TRAVELING TO TAIWAN IN 2023 (ep1)

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ACTIVITIES COST (in PHP) HOW TO GET THERE
DAY 1:
10am Arrival, get pocket Wifi (198/day) 792 Airport (Klook)
11am Train to Hotel - Drop baggage 242 Red Line - Ximen exit 6
11:45amBuy Easy Card (Train Card) 500
12pm Lunch 500
1pm Taipei Zoo - Brown Line - Taipe Zoo Station
2pm Maokong Gondola 410 walk from Taipee Zoo to the Gondola
5pm Ximending (Dinner) 700 Red Line - Ximen exit 6
TOTAL DAY 1 3,144
DAY 2:
7am Breakfast 200 7 Eleven
7:30am NORTH OF TAIWAN (Klook) 1,773 KLOOK
- Yehliu Geopark (Entrance) 200
- Jiufen (Food) 800
- Shifen + waterfall (Milktea) 200
5:30pm Raohe Night Market 700 Red Line - Jiantan Station
TOTAL DAY 2 3,873
DAY 3:
7am Breakfast 200 7 Eleven
8am Longshan Temple - Blue line - Longshan station
10am Chiang Kai Shek Memorial hall - Green Line - Chiang Kai Shek
12pm Lunch at Jinfeng Braised Pork 500 Walking distance from CKS
2pm Huashan 1914 Creative Park - Blue/Orange - Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station
4pm Taipei 101 (Won't go to the observatory) - Red line - Taipei 101/World Trade Center
5pm Hike at Elephant Mountain - Red Line - Xiangshan Station exit 2
7pm Shilin Night Market 600 Green Line- Songshan Station
TOTAL DAY 3 1,300
DAY 4:
8am Breakfast 300
9am Ximending - Pasalubong 1,000
10am Back to Airport 300
TOTAL DAY 4 1,600
TOTAL ACTIVITIES, FOOD, TRANSPO = 9,917
HOTEL (3 nights Meander Hostel) = 3,600
TRAVEL TAX = 1,620
FLIGHT RT (hindi sale kc holy week) = 10,650
TOTAL BUDGET = 25,787
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[@daniellebejosa1157]

You’re effortlessly funny. Thanks for sharing your travel experience. Will be visiting Taiwan this December. Your video is a great help.

[@marvinsamaco]

Thank you. Enjoy Taiwan!

[@theleoalagar]

ito yung CPA na napakahumble, simple lang manamit, pumorma, napakasimple lang talaga nya. Kuya Marvin, laging mag-iingat ❤❤❤

[@marvinsamaco]

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[@mariagracia1901]

Ang galing mo talaga kuya. Parang kelan lang nagrequest to Taiwan. Ikaw tlga ung best vlogger kasi very detailed. That's makes you standout. Keep up the good work kuya 😊

[@marvinsamaco]

Salamat 🫶

[@duaneruiz4507]

I can't wait for the next episodes 😊 Sobrang exciting, dami kasi teasers sa IG and tiktok 😁

[@farmgirl768]

Rewatching your Taiwan vlogs..

[@flourishwithzel]

Hi Marvin, gusto ko ung vlogging style mo, di mo inedit out ung struggles during your trip kaya mas relatable siya, the reality of a solo traveler na hindi talaga laging smooth and may mishap along the way. That way, I know what to expect pag ako naman ung pumunta dyan. I subscribed! Keep it up 😊

[@marvinsamaco]

Thank you. Enjoy sa future trips mo :)

[@Julielitang]

Missing taiwan...now watching marvin taiwan series again for the nth time 🤣😊

[@marvinsamaco]

I miss Taiwan too!

[@barbiejoyqpaet]

Yey! So glad i found your vlog! Ansaya! Very natural lang!

[@richverd]

Be! Tawang tawang tawa ako sa mga inner struggles mo. Sobrang nakakahappy. Yung sure ka na magdecide pero may constant battle with your inner self na hindi sure 🧡🥰 Ingat always beee! Love your vlogs!!!!

[@marvinsamaco]

Haahahah thanks

[@cheljeon7262]

watching this since im planning na mag solo trip next year huhu

[@sheerluck2646]

Haha. Will be in Taiwan this June. Very helpful

[@marvinsamaco]

Have fun!

[@ariesavila7228]

Ohmygod I miss taiwan, see you again soon

[@ameilasharpe1683]

Marvin, Thank you! for your Vlogging about sa pag travel, very informative for first-time travelers at least we have an idea, of what to do? Again Salamat!

[@DrolanLegasvi]

sarap balikan ng taiwan

[@marvinsamaco]

Babalik din ako ahha

[@abeautifulexpedition16]

Dami ko tawa. The best tlga tong series na toh 😂

[@myhandle_2023]

Taipei looks like Tokyo ❤

[@marvinsamaco]

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[@HazelApistar-ee4il]

I really like your vlogging esp may itinerary & budget. Good Job!

[@marvinsamaco]

Thanks so much!p

[@nelgnelgnelg]

This is so helpful! Sana visa free pa by September, planning to travel solo for my birthday ❤

[@satrianimanheaven4496]

Yeeyy another travel vlog

[@marvinsamaco]

More to come!

[@markbarona3663]

Thank you Kuya Marvin. Dito na kami Cambodia. Papunta na tom sa Thailand Lagi ako nanonood ng travel vlogs mo 💜

[@marvinsamaco]

Wow sana all tricity haha enjoy kayo!

[@gentlerock8309]

Boss ​@@marvinsamacowala na pala tanung tanung.. Backpacker's kasi ako.. Taipe ka or kaohsiung.. Very imformativ

[@marvinsamaco]

@@gentlerock8309 taipei ung entry ko po pero nag kaohsiung din ako

[@gentlerock8309]

Boss@@marvinsamaco naks naman pala.. Smot pala lakbay mo Boss.. Kaoshiong 297 kilometer nalang papunta batanes.. I mean ung distance nya kaohsiung to batanes 297 kilometers.. Cge Boss Salamat sa info

[@romaisasaid6247]

"si kuya hindi sha nakapasok, naawa ako sa kanya" ang random nun bhie hahahah natawa ako. Happy vibes nang vlogs mo :D

[@rhummanagaytay4116]

I'm the first one whom comment in his new vlog, super Idol ko talaga ang vlogger na'to, wafu kasi 😍

[@marvinsamaco]

Thanks you 🫶🫶🫶

[@gerryamores7951]

Cnavi mo habang nagbreakfast ka bago pumasok sa boarding 112.😋

[@dng_muvu4679]

yyyeeeeeyyyy been waiting na magtaiwan ka po!!! woohooo

[@marvinsamaco]

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[@joeblack4414]

Welcome to Taiwan 🎉

[@karewatoday]

ayan na nga lol / cheers / salamat for sharing Marvin / so helpful ;)

[@marvinsamaco]

Welcome :)

[@JenitaCordero-sl7hj]

Maganda malinaw

[@jayabunda9156]

Enjoy 🇹🇼

[@hanojeelvillanueva1401]

Enjoy your travel in taipei marvin,😊super love taiwan gusto ko ulit mgpunta jan gustong gusto ko foods graveeee😂 ingats

[@marvinsamaco]

Me too!

[@hanojeelvillanueva1401]

@@marvinsamaco baka masalubong mo o makakilala ka na naman ng gwapong singkit jan!😁

[@edradajohnemanuellet.7557]

nagpost kdin sa wakas,ahahhahah kaso bitin, can't wait sa next eps.

[@graceguray9776]

Wow nakaka miss Ang Taiwan ❤

[@BTS_ARMY_RYZA]

buti naman may new video kana‼️ its been a while... uplaod uplaod din char😅✌🏻 love yah‼️😉💜💪🏻

[@marvinsamaco]

Yey BTs! Haha

[@marcbucs8833]

Sobrang aliw ako sa mga travel vlogs nyo sir marvin esp yung latest SG-Malaysia nyo. i even recommended it to a friend to watch and tawang2 kami together particularly yung struggles nyo sa SG airport since nakakarelate din kami. Anyway, ang kinis na na ng face nyo, ano secret nyo? Hahahahha you are looking better. -gf ng yt acct owner 😂

[@marvinsamaco]

Haha salamat po.. filter filter lang ems haha wala po safeguard at kojic lang gamit ko po haha

[@anjcalonzo15]

Yes naman sa 30+ mins vlog 🤍

[@marvinsamaco]

Ang haba hahaha

[@moirabelladonia]

Wow, thank you may idea na ako sa itinerary

[@marvinsamaco]

Welcome :)

[@pinoytriptaiwan4252]

finally..sana na enjoy nyo po ang Taiwan😊

[@marvinsamaco]

Sobrang naenjoy ko po :)

[@JohnFroilanVega]

huhu manifesting na sana makapasa sa immigration, first time travel ko and solo pa to taiwan later this year 🤞 btw thanks to this vlog po, really helpful 🙏

[@marvinsamaco]

🙏🫶🫶

[@marklaurente4688]

Kamusta experience mo sa immig?

[@gilliandecastro6291]

Hahaha natawa ako sa mga "ay!".. kumusta po pala weather sa April 2023? hehe planning to visit Taipei on April 2024 po

[@hvj6397]

nung nag first time ako mag Taiwan hindi naman nagtanong kung mag isa ako, minsan depende din sa trip ng IO

[@RjayDatingaling]

yey!!

[@BenzJoePalamos]

Pag dating mo nang Taiwan pwede ka naman kumuha nang Sim Card for Internet mas ok siya or if you like packet wifi okz naman din

[@katiesgatchaadventurewitht3052]

Hi Marvin, I'm watching your TPe vlogs.. Na inspire ako pumunta next week. Anyway, curious ako yung easy pass card per head po ba?😊 tapos balak ko sim card nalang bibilhin ko for DiY. balak ko dinkasi wala nalang.hahaha salamat sa reply.

[@cyruswafu]

Pasama naman po sa next travel mo..HAHAHA Gusto ko talaga matatakan Passport ko..

[@uncanny9425]

Saan ka.nga Bumili ng ukay ukay

[@pbnj2248]

Kapag nagtanong yung IO ng how much yung cash on hand pwede bang sabihin na dun na magwwithdraw kasi walang added charges? Help an anxious newbie traveler 😭

[@loulapidez8999]

Wow marvin, ang yaman mo na talaga

[@marvinsamaco]

Sana haha

[@marygracemangalindan]

Need po ba ng affidavit of support or pocket money if mgtravel po sa taiwan

[@glibarios]

Tawang tawa ako, gulong gulo ang isip!

[@marvinsamaco]

😂

[@colorfulchaotic1720]

Kaya pala mag-isa magtravel magtravel na lang din ako ng solo haha

[@lei_xxii5112]

going there on August sana hindi matindi ang init😅

[@VisualDiary02-uy3ih]

Aliw ka panuodin kuya hahaha Question hehe ininform mo pa ba ung BPI na gagamitin mo yung ATM abroad? Need pa ba un?

[@mimamimoo]

Anonf bag gamit mo stroller or backpack

[@starbucks1600]

SINOPAC BANK

[@cyrilconradmanubag6913]

Ng dahil sa vlog mo nanalo din ako ng 5K!🎉

[@aljaybuenviaje2648]

Hi, ask ko lang po, pwede po ba gamitin yung Easy card sa MRT from Airport to Main Station? Thank you

[@bryansy215]

nakita kita sa ximending nag vvlog.. great to see u😬

[@marvinsamaco]

Bat andaming nakakita sakin dun. Tambay bako ng Ximending? 😂😂😂

[@bryansy215]

@@marvinsamaco hahaha... baka? 🤣🤣✌️✌️

[@janethvlogs342]

Goodluck to me this coming june 1 HAHAHAH. Sana keri ko rin sir marv😂

[@marvinsamaco]

Kaya mo yan for sure. Ingat and enjoy!!

[@TonAgawa]

I know the feeling! Hirap maligaw sa train station sa ibang bansa 😂

[@pedropenduko4822]

Pwede ba sumama next time? No worries when it comes to expenses.😁😁😁

[@JenitaCordero-sl7hj]

As a solo traveler

[@jonassantiago4737]

Link nung camera at wireless mic pls 😅

[@jadesslorraine]

huhuhu parang kinakabahan nako sa trip namin pano pag di namin makita ang Bannan line! hahaha

[@tyronegulle9664]

Diba may US tour kayo ng Journey?

[@Dezzs]

Prang hindi ata payag airasia sa two bags. Dapat isa lang for 7kg. How much did you add pra sa backpack and carry on trolley mo?

[@liezlmari61]

Okay lang nmn po how many bags you will handcarry basta 7kgs lang talaga ang weight

[@cjwanderer]

Marvz bakit April 20, 2023? Hahahaha medyo nalito ako bigla :)

[@klein3355]

hi po first time traveller need po ba mag show money?

[@reiisy_]

Thank you so much po sa helpful, and detailed guide!!! Im planning to go to taiwan around nov or dec, solo f/ and first time out of the country. Ask lang po kung need pa ba magdala ng on hand php cash kung magwiwithraw na lang naman sa taiwan?

[@marvinsamaco]

I usually bring po mga around 3-5k pesos just in case worst scenario na need ko ng pera.. pero dun nako nagwiwithdraw ng panggastos

[@mjflorida2303]

Hello sir! may I ask kung travel insurance ba yung tinutukoy nyo sa insurance. Thank you and God bless :)

[@marvinsamaco]

Yea po but not required na now

[@angelitocagurangan4801]

Pahelp naman guys solo traveler po ako want ko sana pumunta sa taiwan . What if wala po akong company id but i have enough money for roundtrip and hotel booking makakapasa poba ako sa immigration? Thank you sa sasagot😇🙏

[@spydiemotovlog]

Sir. Kht wla n poba invitation letter mula s taiwan?

[@eddieboy8370]

Sir ask ko lang saan ka po nagbook ng tkt mo going vietnam?

[@Wala_lang571]

May bathhouse story ba? Where to next Marv's ❤

[@marvinsamaco]

Secret haha

[@liner2]

Ay. Bakit ni-cut yung sa CR sa airport baggage claim? 😂

[@bunso5952]

9 yrs Nako Taiwan until now nliligaw parin aq sa Taipei main station hahahah

[@marvinsamaco]

Parang isang city na yung station e hahah

[@BenzJoePalamos]

Welcome to taiwan

[@marvinsamaco]

🫶🫶🫶

[@B70657Kitty]

did you need to do a rapid test every2 days and carry the test result with you? Who will check your test result?

[@marvinsamaco]

No need na po

[@michaelpana7871]

nasaan ung nasa tiktok mo kuya?

[@Chikimsan]

Ano po yung e travel?

[@marvinsamaco]

Parang departure declaration

[@wawa.b9606]

did you need to adopt the 7 days self-initiated prevention policy when you get there ? like wait for two days with a negative RAT test before we could get out and explore ?

[@marvinsamaco]

No need na po

[@wawa.b9606]

@@marvinsamaco Thank you

[@lifetransitions9991]

hello po new subscriber here! May I know po kung ano gamit mong camera for vlogging? thank you po in advanced!

[@marvinsamaco]

Dji pocket 2 saka Canon g7x mark 2 po

[@lifetransitions9991]

@@marvinsamaco woahhh thank you so much po for replying hart hart!

[@janismyrtle]

the design (itinerary) is very accountant hahahaha add tax! char 😂

[@marvinsamaco]

I know right ahhahah

[@djflawleslie3711]

What if may kakilalang tutuluyan sa Taiwan? D naman na hahanapin anh hotel booking right?

[@marvinsamaco]

Case to case if first time traveler baka hanapan so prepare nalang po nung details at contacts nung tutuluyan po

[@GerbertBartolome]

Paano pag 1am dating sa taipei? Pwede ba matulog sa airport? HAHAHAHA. Tipid eh 😂

[@marvinsamaco]

Yes po ung isa kong video pagbalik ko po ganong time andun po details haha

[@darylp9306]

Lods, ilang oras ka dumarating sa airport before the actual flight? May Hongkong trip ka na ba? I need advise 😂

[@marvinsamaco]

Mga 2.5hrs kasi late ako nagising pero i DON’T recommend kasi ang haba ng pila haha. Mas early mas ok haha

[@darylp9306]

@@marvinsamaco lamat lods

[@ultimateadventurista]

Tanung ko lang anu pong gamit mong camera for vlogging??

[@marvinsamaco]

Dji pocket 2

[@groundhero111]

May link po kayo sa mga klook bookings nyo? Mahal po kasi ung mga nakita ko sa klook esp dun sa North Taiwan tours.

[@marvinsamaco]

Parang same lang po dapat rate sir try mo download ung klook app. :)

[@gladyslim974]

Hi Marvin.. Planning to go in Taiwan this coming October.. I dont have any credit card, pwede bang mag withdraw sa bank of Taiwan na ATM if like normal UnionBank ATM card lang po? Sana ma answer huhu..

[@marvinsamaco]

Yes po debit card lang din po gamit ko sa lag withdraw.. make sure lang to call your bank or minsan like sa BPI app meron option dun na gagamitin abroad.

[@gladyslim974]

@@marvinsamaco really? uhmm im using my payroll ATM.. pwede rin yan? wala akong ibang card eh hehehe..

[@marvinsamaco]

@@gladyslim974 yes pwede

[@shaddiherculesbaloloy7171]

Question po, ano po gamit niyong card sa pag withdraw? credit or debit card na bpi po? Sorry bago lang po and magtataiwan din po kasi soon hehe thanks po sa sagot.

[@marvinsamaco]

Debit card po

[@mimamimoo]

Sorry for asking if not based in mnl po san po immigration intrview

[@marvinsamaco]

Immigration pag aalis ng bansa? Sa mismong airport po kung saan yung departure ng flight po

[@mimamimoo]

@@marvinsamaco yes po so kunyari from dvo -mnl - bkk sa mnla ano??

[@hazelannjuanillo4268]

Maganda din po yung green fantasy forest sa miaoli.🙂 5a po kayo ako 4a sa number seat.😂

[@marvinsamaco]

Woah magkalapit lang pala tayo haha

[@hazelannjuanillo4268]

Yes sir ako po yung nagvivideo sa window sa harap nyo.😂

[@Jean-jk5it]

hi hazel. Planning to go to Green Fantasy Forest too, hope you can share where you book your trip or DIY lang? If so how did you go there. Thanks.

[@hazelannjuanillo4268]

@jean-jk5it DIY lang po.

[@halilport]

Is it not safe to ask from people out there? 🤔🤥just wondering y u havnt try asking for directions😷😊

[@marvinsamaco]

Nahihiya lang ako but they are kind haha

[@dakley5427]

Good afternoon, I just want to ask if those with 6 to 20 of the 14 days visa can enter, because I don't know if when they arrive in the country they are going to, the number will start right there, hope you respond, thank you.

[@marvinsamaco]

Ano po? Basta pagkadating po sa bansa day 1 na po at hanggang 14 days po

[@dakley5427]

@@marvinsamaco gusto ko lang po sana malaman kung pasok po yung may 6 to 20 sa 14 days visa free po

[@marvinsamaco]

@@dakley5427 hello di po ako sure pero based sa napanuod ko pero sa Japan yun parang counted na agad yung pagdating as day 1. So ang day 14 pag ganun is sa 19. Pero di po ako sure

[@davidbeach9354]

Hi handsome

[@cactusxxx6584]

Hahaha tawang tawa na naman ako sa mga hirit mo 😀 totoo, ang daming cute dyan 😍. Relate din ako sa nagkaligaw ligaw sa Taipei Main station haha lakad ka nang lakad tapos di ka pa makalabas 😅

[@marvinsamaco]

Diba? Parang isang city na yung taipei main station eme hahaha

[@mariapatriciajaca7718]

Hi, paano po yung pag withdraw? Pag pasok ba sa atm converted na agad into NTD yung laman ng card po??

[@marvinsamaco]

Yes po :)

[@franciscoantonioramirezgar3663]

Good. Day. SI. Francisco. Antonio. Ramirez. Garcia. Talavera. Nueva. Ecija. Sana. Ibalik. Ang. Departure. Card. Dahil. Hindi. Ako. Sanay. Sa. Online. Departure. Sa. Touch. Screen. At. Gusto. Kong. Pumunta. Sa. Thailand. Dahil. Mayroon. Akong. Philippine. Passport. At. Mayroon. Akong. Alagang. Aso. 🎉. Thanks. So. Much. 🎉

[@oppagdcs]

going there on June, not sure if magddala ba ng money galing dto sa PH o jan nalang po ktulad sa inyo na magwwithdraw sa ATM? .ano po kaya ang best? Thank you!

[@marvinsamaco]

I prefer po withdraw mismo dun pero nagdala lang ako ng konting cash if ever mga 3k pesos haha

[@oppagdcs]

@@marvinsamaco Thank you for the advice . tnatapos ko pa po whole trip nyo sa Taiwan, to get some ideas 😆 Godbless po .

[@drinsgallery1309]

Nag travel kana sa HK?

[@marvinsamaco]

Soon po haha

[@winang1587]

E travel po hanapin pa

[@marvinsamaco]

Yes po

[@GlyzzaDelaRosa]

Saan po better magpapalit ng peso to ntd? Sa NAIA po ba or sa Taiwan airport or ATM somewhere in Taiwan po?

[@marvinsamaco]

Nag withdraw po ako mismo sa atm sa taiwan po

[@iz_me.Yukii1.990]

❤​@@marvinsamaco

[@venzontablizo5172]

If nasa Php1k+ ang charge sa currency exchange sa Taiwan, same din kaya pag sa NAIA muna magpa exchange? Medyo paranoid lang kasi na ma-stuck sa ATM sa ibang bansa if you opt to withdraw na lang.

[@marvinsamaco]

Sabi nila mas ok daw naka USD yung dala mo sa ibang bansa kesa php

[@venzontablizo5172]

@@marvinsamaco thanks Marvin! Planning to go to Taiwan around July-August. That might rainy season na rin no? Binge watching your vids. Keep it up! :)