200km in Taiwan 🇹🇼 The journey is the destination. (Ep175)

We woke up one day and decided that we would try to walk the entire length of Taiwan.
7 days later we began this epic journey. Although things didn't quite go to plan due to events out of our control we had an adventure that we will never forget.
The people of Taiwan are among the kindest and most warm hearted in the world.
Thank you to all those we met along the way that made this experience so memorable.
It was hot, humid and super uncomfortable to walk through the summer heat of Taiwan and we loved every minute of it 😉
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[@boymeetsbush8232]

Awesome video mate. Really appreciate the Taiwanese people.Don't mean to politicise but hope Taiwan remains Independent and is not gobbled up by big brother China.

[@joywang3308]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ReLive888]

You won't go hungry in Taiwan. Stay safe.

[@jeewanbhatt6168]

Enjoyed your road trip guys. It was really amazing seeing the hospitality of the Tawainese people. God bless

[@MeherabadMoments]

The beauty of those people bringing you a blister pack made my eyes tear up a little.

[@MeherabadMoments]

Also, the colors at 5:20 are popping. Did you shoot that scene on the iPhone 12? Whatever camera it was, the video from it looks great.

[@MeherabadMoments]

Same for 7:07 and 8:44.

[@leighdearle5965]

@@MeherabadMoments Stephy also was very emotional when the kind people arrived with the blister pack. Yes the video was shot with the iPhone 12.

[@grahameroberts8109]

I loved the shots of the Discovery vehicles. People of Taiwan are so nice. I hope Aussies can do the same when they visit down under. 🙏🏽😷👍🏻🦘

[@hardstyledisco]

Awesome effort guys you should be proud. I'm still blown away by the hospitality of the Taiwanese people, I have done a fair bit of traveling myself and have never seen locals take it to this level, absolutely insane! PS how good is Pocari Sweat, despite the very uninviting name

[@leighdearle5965]

The Pocari sweat kept us going on the really hot and humid days. Definitely could of chosen a better name though 😂

[@Nickwillfixit]

What a country the people are fantastic the cuisine looks mouth watering, you guys are amazing what a journey. I can't believe how generous the people are, I always toured by motorcycle and it was far better than by car but not as good as walking by the looks of it. The down side of one member having an ex WD45 Harley was breakdowns regularly but the up side we got to see a lot more and the locals were epic, putting us up repairing and arranging for spares these were the up sides the scenery and hospitality, way to go guys, sorry you had to cut it short.

[@leighdearle5965]

Great story. Over the years it's always been the vehicle break downs that have led to great experiences. Brings out the best in humanity to help others in need I reckon 😉

[@bobhewlett3633]

An extraordinary adventure. So sorry you had to cancel. Taiwan and the people have been amazing. Looking forward to the continuing adventures. Travel safe. You two are the best.

[@jacquelinehauser1799]

Thanks again for sharing and the huge job you do to satisfy us. I miss traveling and your films help me to get over it. Amazing country, pity to leave.

[@TheDudeGonzalez]

Freaking awesome what a inspiration!! No worries one day you guys will do it! I know it! Rock&Roll love Taiwan 🇹🇼

[@hakimihalim5487]

You guys are very inspiring ! Taiwanese people are super great ! Love from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@yamaef6511]

Great People of Taiwan with such a hospitality. Love you and respect from America❤️

[@blackchen2340]

Love the way how you experienced and explored Taiwan. Pls come back to complete another 2/3 after this pandemic. 😀

[@adz6494]

Hey , Steph & Leigh , as an INDIAN , knew of TAIWAN only via NEWS. BUT your travels n this video of hiking in Taiwan, has made such a nice introduction to the PEOPLE of Taiwan and has made me want to visit them. Cheers n stay safe.

[@chrisroosendaal4169]

That was a journey and a half!! Love the hospitality you guys got, well deserved for an excellent young couple 😄 Massive effort

[@leighdearle5965]

Cheers brother. Might catch you somewhere soon 😉

[@chrisroosendaal4169]

@@leighdearle5965 yes mate I’m never too far away 👌🏽👍🏼 except when I am on the north west shelf 😱

[@mugumyapaultheafricannomad9488]

I'm here thinking if I could ever walk like this..... And my mind is telling my body to stop thinking about such things 😂😂😂 You people are amazing

[@followxiaofei]

Should walk the length on the central mountain range ridgeline. More fun than on roads.

[@leighdearle5965]

We did have our permits already organised for Jade mountain and a few weeks on trails once we reached that area but we never got there. Our mate is friends with the police chief of that region so he did all the permits for us. This was all organised in a few days so not really much time for planning ahead for all the permits etc.

[@leighdearle5965]

We think of it as a warm up. We begin a 1000km hike next month 😉

[@TheDudeGonzalez]

@@leighdearle5965 Jesus Christ!! Good luck guys!

[@xuedadiao]

@@leighdearle5965 Wow! truly one adventure after the next! amazing

[@lancelot0201]

三級警戒後,台灣人都不願意出門了. 你們還是可以繼續你的徒步旅行,政府沒有禁止人們出門 但,會要你們必須戴上口罩 沒有餐廳可以坐下吃東西,你買了食物要帶走 到任何商店,要留下連絡電話,以便有事時連絡到你們 你們是走台三線吧~這條路很漂亮也舒服,但,就是人很少,村庄之間距離長

[@jamesb8467]

Very inspiring! You’re truly personifying the LR motto “One life, live it”. You should put that decal somewheres on Bear

[@OldGlaseye-gf7si]

200km along the highway during the summer…..😳….blisters? Oh thank heaven for seven-eleven!!

[@ALVIEDZANE]

You guys aren't gonna be able to carry all of the blessings the folks in Taiwan will give you! Or maybe you will and you'll be like Godzilla strong at the end of your walk. Either way. Love love LOVE your videos, the journey, and the connections that you make! Hope I get to meet you all in America sometime.

[@majnaj2070]

you are amazing guys,,,,,,,,,

[@camptours]

Respect, you are so strong and enterprising. 👍 LG, Alfred

[@badgerpa9]

Awesome video, my feet hurt watching it, lol. Stay safe and healthy.

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

Champions among Champions. You are obviously with your people. I hope when I visit there I experience the same sensations. ❤️

[@broadsword6650]

Amazing country, lovely people.

[@rabisahoopuri]

I feel this is the most interesting Vlog of your Taiwan series 👍❤️

[@boblin3780]

The Hehuan Mountain is beautiful too, and there’s also few parking lots that lots enjoy camping ! It’s a great destination for some mountain track walking ( hehuan north peak track 合歡北峰步道 ) it’s a easy (less than half day) but beautiful ( the stars at night and sunrises are pretty awesome too !

[@bradaltemeyer4472]

You will see much more at the walking pace than you would have noticed driving by in life. You are bringing Taiwan a great deal of fame! Enjoy every moment! Even though shorter than you planned a 200km hike is impressive! and perhaps you can return to hike the rest sometime in the future! Ja Yo! (literally add oil)

[@jnyylee]

"The journey is the destination." I love you guys!

[@Hsia_Travels]

OMG backpacking Taiwan?! Good Luck and have fun! What other country does this (delivering drinks / food to you just from a photo of your location) ?

[@pcje]

I hope you are safe and healthy

[@rafegordon3088]

Wow you guys are just amazing! I can't wait to these sorts of things one day 🥰

[@runnersgarden]

Good decision to stop when you did with this crazy Delta variant going around. We are not out of the woods yet with COVID. But hey, 200 plus Km! That’s a great start to hike the entire island! Come back and finish post- pandemic.

[@karin-marijkevis3864]

My tip for a long distance hike: 5 day walk, 1 day rest. Will help you to keep going :-)

[@christophblack9390]

Stay safe!

[@RevN3]

That was a great video! Good work on the editing! Also, it's funny when Steph's accent slides from French into Australian every now and then :) I'm waiting to hear Leigh do the opposite!

[@leighdearle5965]

Haha I'd need to learn the language first... 😜

[@KeerTravel]

What good fellows you are!!! A great solution to see more. Good luck and good health! The main thing is to finish what you have planned!

[@Amieatschool]

Love you guys so much!! I watch so many videos of you and hope to start my own adventure one day. Thank you for loving Taiwan💕 Welcome back anytime!

[@billsoucess2448]

Very well put together. 👏 love the drainage ditch part

[@Defender110SLO]

Great hike. Its great idea to do this from time.to time all ower the world. Chers. 🍻

[@TheChristpv]

Stefys smile is a boost to you to do everything

[@valleryputra2408]

Nice journey

[@arainsley627]

Amazing 🤩 thanks 🙏 you

[@greasymonkey0728]

Stay safe and healthy in the pandemic. It must be hard wearing masks during walking! We Taiwanese rock!

[@leighdearle5965]

Yes that was part of the reason we stopped. Too difficult to wear the mask in the heat.

[@patricebarrois6797]

Toujours aussi prévenant et sympathique les taïwanais 😊

[@AdaOkKa]

Awesome brother

[@dougdekuiper3194]

Looks like a great trek, except for the heat.

[@rjl110919581]

thank you for share your video

[@marcelospinella4235]

Hola, muy buena caminata los sigo desde Argentina, espero que algún día vengan a este país, saludos

[@shark_man0404]

加油,還有機會的

[@craigf3624]

A packing tip I learned 60 years ago: "Pack It Light and Pack It Tight Because Brother You're Going To Carry It".

[@leighdearle5965]

Great advice! We were definitely a little overloaded on this hike. Carrying a lot more water than we'd usually carry due to the heat.

[@victorbart]

It looks like you are famous in Taiwan! They all gonna tell their grandchildren in 30 years stories about the crazy Frenchie and Aussie ❤️

[@donnie5067]

😎👍

[@franckdochier2376]

Peuple surprenant que l'on découvre grâce à vous . bravo pour vôtre défi.

[@STYLEHUAHINONAIR]

Very nice.

[@CarlosArmijoMaripangue]

Thanks u guys

[@imranahmad5036]

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@AgnieszkaZebraDziadek]

Enjoyed the video on the way to Taipei :-) I'm kinda glad I didn't attempt anything like that ;-) just standing at the bus stop I was feeling like my sweat would soon form a puddle under my feet

[@karin-marijkevis3864]

And 7Eleven stops.... the places for what we called our much wanted junkfood attacks. Ice cream, chocolate chip cookies, good coffee, potato chips - in random order :-)

[@arekkomorowski5457]

❤❤👍

[@syaifulishak]

Salut untuk kalian berdua 👍👍👍

[@MartyBrisbane]

I hope you manage to return to Australia soon. We are doing the Bibb in September if we are allowed to travel from Brisbane to Perth

[@leighdearle5965]

See you on the track 😉

[@maxxma100]

this is Taiwan

[@gerardberthier8475]

Depuis le début et départ de France, je vois pour la 1 ère fois de la déception de la petite Frenchie. Vous avez parcouru l’Europe, le moyen orient et l’extrême orient le Japon et Thaïwan et vous voilà bloqué par le Covid en Europe ce n’est pas mieux. Tout le monde a du oublier les projets en cours. Mais continuer je sais que vous attendez de partir en Australie. Courage à vous deux. 👍😉🇫🇷🌍🌏⛰🏔⛩

[@fred2495]

courageux vous êtes ! comme dirait maitre yoda ! fred

[@whiteeulogianraven7995]

You were expecting to walk through Taiwan, at the end Taiwan walked through you instead. Do you remember that Aerosmith song going "Life is a journey not a destination"?

[@leroyeadon378]

Not sure about your hair style Leigh, but still a great hike.

[@leighdearle5965]

Haha I agree. I asked the hairdresser for the same haircut she gave me last time but she got a little excited 😜

[@Anna-sw9bb]

What is Steph's dream? Hiking the entire length of ....? I couldn't understand her 🙈😊

[@leighdearle5965]

The Bibbulmun Track in Western Australia, 1000km long track in WAs South West.

[@mountainman599]

Only by roads? There is no trails/paths?

[@leighdearle5965]

We were headed towards the high mountains where we would of been walking a lot more on trails. We had our permits for Taiwan's highest mountain organised, unfortunately we never made it that far.

[@MartyBrisbane]

See you on the Bibb

[@leighdearle5965]

Very soon 😉

[@thierrybayle4338]

formidable 200km, et l'allergie ?

[@GrizzlyNbearOverland]

Merci. Heureusement c est parti 😅

[@michaelcaton9358]

Bloody hell, do you guys ever have to buy food..........

[@neilpeng7236]

Please go to Philippines 🙏

[@yorkchris10]

Portez des souliers neufs graduellement, afin de prévenir les ampoules.

[@tedcarruthers2677]

WHAT THE HELL....?!....A French Foreign Legionaires WEIRD HAIRDO.....Looks like a Frenchie special......make that Double WEIRD.

[@tedcarruthers2677]

Possibly the Taiwanese authorities should issue a public security ordinance about foreign tourists and acceptable haircuts.....The editing has dropped right off.....