zzzzzzzz Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 airbnb is decent, the pics are fairly accurate. shortlisted a few for the new year eve countdown and prices are decent and many good options many one bed room apartments available used it in penang and plan to use it for my US trips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 How is YF Spa? Do they do B2B? icyrain_2003 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin_85 Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Went last year to taipei around Oct end, never get to join the parade. Going this 21-28 oct, 2nd time alone trip to Tpe:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azimuth Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 One more month to the Pride! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin_85 Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 How the parade actually works? Never join one before. Everyone just gather and walk on the street? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitboy21 Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Scoot to Taipei is at 225 all in for the pride weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azimuth Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 How the parade actually works? Never join one before. Everyone just gather and walk on the street? Never gone before too but I just they will just walk past you and you can either stay on the spot to take pictures or walk along.Scoot to Taipei is at 225 all in for the pride weekend! It's a good deal. I got mine at SGD264 FlyBag with seat upgrade. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icefox Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 going to the pride too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azimuth Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Seems like there are quite a fair bit of people from this forum going. Taipei is going to turn into a mini Singapore during that weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passby Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 It already has plentiful of Singaporeans going there at any one time...Don't you tell me you just reached home ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Seems like there are quite a fair bit of people from this forum going. Taipei is going to turn into a mini Singapore during that weekend! Yup. The same with the CNY period or just after where there are lots of Singaporeans in Bangkok and 24 Kaikan. I hooked up with this person at 24 Kaikan only to find out (later) that he was Singaporean . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azimuth Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 It already has plentiful of Singaporeans going there at any one time...Don't you tell me you just reached home ? Haha. It's off topic, but yes. Took slow Night Rider. Just a thought. Besides attending the parade and clubbing, what are the other fringe activities during Pride weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passby Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Haha. It's off topic, but yes. Took slow Night Rider.Just a thought. Besides attending the parade and clubbing, what are the other fringe activities during Pride weekend?Hookup with the Singaporeans whom you dont meat in Singapore ?! Haha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passby Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Yup. The same with the CNY period or just after where there are lots of Singaporeans in Bangkok and 24 Kaikan. I hooked up with this person at 24 Kaikan only to find out (later) that he was Singaporean .What's and where's 24 Kaikan ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFFJEFF Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Haha. It's off topic, but yes. Took slow Night Rider.Just a thought. Besides attending the parade and clubbing, what are the other fringe activities during Pride weekend?When the date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azimuth Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 When the date? 26 October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wldsbtm Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Anyone knows if the weather is good in may?It is springtime right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livelife2fullest Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Will be in Taipei Oct 24-28 then Nov 4-9, outside Taipei in between. Know many gg esp for d parade. Looking for buddies to go Aniki on Oct 25th as those I know not keen on Aniki Hope to go Jump too but believe won't be able to get in with d big crowd expected, right? Anyone know a less popular yet just as good place besides Jump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFFJEFF Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 TW 25-28 Oct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanguy Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 what's 24kaikan and aniki?will be there 25oct to 29octhope to meet more travel buddies there.though there are already several kind bros to allow me to join them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFFJEFF Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 anyone going alone during 25-28 oct? wan to share hotel stay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azimuth Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Anyone knows if the weather is good in may?It is springtime right?The weather should be decent. I would not really consider the month of May to be Spring. Blurnblur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takeitoff Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Anyone knows if the weather is good in may?It is springtime right? May is super rainy. Not the typhoon kind though. It's technically still spring but I wouldn't consider it to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enelym1978 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) Scoot to Taipei is at 225 all in for the pride weekend! Ghaaaa I paid $400 with Jetstar.... Scoot still has seats for $200+ return, hate them lol I'll be going to the Parade but I won't go to the big parties... went last year, it's nice but way too expensive for a non circuit party person like me....Never tried Jump. For the younger ones, G-Star can be nice. Edited September 30, 2013 by Enelym1978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azimuth Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Ghaaaa I paid $400 with Jetstar.... Scoot still has seats for $200+ return, hate them lol I'll be going to the Parade but I won't go to the big parties... went last year, it's nice but way too expensive for a non circuit party person like me....Never tried Jump. For the younger ones, G-Star can be nice. Lol. Guess sometimes it doesn't really pay to book too early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enelym1978 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) yeah but 80% of the time, it's never a good idea to book last minute Oh well.... So which hotel did you end up booking? Edited September 30, 2013 by Enelym1978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azimuth Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 yeah but 80% of the time, it's never a good idea to book last minute Oh well.... So which hotel did you end up booking? True enough. Just PMed you on my accommodation during the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Observe Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 True enough.Just PMed you on my accommodation during the trip. Looks likely Enelym and Azimuth will hook up in Taipei. Hooray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azimuth Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Looks likely Enelym and Azimuth will hook up in Taipei. Hooray! Lol. Enelym is far too popular here for my small hook. I need to buy a stronger rod. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enelym1978 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Lol. Enelym is far too popular here for my small hook. I need to buy a stronger rod. :-) Errr let's not go there Mr. Azi lol I just checked Scoot again and prices went back up to $350. We should have a BW dinner one evening lol. Taiwanese hot pot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azimuth Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Errr let's not go there Mr. Azi lol I just checked Scoot again and prices went back up to $350. We should have a BW dinner one evening lol. Taiwanese hot pot Haha. I know of a couple of guys going there as well. Hot pot sounds good. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enelym1978 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Any recommendations actually for some nice local food joints? Aniki and hot spring are also in the programme? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azimuth Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Haha. Not a foodie but it seems the Din Tai Fung is a must go. Possibly. How many days will you be there? It's a short stay for me and I haven't really map out where I want to go yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enelym1978 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Haha. Not a foodie but it seems the Din Tai Fung is a must go. Possibly. How many days will you be there? It's a short stay for me and I haven't really map out where I want to go yet. But.... I tried the Din Tai Fung at the 101 tower and to be honest, it's just the same as in Singapore haha. I remember a few places where they make 小炒 for super cheap but I need to be there to remember where it is.... can't seem to find it on a map lol. I'll be there from 25-28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azimuth Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 But.... I tried the Din Tai Fung at the 101 tower and to be honest, it's just the same as in Singapore haha. I remember a few places where they make 小炒 for super cheap but I need to be there to remember where it is.... can't seem to find it on a map lol. I'll be there from 25-28 Lol. Same. 25 - 28 for myself too. It will be a good break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torque Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Ghaaaa I paid $400 with Jetstar.... Scoot still has seats for $200+ return, hate them lol I'll be going to the Parade but I won't go to the big parties... went last year, it's nice but way too expensive for a non circuit party person like me....Never tried Jump. For the younger ones, G-Star can be nice. I was contemplating over whether or not to fork out that much for the circuit parties too. Any idea where else would be a good alternative? Perhaps a nice bar which is cozy and relatively less crowded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbhotshot Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Hi, Anyone traveling Taiwan during 28/10-2/11? just book my ticket and gosh i miss the parade. But anyway I am backpacking there for 1st time, care to intro some good sauna and member hanging place like cruiseclub sg. Also mind to intro some great backpacking hostel or bnb in Taipei and Tai Chung?Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hausanzai Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Hi, Anyone traveling Taiwan during 28/10-2/11? just book my ticket and gosh i miss the parade. But anyway I am backpacking there for 1st time, care to intro some good sauna and member hanging place like cruiseclub sg. Also mind to intro some great backpacking hostel or bnb in Taipei and Tai Chung?Thanks guyshey since its your first time,here is some recommendations for you. Saunas in Taipei u must visit is Aniki. Crowd is similar to the one in Absolute or cruise club but its bigger in scale. U should oso visit onsen hot spring like Chuan Tang or 皇池 in Yangmingshan district. U might be in for a treat for such cruisy hang out places enjoy yr trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enelym1978 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 I was contemplating over whether or not to fork out that much for the circuit parties too. Any idea where else would be a good alternative? Perhaps a nice bar which is cozy and relatively less crowded? They do have a few small bars which are more quiet but I'm sure it will be packed that weekend though haha. I can't remember the names but I know La Bocca closed and reopened under another name, there are others of course but I was following my friends and to be honest, I didn't catch all the names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azimuth Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Yeah the parties are expensive. I heard it's like close to SGD50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torque Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 They do have a few small bars which are more quiet but I'm sure it will be packed that weekend though haha. I can't remember the names but I know La Bocca closed and reopened under another name, there are others of course but I was following my friends and to be honest, I didn't catch all the names Yea that's what I thought. Maybe I will check out what's around XMD area (first time to TW during Pride, not sure what to expect). Thanks! And btw welcome back from your long vacation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torque Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Yeah the parties are expensive. I heard it's like close to SGD50.It's close to S$160 for advance sales I think (cos have to buy minimum of 2 parties). That's almost half the price of the air ticket to TPE for some already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enelym1978 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Yea that's what I thought. Maybe I will check out what's around XMD area (first time to TW during Pride, not sure what to expect). Thanks! And btw welcome back from your long vacation Actually I don't find the bars in XMD very nice and interesting... those scattered around towns are much nicer and more personal and interesting. Merci merci It was good to be cut off from work and stop traveling for errrrr almost 3 weeks? haha Can't wait for Taipei though, it's been too long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azimuth Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 It's close to S$160 for advance sales I think (cos have to buy minimum of 2 parties). That's almost half the price of the air ticket to TPE for some already. Haha. That's a lot to pay if you are not a hardcore clubber. Heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torque Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Actually I don't find the bars in XMD very nice and interesting... those scattered around towns are much nicer and more personal and interesting. Merci merci It was good to be cut off from work and stop traveling for errrrr almost 3 weeks? haha Can't wait for Taipei though, it's been too long!I feel your pain really (unfortunately I'm traveling for work all the way till TPE). Hmm ok, I will post here if I come across any nice and interesting ones outside XMD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torque Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Haha. That's a lot to pay if you are not a hardcore clubber. HehExactly. But I guess it would be an eye (candies) opener for those new to circuit parties lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enelym1978 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Exactly. But I guess it would be an eye (candies) opener for those new to circuit parties lol it was an eye opener to me last year but it's not worth the money spent lol.Seeing all these people high on pills... not fun when you're clean Or for the eye candy maybe... but yeah... once was enough for me haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azimuth Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Exactly. But I guess it would be an eye (candies) opener for those new to circuit parties lol Haha. You can try Aniki for the eye candies who are sober and not high on pills. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wldsbtm Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 The weather should be decent. I would not really consider the month of May to be Spring. May is super rainy. Not the typhoon kind though. It's technically still spring but I wouldn't consider it to be Thanks guys! I know what to do now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passby Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) Stop it....I'm jealous !!! I'm back on 18....miss by few days.... Argh....Anyone wanna go for 2014 Pride together ? Edited October 1, 2013 by passby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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