TWO WEEKS IN TAIWAN 🇹🇼 Solo Backpacking Adventure

[@karlwatsondocs]

Hope everyone enjoys the new film! If you'd like to see the itinerary breakdown video of this trip you can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZ_IipirZa-Anrs If you'd like to see the budget breakdown video of this trip you can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3ivlaV_d9V3h7M If you've missed some of my other posts, well, I'm about a month behind on my editing. Got stuck in the UK after Taiwan waiting for my Canadian permanent resident card to show up, when it finally did I got to Canada and was ill for 2 weeks! Nothing serious but meant I got behind on my work. Africa series will be out in the New Year when I'm back from New Zealand, and then the NZ trip will follow after that. In the New Year the content is gonna be pouring out with one adventure after another, so excited to see how this channel's gonna grow in the next 12 months with everything I've got planned! Thanks for watching as always :)

[@LarryNg-mx8qz]

Taiwan > Canada nowadays

[@MinglingWithTheDutch]

Hi Karl, See u in NZ!

[@cantbendknee]

I would have preferred if you had divided the videos up into max 20 minute videos as I don't want to watch this long for this particular format. Love your content though and no offence. Use itchyboots as an example.

[@bajlandiabajlandia5898]

Wow! I can't wait to see more🧭🗺🗺!

[@MinglingWithTheDutch]

@@cantbendknee dude, just pause the tab and do something else and come back to it. wtf.

[@cristobal5096]

I've been to Taiwan twice and I feel this video did an excellent job of capturing it. I went in 2012 and 2015 and it amazes that almost 10 years later Taiwan is still not on most Western tourist's radar. It's the perfect mix of South East Asia and East Asia.

[@UrbanHermit_withgrace]

Ditto! I think the military threat from CN is a major factor….But we Taiwanese are chill, overwhelming visitors are welcome but we can also live with only those that appreciate Taiwan’s hospitality. 😁 Welcome you to Taiwan again! You’ll find much more western tourists now!

[@Adam_Adam_Adam_Adam]

I just got back from there yesterday and other than Ximen in Taipei, there were hardly any other foreigners. Made the travel experience so much better.

[@mmfong297]

It is one of the top spots for other Asians, but for Westerners, Taiwan would be hard to match against Japan and Thailand due to what most westerners are looking for...

[@UrbanHermit_withgrace]

@@Adam_Adam_Adam_Adam Really? Cause everyweekend on subway XinYi line I see foreigners occupied almost 1/4 of trains… but definitely not as many as Tokyo or Bangkok… Hope you had a nice experience and welcome back again!

[@Adam_Adam_Adam_Adam]

@@UrbanHermit_withgrace I wasn’t on the subway too much. Mainly bus, bike and car. I’ll be back for sure as my partner is Taiwanese 😁🇹🇼

[@marcusfischer6371]

Great video! I booked my flight one day after I saw it... Taiwan, I am coming in April '25. THANKS for the inspiration, Marcus from Hamburg

[@tatata8561]

welcome

[@UrbanHermit_withgrace]

Been to Hamburg, also a beautiful city! Welcome to Taiwan. Feel free to ask around if you need help in Taiwan and don’t be surprised if Taiwanese are too friendly. 😂

[@chenchic]

Welcome to TW 🇹🇼

[@0502rs]

歡迎你來玩。也希望妳能有愉快的旅程。

[@千-z9q]

welcome to Taiwan❤

[@Busha69]

Perfect timing! My flight to Taiwan is on December 1st. Also a solo trip for 2 weeks. Going to get some last minute inspiration:)

[@karlwatsondocs]

Hope you have a great time!

[@UrbanHermit_withgrace]

Welcome. Don’t hesitate to ask for help. We Taiwanese like to help friends. 😁

[@0502rs]

welcome to taiwan Hope you have a great time!

[@ra1ny1115]

I enjoy rediscovering the everyday landscapes and scenes I've grown accustomed to through the lens of foreigners. Thank you for capturing my country so beautifully.

[@dorumoru1]

特別喜歡影片中的風景 攝影角度抓得非常棒 讓台灣之美盡收眼底 謝謝這麼優質的旅遊影片

[@許芳瑜-z5f]

Taiwan has never relied on tourism as a major source of national income, so it’s understandable that some might find it less exciting compared to its neighbors with more developed tourism industries. However, if you appreciate safety, convenience, and delicious food, Taiwan can serve as a great stopover destination. For those who love nature and hiking, Taiwan offers a variety of options. Additionally, we host numerous events every month, providing even more experiences to enjoy.

[@ChihChiKao]

where is safety? taiwan's traffic in ranked one of the most dangerous in the world

[@SanemomeJan]

​​@@ChihChiKaoTaiwan's traffic is certainly not good compared to other "developed countries".🐷🥱

[@natatatt]

Having not relied on tourism sounds quite appealing. Being less tourist-centric can be really nice for visitors if you want to feel more immersed in the local culture.

[@bctvanw]

@@ChihChiKao Taiwan's traffic is bad, but better than most Asian countries if you think about it.

[@antonyyangg]

@@ChihChiKao Source?

[@Tommy_B_999]

Lived here for 2 1/2 years and an expat.. LOVE IT!

[@RachelSimon-o5s]

I lived here for five years and this brought back so many good memories. Thank you!

[@RhettStraube]

Fantastic job. I’ve lived here for 24 years. This was really great.

[@buckeyesniderm]

Karl - THANK YOU for sharing your adventure in Taiwan. I’ve been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to visit this beautiful country multiple times. Your trip brough back so many GREAT memories and at the same time showed me places and experiences I need to have on my next visit. My Mandarin is limited to a few words and phrases … however, my favorite phrase is 我愛台灣

[@willceurvels]

Foreigner who has lived in Taiwan for nearly 20 years here. You did a great job covering a lot of ground in a very limited amount of time. Spots I think other foreigners would enjoy that weren't covered here: 1. Taipei Maokong Gondola to the mountaintop tea huts. It's as magical as it sounds. 2. Taiwan baseball games: one of the most incredible sporting atmospheres I've ever experienced. Personalized songs and dances for each player, which most crowd members have memorized. 3. Guanziling Hot Springs in Tainan. Highly recommend this hot spring area because not only are the hot springs great, the food is incredible. Taiwan has a "mountain food culture" which is often quite different from what you can find in the lowlands. 4. Green island. Snorkeling and a hot spring right next to the ocean, where ocean water and hot spring water mix. 5. Taiwan has some of the best tea culture in the world. I personally like 旅行喫茶店 in Taizhong as a place that curates some of the best teas from the island with a very nice atmosphere inside a historic building. The area outside of Sun Moon lake also has fantastic tea culture and some beautiful old tea plantations that are open to the public. 6. Taidong is a place I could spend several days. Many great hot springs, a beautiful sprawling beach, vibrant Aboriginal culture and a focus on organic and back to the land intentional living. Some of the best organic black wulong tea is produced here. Obviously there's tons more but these are just some picks off the top of my head. Heavily tea influenced I realized, but Taiwan is kind of famous for that even in China.

[@Songbirdstress]

Thank you for this. Lots of nice ideas. I'm coming to Taiwan in February and of course, tea!

[@willceurvels]

@Songbirdstress February will be a great time to hit up the hot springs!

[@Songbirdstress]

@@willceurvels Ah, ok. It's looking like my visit will be too short...

[@MichaelStayWild]

Love the video Karl! I recently met a load of Taiwanese travelers while walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain and they convinced me that I should be moving Taiwan higher up on my travel to-do list. I can't wait to make it over there and experience it firsthand!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers! 😊 hope you enjoy it there as much as I did

[@JudithBlair-o9q]

Thanks Karl. Taiwan is now on my radar as a must do trip! It looks really approachable as well as lovely and interesting. Well done.

[@jamesthomasparker]

I turned 30 this year and already I feel you when it comes to young backpackers under 25 looking at their phone when they should be living in the moment 🤣 great vid as always Karl! Definitely have to check out Taiwan one day 🙌

[@WilliamKlaesson]

Amazing! Taiwan is amazing 🙂

[@UncleKevin]

看得出來 Karl 為這次旅行做了充足的功課！很棒的行程，看了連我都想去某些景點。

[@JayDeeDillaNL]

Love your videos Karl! I'm at the tail end of my own 9 months around the world trip (22 countries, 4 continents), which was very much inspired by yours. I went to some different countries than you and James did, although I definitely had some overlap with your itinerary as well (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Argentina and my final country Peru coming up. Actually gonna do the Inca Trail there which I've also wanted to do since seeing your video). I've been telling everyone I met along the way that I was inspired by your videos and recommending your channel. One guy said I should comment on one of your videos about how I've been inspired so here we are! Also for some other locations during my trip where I went I've been looking at your videos for inspiration as well (Colombia and Jordan for instance). Keep it up, I'm always excited for new videos and your new trips! Love what you're doing and thank you for inspiring me to do my own 9 months backpacking around the world trip. I was in Taiwan in 2017 and enjoyed it so much. Such an amazing country.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Oh wow that’s amazing Jay! Sounds like you’re on one hell of an adventure. Thanks for spreading the word about the channel and good luck with the Inca Trail 😊👍

[@Kipperfaust]

Hell yeah, i’m in Japan right now and gonna be in Taiwan in two weeks, perfect timing Karl, can’t wait to watch this at the airport haha

[@karlwatsondocs]

Enjoy! 😊

[@christopherclayton7392]

You've done it again, the quality goes up, as usual. I don't watch many things on KZbin over 30 minutes but you're I could watch all day.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks very much :)

[@klsl]

Definitely putting Taiwan on my to-go list now!

[@NickChenFisher]

Welcome to Taiwan! Hopefully you will have a nice and enjoyable trip!

[@winnielee8163]

Welcome to Taiwan ❤

[@L4M1K4Z3]

Love to visit Taiwan one day. The country looks amazing.

[@evachiang-lin9971]

I'm Taiwanese and this is the best video representing the beauty of my country. Thank you so much for doing this video independently and showing my country through your eyes. This is a perfect mixture of the city, of nature, and our people. I love that you took public transportation, rented a motorcycle, tried our bike paths, and hiked our many trails. It's so representative of how we experience Taiwan ourselves. I'm grateful this is not a typical "tourist" video but how we locals would vacation in Taiwan. My children are triathletes and I feel so touched you got to meet an Ironman. Lastly, thank you for the National Holiday celebration. I love love this video.❤

[@hideyayalin]

So it turns out it was a filming project invited by the tourism bureau. But it didn’t feel official at all-it looked so natural and relatable. That’s why I was surprised when I found out at the end. Lastly, thank you for coming to Taiwan.🫶

[@HelenHarper-ec6io]

Great job again Karl! Your filming is fantastic! Really enjoyed this and I had no idea Taiwan was so beautiful! 👍🏻

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 😊

[@Trentus86]

Loved the video! Taiwan was one of the first countries I visited and I agree it's crazy it's not higher on people's go-to lists, not surprised to see you do it justice. Makes me yearn to go back

[@mariposabay4006]

@@Trentus86 🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫 We are fine with Taiwan not being popular. 😂

[@海洋洋-u3g]

Welcome to TAIWAN😊❤️💕

[@海洋洋-u3g]

Welcome to TAIWAN😊❤️💕

[@cheersmate7409]

​@@mariposabay4006 So true! We genuinely appreciate people who love Taiwan, but at the same time, I wouldn’t mind if it remains "Asia's best-kept secret." For now, we mainly attract real travelers who value culture (which is amazing!) while avoiding certain trashy foreign tourists who cause more harm than good, as seen in other Asian countries. That's how Taiwan, as a democracy country, still keeps its incredible security, scenery, and social harmony.

[@stevenlimkh]

My goodness, your 1st timer vlog of Taiwan beats the thousands of Taiwan vlogs out there. Amazing !

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 😊

[@UrbanHermit_withgrace]

Exactly. I’m shocked he knows how to take bus and train to those suburbs. 👍

[@WindsorYeh]

He actually pronounced Ximen ding correctly and doubted himself 😂

[@KIMTAI-hm6eu]

You guys are so awesome ; and funny. ლ(＾ω＾ლ)

[@adonis5254]

Taiwan is a beautiful country. ❤

[@郭婉婷-k6e]

Yes!Lovely,Friendly and safe❤❤❤

[@soggymoggytravels]

I love Taiwan! The people and the scenery are great!

[@RahoulAhuja]

Been watching your vids since HK2NY. Love your style, personality, and overall video direction Karl. It's rare that I watch an entire 1-1.5 hr video on youtube these days, but I always prioritize your videos and thoroughly enjoy each one.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks very much 😊

[@DaveBrettuk]

“You are handsome, Taiwan Welcomes you very much!” - what a welcome translation 🤣 Awesome video mate! Love Taiwan 🇹🇼 thank you for sharing your experience 🙏

[@karlwatsondocs]

Haha cheers buddy appreciate it

[@wadawads]

Love Taiwan.. made me want to go back

[@hibrenda1993]

Welcome to my hometown ❤

[@PyroPhoenixPinion]

I didn't expect to love this video so much. Your drone captured such amazing scenery, and the vibe of the whole video is soft and comfortable. Joining the National Day celebration and arranging your trip with such delight, even when encountering all those unfortunate events, is truly impressive. You're amazing!

[@datolong0301]

One beer for your next trip. Come back to Taiwan someday. Wish you safe while traveling.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers 🍻

[@mrg8537]

Great video, looks amazing. Definitely on my list of places to go. A few years back I put together an itinerary doing a loop around the island but haven’t yet got around to going

[@arothli]

Great video! I am so ready for 3 weeks there.

[@UrbanHermit_withgrace]

Welcome! Do watch out for weights after 3 weeks in Taiwan🤣…. Hope you have s great time here!

[@robinbouwdoos5607]

Taiwan is my favorite country i have ever been to!!! watching this video gave me so many good memories!

[@yayaba730]

As a Taiwanese, I just want to say thank you for this amazing video! Watching it really inspired me and even made me want to grab my backpack and explore my own homeland. You’ve captured the beauty of Taiwan so well-it’s truly incredible and reminds me of how much there is to discover. Such a wonderful perspective-thank you for sharing!

[@jessiew.5463]

After watching the video, I feel that if you ever have the chance to visit Taiwan again, you can take more time to stay in Hualien, you’d absolutely love this city, It’s exactly the kind of place I think you’d enjoy🙌 Hualien and Taitung are also my favorite cities in Taiwan.

[@hsiumichang732]

Agreed

[@markeeho]

I love hualian so much❤

[@user-hlwqxcbnos]

Hualien empire must be removed 1st before going.

[@giannishen]

I just shared your video with Harry Jaggard. You did a really great job！ Looking forward to your coming back to Taiwan/ 臺灣 again! 謝謝分享, thanks a lot for sharing! 👍😄👏

[@Sweet01-lov]

Thank you, Karl, for sharing your solo backpacking adventure of beautiful Taiwan which we found to be fantastic! We followed you for the entire one hour 16 minutes video and we couldn’t be more in awe of everything you did along the way. You showed us how gorgeous Taiwan is! My husband and I both enjoy traveling the world but unfortunately we have not been there yet. It is time to visit that beautiful country, thanks to your wonderful adventures!

[@UrbanHermit_withgrace]

Welcome you to Taiwan with warm hearts!

[@poka3768]

Taiwan is a cozy country, friendly people and good security, beautiful natural. It is a very precious place with a high degree of democracy, freedom and high moral awareness. 🇹🇼👍

[@Krokavangochris]

True. Let's hope it stays that way.

[@disciprine]

@@Krokavangochris not likely tbh. If you read the way things are going expect it to be part of China within the decade.

[@dragonlee6695]

If you don't know Chinese history, don't make such a stupid comment. Taiwan is not a country. Both Taiwan and mainland China belong to China. Legally, the constitutions of Taiwan and mainland China state this. Historically, the island of Taiwan first appeared in Chinese documents in 239 AD, when ancient China sent an expedition to explore the place - a fact that Beijing now uses as the basis for its territorial claims. Taiwan then briefly experienced a period of Dutch colonial rule (1624-1661), and then Taiwan was ruled by the Qing Dynasty government from 1683 to 1894. In 1894, Japan launched the Sino-Japanese War against China, and China was defeated and ceded Taiwan and the Penghu Islands to Japan. From then on, Taiwan became Japan's first overseas colony and began a 50-year colonial rule until 1945. Later, China's second civil war broke out, and the defeated Chinese Kuomintang fled to Taiwan and became the ruling party in Taiwan. Later, due to the intervention of the United States, the two sides have been unable to complete the unification of the territory. In addition, the long-term false propaganda of the Taiwanese "government" and the alienation of relations with mainland China have led to the current tense situation. From the perspective of ethnicity and culture, Taiwan's earliest political parties also came from mainland China, and the main population also came from coastal cities in mainland China. Therefore, the main languages ​​in Taiwan are still southern Chinese dialects and Mandarin (just with slightly different accents). They belong to the same ethnic group as mainland China, and their traditional culture and eating habits are the same. They use traditional Chinese characters (mainland China used to have a unified character type. In order to facilitate teaching, mainland China changed traditional Chinese to simplified Chinese, but everyone can understand each other). Secondly, the United Nations and almost all countries in the world do not recognize Taiwan, nor do they support Taiwan's independence (except for three or four small island countries) The above five points are enough to show that Taiwan has been a part of China's territory since ancient times, and there is no such definition as "country" as you said.

[@leighhardy7558]

I’m resident in Taiwan and as others have said here you did a pretty good job of capturing the essence of the island in only 2 weeks.

[@njs_gc]

Great video. You had a lot of bad luck, but you still made it look like a great place to travel to. The countryside looked amazing.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers 😊

[@dolmeeofficial]

love TAIWAN

[@lenniedavis1294]

Hey Karl! I always get excited when I see a new video uploaded by you. Hope you're doing well in Winnipeg. I didn't even know you've never been to Taiwan before. It's such a beautiful country! Thanks for the upload.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Yeah it’s an amazing place! 😊

[@lands6870]

one of my bucket list Taiwan

[@edwinlin1979]

Thank you for explore Taiwan, you've discover Taiwan more than local's, I learn allot of geographic knowledge from this video, we wish you to come back explore more and share this to the world, we are a friendly country and welcome for visiting, thank you once again.

[@yutingtien9160]

As a local, was excited for Taiwan’s film! Really enjoy watching this film as always!!

[@Krokavangochris]

This video captures much of Taiwan and its traveler places in a well balanced way. You saw more places than I did in six years living there, Karl. But then, working five and a half days a week didn't leave much time for traveling. The part on Kenting brought back great memories.

[@aravindhanharish7689]

You have made a fantabulous video inspite the fact that majority of your trip didn't go as per plan due to Typhoon and other factors. It really helped me to plan my Taiwan trip. Kudos brother!!!

[@Anonymous-iw4hx]

what you say about the east coast being less populated is not 100% correct. the main reason is, the mountains are much closer to the ocean, leaving less space for settlements. especially between hualien and yilan, there are around 2 larger settlements, not many people. west of the mountains are huge flat areas. i also was in taiwan a few weeks ago, i arrived just before the typhoon kong-rey hit the island and i was stuck in my stay in hualien for 2 days because of it, the building was even shaking. btw the taroko gorge isnt closed completely you can enter during specific hours but the damage is heavy, i went there each time during my 6 visits before and i felt devestated by the views i got last time. the rangers told me it will take years to repair the damage

[@nancychang2012]

還有一個原因，為什麼東部人少，因為交通不便，唯一的一條公路，因為地質地形影響，不是一條安全的道路，大雨、颱風、地震，落石就把道路封了，也是這樣，工廠不會選擇在花蓮設廠，於是工作機會少，年輕人都到西部工作。也是因為這個原因，讓我們保留了美麗的風景，花蓮也稱作台灣的後花園。

[@kw19940604]

There's is also another reason why there's less people in that area

[@chensunny6426]

Thank you for making Taiwan so beautiful through your camera! You pretty much nailed the major touristic spots here except two most beautiful places in Taiwan: Alishan & Hualian’s Taroko Gorge ! Alishan is really amazing , too bad that you didn’t get to explore more due to Typhoon and Taroko Gorge is the most stunning place in Taiwan, too bad it’s shut because of the earthquake ! Also, the offshore islets of Taiwan are all beautiful too! If you ever come back, don’t forget to explore! Great job 👏 🎉

[@tuyhl]

You totally nailed it with this trip! You hit all the must-see spots in Taiwan, and your route to Elephant Mountain for that epic Taipei City view was perfect. Love how you showcased the experience. It’s such a great mix of adventure and relaxation (and yes, enjoying a beer with the view is a big win!). Awesome work capturing the beauty of Taiwan! 🙌🇹🇼 I’m currently in Vancouver, and watching your video makes me so excited to fly back to visit my family. And, of course, indulge in all the amazing food Taiwan has to offer! 🍜🇹🇼 Can't wait!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 😊👍

[@不做愚民井底]

歡迎來到台灣旅遊，你拍的影片角度各方面好美好專業❤

[@timeiscome]

Very enjoyable for us to watch and relive our recent Taiwan circle trip. Mountains, farms, lakes, typhoons but no mention of 🌏quakes! We felt a 5.4. Shame you couldn't stop off at Shizhuo's trail network in the stunning tea plantations on your bus ride down from Alishan due to the circumstances. We found parts of Taiwan are not that easy for English speakers to get around and we relied heavily on Nick Kembel's guides on 'Taiwan Obsessed', which you may already know about, and Google Translate for menus all the time. We loved the Taiwan branded beer and how vegetarian friendly Taiwan was too, although that's not one of your concerns😋 You'll have to go back for Mount Hehuan and Shizhou one day when it's not typhoon season.

[@judyoo1354]

台灣素食是全 亞洲最好的 最專業的 真的 有幾百種選擇! 而吃起來口感 可以像多種種類肉味!台灣文化像是 中國大陸 跟日本 生出來的文化小孩! 而美食可以吃的種類有幾千種食物可選擇! 因住在這種族很多 所以中國菜 台灣菜 日本菜 越南菜 韓國菜都可以很平常的吃到!很方便!茶業 及小點心 小吃 比太多國家種類更多! 這位製作影片人 去高雄沒去龍虎塔春秋閣 真的很可惜 很多國家的人喜歡

[@UrbanHermit_withgrace]

Outside of big cities, it’s more difficult to get around with English. But if you ask around, I’m sure you’ll get all the help from those who don’t understand English.😁 Welcome you to Taiwan again!

[@sarahcashmore6736]

Always the best travel videos on youtube by far. Really enjoyed this one as i havent seen any other travel vids on this destination & its unusual to see something so unique. And whilst i really enjoy the group tours i think theres something a bit special and more spontaneous about solo travels. Fab video!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 😊

[@Oliverrees-horsley]

@@sarahcashmore6736 agreed, not sure there is a you tuber out there where his fans really want him to smash it and watch the subs go up up up. Best content on you tube by far, no matter the destination

[@wonderinvancity5346]

Awesome travelogue of Taiwan! Thanks for sharing!

[@BChen2431]

Loved how real this vlog series is! As a Taiwanese, I would recommend foreigners to visit around the spring for the best weather! It usually gets pretty warm around April but is still bearable, AND without the risk of bumping into typhoons etc. (typhoon season is summer and fall). It does rain year-round though there's no getting around that lol

[@89390305]

不，10~12月的秋天與初冬才是最好的季節。 春天次之，因為台灣的春天有時也熱、而且潮濕。

[@6Kingsley]

Went for two weeks in november and i cant wait to go back the poeple are so kind and theres so much culture and food to eat

[@sjsmit5068]

Wow! What an exciting two weeks! Next time you visit Ruifang, don’t forget the Gold Museum. If you go to Sun Moon Lake, be sure to visit the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village. If you enjoy drinking, you can also visit Taiwan’s whiskey distilleries or try Kinmen Kaoliang. There are so many interesting places to explore! You’re always welcome to visit again!

[@teareager]

It's hard to believe that you managed all the filming and drone shots by yourself, truly impressed. I've subscribed and want to see more your videos.

[@dianaachom3819]

Thanks for taking us with you to Taiwan with yet another of your great films .your a great inspiration Karl.

[@marshalpattison7442]

i;m here right now, what great timing! tuning in to steal your itenerary! 🤠

[@HOngnycorn]

We welcome all to explore our beautiful country, cheers from Kaohsiung!!!

[@FIRSTLAPSE]

As a professional timelapse Photographer with more than 20 years in and out of Taiwan, my 2nd home, I want to give you my deepest bow and respect for this travel video - well done, Karl 👏 I also want to mention the absolutely amazing footage you are able to capture on your own, all those "3rd person" shots by drone or tripods they are so time consuming to do, I never have the time for that, as setting up for my timelapses takes forever 😅 The timelapse work we did with Taiwan Tourism is on the channel, if you got curious 🇹🇼🇹🇼 Again, outstanding work! 👏 👏🔥 🔥

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks! Yeah I recently bought the DJI Neo drone which made some of those follow me shots super quick to capture

[@FIRSTLAPSE]

@karlwatsondocs I did look into that, seems like it might be a better option, the Mavic Pro takes forever and a bit bulky to carry on top of all my lapse gear 😅💪 Cheers! 🍻

[@ricklarry4212]

Thank you Karl. You make it look easy but a lot of work goes into making these videos. Some beautiful areas here. The drone footage provided a great overview.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 👍

[@alchemist_one]

Having lived in Taiwan for most of the past 20 years, I have to say that there ARE a lot of tourists. Especially the past 5 years, it's been overwhelmed with tourists. Working holiday visas have completely changed the feel of Taipei. There are floods of Europeans now who just wander around aggressively using English in stores. It's actually had the effect of more people suddenly trying to interact with me in broken English on the assumption that I'm a tourist, even if it's literally a store or restaurant I'd started visiting in 2003. It's a bit saddening as it makes me feel more like an outsider now than I was half a lifetime ago. I just wish more tourists and especially working holiday people put at least a modicum of effort into learning the local language. You got out a bit further into nature than most visitors do, though, and that's great.

[@tbarton00]

32:04 - that part of the park looks like a scene from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Beautiful area.

[@xing.yan999]

The hurricane you encountered was a strong Category 17 hurricane in Kaohsiung. After watching your video, I was very touched, because you took beautiful pictures of everything in Taiwan.

[@theknightuk]

Truly excellent video of Taiwan. Extremely professional. I lived there for five years. It is a great place and you encapsulated it with absolute perfection. Brilliantly filmed and produced 👍🏻

[@awesomeness87878787]

Probably one of the best KZbin video on Taiwan travel I’ve seen! Hope you enjoyed Taiwan 🇹🇼

[@cyclife]

Thank you Karl for taking up the suggestion and visiting Taiwan! Your vlog totally captures the beauty of Taiwan. 🇹🇼 Cheers!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers 😊

[@吉雷米-一粒米]

Happy you like my country! One thing is sure, you will definitely come back!

[@Borked91]

First, planning a cycle around Taiwan currently so this is perfect timing Karl! Thank you!

[@karlwatsondocs]

That'll be an awesome trip! :)

[@Borked91]

@@karlwatsondocs I can't wait! Thanks again for the stellar content as always good sir.

[@paulmorris3613]

This trip is a great contrast to the many other videos you have created, I enjoyed the raw recording as a backpacker might see and record. Very enjoyable and a good description re the visits if this Island, Thank you for your hard work to organise and I'm sure it will be a useful journey hotter to those who follow. Great work,

[@Taiwanbeast]

Welcome to Taiwan 🎉🇹🇼

[@jordankirby7632]

My favourite fellow winnipeger going to one of the first places i travelled on my own to. Love it

[@michellek2694]

Super excited for this video!

[@LynnMujie]

Fun fact, I actually worked at Family Mart for a summer and hear the sound every day and got used to it. It’s actually a greeting and to let the store clerks know when someone enters the door. You did hear it when you are at the back office or storage unit!

[@LaurensvanRooijen]

That was quite a trip you did there - kind of a huandao. I have been and still (or again, following the pandemic) am visiting Taiwan twice a year for work in Taipei and Taichung. And I always make sure to add at least an extra week to explore and meet friends. You did the right thing upon arriving at Taoyuan airport: Get an Easy Card, it makes life so much easier for tourists. By the way: I spent Tuesday to Thursday in Kaohsiung when it got hit by typhoon Krathon. Thursday was a scary experience in particular, since I had to get from my hotel at Pier2 to an MRT station and then to Zuoying HSR station.

[@Lulu-YouTubechannel]

What a fantastic vlog! I’m a Taiwanese, and I was very touched to see that your videos capture so much of Taiwan’s beauty. Thank you for letting the world see the beauty of Taiwan.

[@neogeo1506]

Beautiful coverage of Taiwan, if weather didn’t ruin your trip agenda it would definitely take it to another level. Awesome video… def helps pinpoint down the spots to visit within a limited time.

[@beffgamesky5651]

I went to all these amazing locations in Taiwan in my class graduation fieldtrip! Glad you liked it too!

[@Tangerinepersimmon]

歡迎來到福爾摩沙台灣美麗島嶼國家💖 感恩這美好的禮物驚喜的影片🎁🎊 謝謝外交官員們的努力,結緣優質youtuber拍攝高品質的旅行台灣紀錄片電影,很棒🎉

[@CK-yu1bf]

I watched your Slovenia video before I went there, and now I'm looking at Taiwan for this fall. Maybe someday I'll run into ya in person. Thanks for the insight!

[@sheila9869]

我愛台灣，小而美，台灣的多樣貌可以輕易轉換你的心情，想去哪都不用大費周章 即使颱風打亂你的行程，我喜歡你依舊趕上雙十國慶回到台北，並用溫泉做完美結尾，這就是台灣～

[@ViviLee-f9g]

去夜市沒吃「烤玉米」、「香腸」「大腸包小腸（米飯包香腸）」真以後有機會可以吃吃看，好吃喔 去墾丁應該也要逛逛「海洋博物館」 海龜要去綠島是保護區很多海龜，小琉球也可以看到

[@SaeedHerr]

影片沒拍不代表沒有

[@赤陽-redsun]

好感動，去了好多美麗的地方，影片紀錄了每個令人讚嘆的瞬間，不可思議的台灣，感謝您的分享。

[@momoxu1884]

Thank you for capturing the beauty of Taiwan so wonderfully, and I’m glad you had an amazing holiday here. Taiwan is an independent country, but we don’t have many friends on the international stage. It means a lot that you’ve visited Taiwan. I hope you can share your experiences with the people around you and, one day, speak up for us on the international stage. Wishing your KZbin channel continued success and growth, and we look forward to your next visit!

[@johnhansen6307]

Nice to see a fellow backpacker , traveler who enjoys his beer!

[@UrbanHermit_withgrace]

Very nice video! Love your true comments about the food and the background music! I’m a Taiwanese and call myself a global citizen after living in NY, Seoul, Hong Kong and Beijing Shanghai. I have to say Taiwan is the best country to live and to travel to. Welcome all of you to my lovely, chill and vibrant country!

[@Brednobread]

The alcohol at 21:44 is usually used as a cooking wine instead of for drinking which might explain the flavor lol

[@FUYAFANG]

Welcome to Taiwan. ❤🎉

[@陳俋閔Yimin]

Welcome to travel to Taiwan and take pictures of every place in Taiwan so beautiful.

[@aarons13.]

Great, as always. I never knew anything about Taiwan at all tbh apart from a bit of the history… until now 😊

[@aizensss99]

Honestly Karl, your videos are just quality. Another great one👍👍👍

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 😊

[@ALin1988-j5z]

Oh thank you for recording my country so beautiful. ❤

[@jamiefg]

Cracking documentary, another country to add on my bucket list. Bring on Sri Lanka!