On full volume with no headphones in. 😝 maybe they’ll get the hit. 😝
@ I think it’s self-awareness to be honest with you. I’m sure some of it is selfishness, but most people nowadays are just not self-aware. But then again I grew up in Japan, and I was taught nothing but self-awareness. And how my actions affect the people around me, and it also was a very quiet environment, there’s a reason that people enjoy Japan so much, besides the culture and the food. People don’t realize how much noise pollution affect your psyche. Especially here in Florida when I go out into areas that are supposed to be serene like nature walks or the beach I expect to hear the birds and the waves. Not your music or TikTok’s, which is the most annoying. I’ve noticed a lot of these people watch TikTok just saying … 😝 I think people also just need to be overstimulated 24 seven now days like why are you even on your phone we’re at the beach ! 🏝️ 😝
Obnoxious person behind you? American. What part of a journey would I want to do first? The longest. Was I amazed you kept it interesting while being in airports? Not really! What made me sad? No strawberry smoothie! Enjoyed the video!
@@sgalligan not American, Sue!😆 interesting you’d take the longer journey first, I’d take the shorter one! I tired to make it interesting but me waiting 7 hours turns into 5 minutes of video footage 😂 I actually did have a strawberry smoothie before I went to the airport!
Good morning, Ben ! Welcome to Taiwan !
@@david1234lee thank you, David!
@@TravelWithBen121 Good morning, Ben ! Taiwan has a great museum !
Obviously, you want to get the 10 hr flight out of the way first.
In Singapore and Malaysia, it’s illegal to bring durian on any public transportations. If you are caught with durian, you’ll be forced to pay a large and expensive fine.
@@bingsterc7621 I don’t agree.
Always good to see food you recognize, when searching a new area 😂😂😂👍🏻
@@shirleyjones270 it always helps, Shirley 😂
Most taiwanese children speak very good English and are very helpful, loved the cleanliness of this place. There are security soldiers on almost every block, it is very safe there.
@@stephencoutu2674 you’re right, Stephen! It was a bit surprising!
Not soldiers, but just guards hired by companies and sent to customers, usually residential building.
The ramen looks delish the Christmas cup latte so chrismasy. Have a lovely journey ❤🎄
@@linathe7876 thank you, Lina!
Flights are really fun. And i always like the lounges when i can get in to them. And the savings on the less desired flights is a lot, for sure.
@@irvingjohnson9244 it was worth it in the end, Irving 😂
I loved my days of travel when I was younger, but now I am over airline travel except when necessary! Do as much as you can Ben while you still enjoy it! I can only travel premium economy these days. Taipei is like Japan, you can go anywhere and feel safe, I love Taiwan, but it has been 40 years since I was there.
@@stephencoutu2674 I’m trying to do all I can, Stephen! I’ve enjoyed my few days in Taipei and I’ve been surprised how much I like it! Taipei videos coming next 😁
Ben, are you going to tour the toy factory? 😂 When I was young, almost every toy I owned was labeled, Made in Taiwan.
@@matthewhildebrandt1901 HAHA quality merchandise 😂
Singapore passport holders can travel visa-free to a total of 195 locations, more than any other nation. A passport issued in the United Kingdom ranks 4th in the world with visa-free travel to 190 countries.
@@efkay93 I’m lucky, Fay!
@@TravelWithBen121 You are indeed!
So tired of waiting at the airport for so long times to check in✈️. But the wait is worth it. And welcome to Taiwan🇹🇼. Looking forward to the next journey, from Christmas to New Year's Eve, I hope u can make good memories this winter🎄🎊
Thanks so much, worth it in the end 😊
I am very excited to see your video of your cruise. I am taking the same ship, the Norwegian Spirit in March from Tokyo to Seoul. I am also looking forward to your journey around Taipei as I am interested in visiting Taiwan sometime soon. 😊
@@johnd.9 thank you, John! Cruise videos coming soon 😁
Enjoyed ‘travel’ day! Excited for you starting your cruise. I wish you a wonderful Christmas and continued happiness and success for the New Year!🎄🚢🚂✈️🎉💕🇨🇦
@@glennismossey6976 thank you so much, Glennis!
Have you noticed a lot of airports over the world all seem to have the same ugly carpet? That carpet salesman must've been busy. Have a great cruise I'm jealous, love your blogs, thanks
@@nancyp2992 HAHA that carpet salesman made a fortune!
So far, Thailand looks very nice. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's video.
@@carolleiter6027 thank you, Carol! Taipei videos coming soon!
I've only been in a lounge once. I was flying domestically to see some friends for my birthday. I found a reasonably good deal on first class tickets so I got comfy seats up front and free food and drinks at my connection. As to what flight I'd take first, usually it would be the short flight. I can think of a few times I'd rather have the long flight first but mostly just due to inconvenient flight times.
@@GDJason lounge access was great, Jason! I really enjoyed it. I’d take the shorter flight first! 😁
Poor Ben, sooo tired😮 waiting for the cruise😊
@@cattimascha1985 still waiting 😂
I finally got my first credit card when I was 45 years old, and then it took me 2 years to build up my credit! It was so worth it, I should have done it years earlier.
@@stephencoutu2674 it is something I should definitely do, Stephen! I just haven’t got round to it 😂
@@TravelWithBen121really you don't have credit card? ❤
@ no 😂
Hi Ben!
@@madamenicoleNY hello Nicole!
@ Watching now. I did both: short flight first, then long and the opposite. I preferred the quick hop and then settled in and slept on the long haul. They usually won’t leave me behind on a connection airport scramble when it’s a long flight. Or at least not yet!
@ I agree, Nicole! Short flight first then relax on the longer flight.
Hello Ben. You must have been so exhaustet after that marathon of travelling and waiting. After a long time I could fly again this year. They were just short flights. 😊 So I have to practise more to answer your question
@@manuela9342 I was very tired at the end, Manuela! 😂 you’ll see in tomorrow’s videos that I tried to stay awake but it was a struggle! But it turned out fine in the end!
Are there no luggage lockers?
@@kamanama3671 useless because I would have to check in anyway!
Do you ever get sick on your travels? How do cope with Flu or colds or bad stomachs? Maybe you could do a video and talk about it...or tell me here. Cheers
@@daveinchina I suck it up and move on, Dave 😂 I deal with getting sick the same way you do at home 👍
I am guessing the guy who was loud on the phone was from Russia?
@@michaelborge5902 not correct, Michael 😂 good guess though!
@@TravelWithBen121 How about another try?
@ second guess?
@@TravelWithBen121 China
@ actually no 😂
Was the passenger Chinese ?
@@edwardscott3416 not Chinese 😁
8:44 yes!!! I do the same thing when people acting dumb and being loud in public. I just stare at them. Like WTF nobody wants to hear your phone conversation and nobody wants to hear the videos or TikTok you’re watching. . Wait till you have some privacy for phone calls and put some AirPods in in the world would be a much better place..
Also, I just realize that you probably can’t take the train between the two locations because it’s the island but is there a ferry between there and Bangkok? Cause I don’t fly I’m sure there’s a ferry I know there’s a bunch in Southeast Asia. I feel like that might’ve been a faster solution, though since you had to wait that long in the airport plus the ride getting there . But what do I know 😂
@@JustShelby888 that drive was so rude 😂 drives me crazy how disrespectful some people are in public. Especially on an airplane! You’re right about ferries, there are many around Asia but flying was so cheap, it was just the best option! Not the waiting around 😂
@ I just had to give some people to stare down here in Florida trying to enjoy the sunset. They just pulled up in their car Blairng in their music. I just don’t understand why people can’t read the room in all situations in life. You’re not at a party. Nobody wants to hear your crappy music . Also I noticed that at dollar store there’s a lot of cheap wireless earbuds I seriously thought about buying a bunch of them and keeping them on me. And just handing them out when people are listening to their phone. On full volume with no headphones in. 😝 maybe they’ll get the hit. 😝
@ HAHA I don’t know if it’s selfishness or lack of self awareness, Shelby!
@ I think it’s self-awareness to be honest with you. I’m sure some of it is selfishness, but most people nowadays are just not self-aware. But then again I grew up in Japan, and I was taught nothing but self-awareness. And how my actions affect the people around me, and it also was a very quiet environment, there’s a reason that people enjoy Japan so much, besides the culture and the food. People don’t realize how much noise pollution affect your psyche. Especially here in Florida when I go out into areas that are supposed to be serene like nature walks or the beach I expect to hear the birds and the waves. Not your music or TikTok’s, which is the most annoying. I’ve noticed a lot of these people watch TikTok just saying … 😝 I think people also just need to be overstimulated 24 seven now days like why are you even on your phone we’re at the beach ! 🏝️ 😝
CHINESE!
@@kamanama3671 not correct 😂
Obnoxious person behind you? American. What part of a journey would I want to do first? The longest. Was I amazed you kept it interesting while being in airports? Not really! What made me sad? No strawberry smoothie! Enjoyed the video!
@@sgalligan not American, Sue!😆 interesting you’d take the longer journey first, I’d take the shorter one! I tired to make it interesting but me waiting 7 hours turns into 5 minutes of video footage 😂 I actually did have a strawberry smoothie before I went to the airport!