First Impressions of TAIWAN (Surprising!)

[@LarryNg-mx8qz]

THE COOL stuff is how they repurpose old buildings ... the people are so nice and the MRT is sooooo world class

[@johnston2629]

Taiwan is definitely an independent country! I support Taiwan, which is the pearl of Chinese culture that has not been destroyed. And Taiwan is the perfect example of the combination of western culture and chinese culture, demonstrating that the Country has traditional chinese culture and western political system. Most importantly and differently , there is human right in Taiwan.

[@GoodCitizen-gm1tl]

Taiwan is a renegade province of China

[@GoodCitizen-gm1tl]

China looks cyberpunk and futuristic but Taiwan looks as if it is still stuck in the 1990s with all the old buildings and rundown streets and old-fashioned feel overall. Just look at the motorcycle tsunami in Taipei streets (they call it "motorcycle waterfall" you can search it on youtube to watch the flabbergasting scene), most of Taiwanese cannot afford cars, so EVERYBODY FLOODS THE STREETS WITH MOTORCYCLES, making Taiwan streets look quite Southeast Asian as Vietnamese and Cambodian and other Southeast Asian street scenes are also typically dominated by the torrents of motorcycles. In other words, Taiwan is falling far far behind China in modernization drives.

[@kivabinfield3095]

台湾南波万，世界哪里跟得上台湾

[@kivabinfield3095]

Taiwan is a province of ROC （Republic of China）since 1945 according to their Constitustion, and part of ancient Chinese empire. And ROC is still in de facto civil war with PRC.

[@hibrenda1993]

Thank you

[@AndrewsTravels1]

Taiwan is a vibrant island known for its rich culture, technological innovation, and stunning natural landscapes, playing a significant role in the global economy and geopolitics.

[@ericchou3733]

Taiwan is a country

[@f9101605]

welcome to Taiwan Welcome friends from all over the world to Taiwan

[@cashmerecat9269]

Yeaa..taiwan..a renegade province of China..

[@zhang8325]

Taiwan is a Provence of china

[@shiou101]

Appreciate, I can't wait for next video. And yes, Taiwan is definitely a country, very good point!

[@harryliu8281]

No, Taiwanese can own the country, but not Taiwan.

[@SunnySR-r7b]

I think if you can, you should go to a local fruit shop in Taiwan and try to find Taiwanese mangoes, they are so delicious. Although it may be a little late in the season, you can still look for it, maybe a little bit. In addition, the seasonal fruits of this season: papaya, passion fruit, lychee, and longan from Taiwan are also quite delicious. If you go to the night market, papaya milk is a great option.🤤

[@yhung0829]

Thank you for making such a wonderful video about Taiwan. East Coast is beautiful. There are lots of outdoor activities like diving, hiking, hot spring, etc.

[@doug_barnard]

thank you for watching!

[@MooYaSu]

Taiwan is a sovereign country! Hope you had a great time in Taiwan. We have friendly people, very yummy and various food, mountains and beaches, National Parks, aboriginal tribes and historic places. It’s a nice place to adventure this beautiful island. Can’t wait to see more videos of your journey in Taiwan. 🎉

[@GoodCitizen-gm1tl]

Taiwan is a renegade province of China

[@harryliu8281]

No, you have no sovereignty.Your human rights and freedom.

[@Nothinga983]

​@@harryliu8281 you mean china isnt a sovereign country

[@chue0506]

@@harryliu8281your grammar issue make you look more likely to be a clown 🤡

[@adelheide1005]

Taiwan is a country button 👇

[@GavinJon]

If it is, you do not need to mention that😂

[@tiro_taiwan]

​@@GavinJon It's 'bout how u define a country ig

[@SunnySR-r7b]

Of course Taiwan is a country.🇹🇼 In all historical evidence (except those written by CCP), the CCP has never ruled Taiwan for any day in history, never. Now, Taiwan has its own independent passport, currency, government, democratically elected president, military, tax system, democratic education, flag, national anthem, and complete medical system. They have everything a country should have, and all of this is completely separate from CCP. Although officials in many countries dare not say loudly that Taiwan is an independent country because of the CCP's suppression, in fact Taiwan still has 12 diplomatic countries and actually recognizes Taiwan as a country. Many countries have also refuted China's distorted 2758 Agreement this year. It is only a matter of time before Taiwan is officially recognized as an independent country by the United Nations. Taiwan's latest poll in 2024 shows that 72.1% of people consider themselves Taiwanese, not Chinese, nor CCP people.

[@GavinJon]

@@SunnySR-r7b the US and UN say Taiwan is part of China, At least the island is belongs to China, People thoughts? who care. You should thanks those 28% people, Otherwise, PLA will retake Taiwan island immediately.

[@tiro_taiwan]

@@GavinJon If the US and UN said you are not a human, does that mean you are actually not a human. What people say don't change who u are, they are not world rulers

[@heyjojo1998]

I love Pocari sweat and asparagus juice! Lol. Taiwan is a country! People are friendly and nicer and always very helpful!!! I hope you enjoy your visit there and safe travels when the typhoon hits! 😊😊😊❤

[@angelbellhermano-gg2dk]

Amazing vlog! Absolutely loved it! Beautifully shot and informative!

[@doug_barnard]

Thank you!!

[@CITY_WALK_DUBAI]

Great video ❤❤

[@yuyuyu0505]

China has more high-rise buildings and more gorgeous infrastructure, but I think the people in Taiwan are friendlier and more civilized, and the artistic creation and atmosphere are freer. Also, I think traditional Chinese characters are more beautiful than simplified Chinese characters. In China, you have to download all "China-developed APPs" and use their own network, unless you have a VPN. Taiwan uses the world network. But that's just my opinion, two countries have different beautiful ways. Anyway, have a nice trip :)

[@_w_w_]

China has more high-rises and more modern styling buildings and their entire infrastructure is more modern and cutting edge. Taiwan's infrastructure is pretty lack luster. Many if not most streets don't even have safe and proper sidewalks. Taiwan has the most pedestrian accident and fatality in the world. Taiwan tends to employ gaudy style centered around money on everything. Taipei Main that he is talking about and Taipei 101 are perfect examples, they contain money symbols everywhere, if you know how to look....and even many locals think so. It's about money money money in Taiwan. Using western phrase, Taiwan loves to throw blings on their building that often disrupt otherwise good design and everything look tacky. Main parts of Taipei city center, as he is showing, really haven't got modernized, so it's quite dated. I travel to Taiwan and China frequently for work, and the comparison is easy to spot. I don't know why one would attribute traditional characters as "more beautiful" than simplified. Taiwan tend to use gaudy and more artsy fonts. If you go to China and the same fonts are used in movies and legendary build signage, they are equally beautiful in simplified characters. Simplification of character was done as a form of moderation and industrialization. If you can write Chinese, you'd understand this. Traditional characters have way more strokes per character and it's not efficient for writing.

[@yuyuyu0505]

​@@_w_w_ The information you posted is completely wrong. According to the World Health Organization, Liberia has the highest traffic accident mortality rate at 35%. Taiwan’s traffic accident fatality rate is only 12%. China is even higher than Taiwan, with 18%. Data-wise, Taiwan’s traffic is even safer than China’s. I said, "I think both Taiwan and China have their own beauty." I don’t know why you want to use wrong data to discredit Taiwan. Are you Chinese? Or do you have any purpose? I don't know.

[@_w_w_]

@@yuyuyu0505 I am an American that happens to go to Asia a lot and understand the situation. You, unfortunately, looked up the wrong information. WHO's data groups all road related incidents, including passenger incidents. If you look at pedestrian related incidents and fatalities, including injuries walking on the road/sidewalk, crossing the road, or getting struck by a motorized vehicle, Taiwan is at the top of the list for developed countries. This is a known issue to most Taiwanese and an issue the government is trying to improve. If you know much about Taiwan, you'd realize many many streets do not even have sidewalks and many many intersections do not have properly marked crossings. Uneven paved road is also another issue. I suggest you talk to more locals. In fact, just this year alone, pedestrian fatality is up by Taiwan's own account. And if you are a Taiwanese, I urge you to set aside unfounded pride on this topic and recognize this issue so it can be improved for all citizens.

[@OliviaLiu-i4t]

漂亮的话，你学中文就多学繁体字好了。累死你。

[@lim10337]

Aside from one's opinion on the beauty of stuff which is very subjective, your statement on the traffic mortality rate is definitely incorrect. No way Taiwan holds the highest rate in the world. Are you kidding me? Not good to deliver such misinformation. Traffic in Taiwan certainly has much room for improvement but China is in no way better than Taiwan in terms of the "data" you are trying to refer to.

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Mr. Barnard: Thanks you so much for this new remarkable video today’s from Taipei, Taiwan to walked many places on the streets in great joy Asia September of 2024❤❤❤

[@doug_barnard]

thanks for watching!

[@awesomezcxs]

Welcome to TW, the most freest country in the world. Hope u enjoyed the life here and please come to visit us for other cities any time ~~~~

[@likelikeman]

Welcome to Taiwan. 🇹🇼

[@劉點點-w6l]

光是前面對台灣的介紹 就值得為你按讚

[@塔塔李]

Im so glad for your saying ! Have a good time in taiwan !

[@jajsonwang4]

Hey Doug welcome to Taiwan! I'm sure you'll love the beautiful country even more once you get the chance to explorer around. Enjoy your stay :)

[@scottgordon1781]

Glad you enjoyed your first visit . Was back in Taiwan in March , still have more to see on my next visit .

[@sdarkao9297]

🌟🇹🇼👍Welcome to TAIWAN, hope you have a pleasant journey!!

[@BackHandgun]

歡迎來到台灣！

[@kiss91124]

Welcome to Taiwan

[@tommybarnard9781]

Great intro to a fascinating country!!!

[@Amos-o6h]

not a country

[@TomTom-yb5jw]

@@Amos-o6h The CCP is not a country, it is a criminal organization

[@TomTom-yb5jw]

@@Amos-o6h No matter what, you and I are not from the same country, that's all

[@TomTom-yb5jw]

@@Amos-o6h And the CCP is our country’s biggest enemy, that’s all

[@Amos-o6h]

@@TomTom-yb5jw That's not all... actually when the war is coming, you better learn to swim....lol

[@pcwu2022]

Cool that you tried asparagus juice! We often prank our friends by making them drink it by accident.

[@CITY_WALK_DUBAI]

Great video ❤❤

[@阿翰-r2n]

Yes, this is the benefit of an open market. Whether it is cash payment, Apple Pay, various payments, the open online world allows you to travel easily.

[@Sofiatsui96]

Taiwan is Taiwan. Taiwan is completely different from China.

[@Kyo_Tears]

🤡

[@dimelo3027]

Yeah? Then stop speaking and writing Chinese and looking like Chinese. Also, change your history which is 100% Chinese. Maybe invent a time machine or something.

[@傑哥我要]

中華民國也是中國

[@霸王颱風]

@@傑哥我要 中華民國，世界簡稱台灣。就像尼德蘭，簡稱荷蘭一樣。

[@cashmerecat9269]

LOLS..in your dream..

[@Ayra6453]

歡迎來台灣!

[@TAIWANjasonsuper]

Welcome to Taiwan 歡迎來台灣🎉🎉🎉

[@autumn2913]

Taiwan was where the American backed govt in 1949 exile fled to. Since that day, the US has recognized Taiwan🇹🇼 as an independent entity from China.

[@xcoolbrian]

welcome to Taiwan!! love your videos!

[@morrisliu99]

Taiwan is Taiwan,China is China

[@yuzhou8368]

Taiwan is Republic of China, so ....

[@robustashorea4586]

美爹不承認，聯合國不承認，WHO 不承認，笨鳥仔自嗨有屁用？

[@mariposabay4006]

​@@yuzhou8368So what? There are two China?😂

[@沈嘉良]

TAIWAN is a part of Japan

[@沈嘉良]

@@mariposabay4006 one china PRC

[@jagason7494]

Taiwan reminds me of Japan 😮

[@yuyuyu0505]

You are right, historically, Japan and Taiwan were once the same country.

[@jagason7494]

@@yuyuyu0505 China different tho but that’s bc ig the government is like fuck Japan

[@applewormhuang9954]

Thanks for your sharing. Welcome to Taiwan and enjoy it.

[@christinachien5835]

Wanna give you guys a warm and welcoming hug❤ Thank you for such a wonderful work on the video 👍👍👍

[@JackC-e6i]

yes, tip when traveling to norther part of Taiwan, bring rain gear. Waterproof shoes. Umbrella is recommended if on foot, as most don't wear raincoats (cuz' might drip when walking indoors).

[@user-fh395hn3s4]

謝謝你的介紹Doug :D ~~ 所有的旅途都順利平安

[@chungmingyang7899]

Felicidades por el programa 👍😄 desde aquí España

[@amei99]

Taiwan is amazing ❤

[@IlitaJames]

Pocari Sweat is always my choice of drink while traveling Asia :)

[@doug_barnard]

gonna be my new go-to!

[@2yldy]

Also Calpis Water!

[@user-kd7rb9ne9f]

welcome to taiwan🎉❤🎉

[@Trust_but_Verify]

7:34 How does fresh boba taste? Is it using non-preservatives, maybe more healthy?

[@pro-rb9gs]

Welcome to Taiwan! Hope you enjoy your trip

[@giannishen]

In fact, knowledgeable people all know that China has never owned Taiwan, and only a small number of Chinese people come to Taiwan, and they cannot represent Taiwan! Taiwan also has indigenous people and new residents from all over the world. It is a multicultural society and the most democratic and free independent country in Asia! We welcome Doug to travel to Taiwan!

[@無想轉生-n7t]

10:15 津津蘆筍汁封面女郎，是一位真實的外國人...來台灣拍的廣告。

[@teatea-yc3zb]

台北車站真的是pizza hut造型耶，超像!

[@ELEKTRARE]

I LUUUUVVVV TAIWAN VERY MUCH ❤ beautiful island beautiful people 😊

[@auearth]

Welcome Welcome ❤

[@worldbestalpaka]

Awesome video! and welcome to Taiwan! Have fun!

[@yclumos]

11:05 Welcome to TAIWAN!!! ( And BTW, this food ( 肉蛋堡 ) comes from China, it's not a traditional Taiwanese food! )

[@EdwardM-e6z]

What month did you visit Taiwan?

[@wine3737]

歡迎歡迎👏 wellcome to Taiwan ❤❤❤

[@dpkmaurya3]

I hope, you see my comment,, l see from India and all indians love You ❤

[@kisslynda5677]

Feel the difference 🎉

[@gb5584]

After watching videos of India this looks like an amazing place to visit

[@user-ff6cy5ry5y]

Welcome to Taiwan !

[@kuo-fengtseng380]

很喜歡你的視頻！❤ 歡迎來到台灣😊

[@زهراءاحمد-س3ز]

اني اول وحده😂✨

[@boayman5153]

مبروك ❤😂

[@boayman5153]

بلد رائع جداً

[@coldenbluu]

Well, the beer "Cow-bae" actually means "cry for your dad when he's dead" in Taiwanese. Sounds really bad we actually used it quite often here......XDD And I have to say asparagus juice is an old drink in Taiwan, but lots of Taiwanese people hate it as well.

[@昶騰]

哥們，歡迎你來台灣 多拍幾集台灣跟中國的對比，流量一定會很好的

[@Mina-wm8sk]

❤❤❤❤❤Welcome to Taiwan !

[@bevkee1183]

high quality video❤️ A brave try.. Asparagus Juice😄

[@ink_vx]

THATS MY COUNTRY 🇹🇼

[@miminoodles6281]

Such a great video!

[@binghamkuang]

蘆筍汁幾乎可以和臭豆腐排上同一等級了 超級少外國人能一喝/吃就習慣的等級 即便是台灣人也不太容易一次就愛上 往往是成長過程中慢慢接受的

[@tceechia]

在台灣超過 20 年了，仍然無法！哈哈

[@邱志宗-g7p]

@@tceechia😅津津蘆筍汁美女照 , 祖母級的 70年代 , 小時候就有了▪▪▪

[@tceechia]

@@邱志宗-g7p 那真是好久以前~哈哈

[@潘James]

welcome to Taiwan 😊

[@PattyChou-hb6se]

Welcome aboard!!😊

[@chrissy7388]

It’s okay, many Taiwanese people hate asparagus juice with passion, including myself😅

[@想不到nothink]

+1

[@hibrenda1993]

Welcome to Taiwan ❤

[@zuv8b]

Thank you for your Thank you for your insightful views.

[@GilarGilar-d7m]

Alhamdulillah saya betah di Taiwan 24 tahun gaeeees,,,,

[@TWWalker-j6f]

welcome

[@廖嘉豐-f9m]

Welcome you come visiting Taiwan

[@SioeSioe-g5v]

Love..Pocari Sweat from PT Otsuka Indonesia

[@williamk4356]

Wow you survived the middle east, that's wild

[@HeatherLewis213]

There's like zero crime in the Middle East. Surviving the US is much more impressive.

[@startreplay8932]

台灣跟中國是完全不同的國家！😊

[@bossboard22]

Taiwan is a free and independent country ❤🇹🇼

[@qaz113211]

Welcome to Taiwan Hope you guys love this country～

[@rosya.traveler4269]

Almost $28 for 7 days, data only is crazy!

[@asherwoodman8821]

yeah airport sim in TPE airport is llike 15$ unimited data and you get a number

[@rosya.traveler4269]

@@asherwoodman8821 yeah very true!

[@player1GR]

11:30 dan bao bao. Fkn love them

[@Azizali_khan]

😍😍😍😍

[@CITY_WALK_DUBAI]

Great video ❤❤

[@Daniel-ne5io]

Hey there! Would you be interested in visiting North Korea anytime soon? Love your vids man!

[@changenya9855]

"The sexy lady on the beach" is the old cover of the asparagus juice drink :)

[@TheShihshih]

Taiwan is ROC is 113yrs old.

[@lovecacy]

文法不太行，建議可以請ChatGPT幫你翻成想講的英文

[@FRGMT1]

Love your video vibes, welcome to Taiwan

[@doug_barnard]

Thank you! 😃

[@Voltanaut]

I'm a foreign guy living in Taipei, and it was cool seeing you explore the city I live in. Asparagus juice is absolutely vile. They load with with 50g of sugar, and it's disgusting. Drink some nice oolong, green, or black tea that goes light on the sugar. Much better.

[@doug_barnard]

hahahaha agreed. tea is definitely the safer choice 😂 thank you for watching!

[@liam06_01]

@@doug_barnard We Taiwanese rarely drink that. There are so many better choices.

[@nihaotaiwan1234]

btw, if you meant "taiwan is also chinese" as language is fine, but taiwanese consider themseves as Taiwanese.

[@bs1-367]

Smart guy 👍 without criticizing too much on politics between Taiwan and China. That’s the way preventing from endless exhaust with irrational persons especially little pinks.

[@doug_barnard]

i appreciate it!

[@heyou_PinkGirl]

8:11 same-same, but different LOL

[@حسين-ف9د]

love❤❤❤❤

[@clarencedorie]

I am Chinese studing in malaysia I really wanna immigrant to taiwan

[@打地鼠-e5b]

As a Taiwanese, I will address Taipei train station Pizza Hut from now on.

[@foxylady7777]

8:30 祥發茶餐廳。 you just missed the best Hong Kong style restaurant in Taiwan. 😂

[@kevinchen505]

Wow ! Very good video !

[@saedm2359]

Love from Somaliland 🎉

[@ww-wallet6912]

WoW

[@晴時多雲偶陣鴉]

At almost 1:30, you hit the biggest taboo in China. haha welcome to Taiwan.

[@Mudasirkhoso-110]

You is visited a my city sukkur .sindh .in pakistan and more Lans down birge sateyon etc ...❤

[@陳文圳-d2j]

Welcome to Taiwan and enjoy good food bro.

[@onuruncihani7641]

Love you doug❤❤❤❤❤❤