alien Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Sort of haven't adjust back to Singapore weather. Everyday is like so hot. Missed the cool weather where going around without sweating much.Although it is cooling in those weather but if never sweat much, i find a bit "unhealthy", haha.CNY period for some pple will have long break, so CNY period is a gd time to travel. Anyway, CNY only abt 2 mths plus away! Quote 对自己好是一种幸福， 对别人好是一种积福。 Spend time counting your blessings, not airing your complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dark_jedi Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 fyi for those planning CNY trip - earlier this year, was at taipei from 26-28 jan and 2-3 feb, and CNY was from 10 feb sun... most of the places were opened, but there weren't any CNY décor etc, nothing festive strangely, or perhaps it was too early... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaguy Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 fyi for those planning CNY trip -earlier this year, was at taipei from 26-28 jan and 2-3 feb, and CNY was from 10 feb sun...most of the places were opened, but there weren't any CNY décor etc, nothing festive strangely, or perhaps it was too early...Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kian T Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Going to taipei in mid of Nov until mid Dec. Will be going to Jiaoxi (礁溪) for their hot springs. Anybody who has been there, can recommend any nice hot spring resorts which I can stay overnight? Currently, I'm looking at 礁溪汤围沟温泉but they dont have rooms for stay overnight...... Cheers,Kian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackforest Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Will be in Taipei until Wednesday. PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaguy Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Hi,For those who just came back from Taiwan, are their free wifi common? As I don intend to get the local SIM card for fear friends cant reach me from SIN if I get a local sim card Edited November 13, 2013 by justaguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enelym1978 Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Hi,For those who just came back from Taiwan, are their free wifi common? As I don intend to get the local SIM card for fear friends cant reach me from SIN if I get a local son card They have a free WiFi, forgot the name... mostly near 7-11 and in the stations. But you need to register with a local number. Which means, that, by having that local number, you are better off taking one of those super cheap data plans for a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaguy Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 They have a free WiFi, forgot the name... mostly near 7-11 and in the stations. But you need to register with a local number. Which means, that, by having that local number, you are better off taking one of those super cheap data plans for a few days.So if based on the registered local number, I have to get the SIM card for that number and still can't be reached to my SIN number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enelym1978 Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) So if based on the registered local number, I have to get the SIM card for that number and still can't be reached to my SIN number You only need it to register and receive your password... once this is done, you can always switch back to your SIN card and connect to those HotSpots using your TW number as login together with the password received. However, I don't understand... today, with Whatsapp, Line, Kakao, WeChat, Viber, Skype and others, is it that important to be reachable on your SIN number over a few days?Taking incoming calls when roaming is super expensive. Same goes with sending out text messages. You can also subscribe to a roaming plan just before leaving Singapore.SingTel for example, for Taiwan: 1 Day: $153 Days: $455 Days: $75 For unlimited data access. More expensive than a local SIM. Local SIM with unlimited data for 5 days is, if my memory is good, $300 TWD (FarEastOne). Edited November 13, 2013 by Enelym1978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaguy Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 You only need it to register and receive your password... once this is done, you can always switch back to your SIN card and connect to those HotSpots using your TW number as login together with the password received.However, I don't understand... today, with Whatsapp, Line, Kakao, WeChat, Viber, Skype and others, is it that important to be reachable on your SIN number over a few days?Taking incoming calls when roaming is super expensive. Same goes with sending out text messages.You can also subscribe to a roaming plan just before leaving Singapore.SingTel for example, for Taiwan:1 Day: $153 Days: $455 Days: $75For unlimited data access. More expensive than a local SIM. Local SIM with unlimited data for 5 days is, if my memory is good, $300 TWD (FarEastOne).Thanks for the method. Ya that's why I intend to use only my SIN number to stay connected via whatsapp and emails. Therefore I can't do it if I get a local SIM card? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enelym1978 Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Thanks for the method. Ya that's why I intend to use only my SIN number to stay connected via whatsapp and emails. Therefore I can't do it if I get a local SIM card? Of course you can! When you switch SIM card and launch those apps, they will say "oh, new number, you wanna register with this?" Just say NOAnd you will still be reachable on your SIN number. No one will see anything. It's completely transparent to all your contacts. Why do you think I have 8 different SIM cards in my travel pouch for my biz trips haha? It makes absolutely no difference. Just say NO, when the apps are asking you to register again (mainly for Whatsapp, the other apps don't even care lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaguy Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Of course you can! When you switch SIM card and launch those apps, they will say "oh, new number, you wanna register with this?" Just say NOAnd you will still be reachable on your SIN number. No one will see anything. It's completely transparent to all your contacts.Why do you think I have 8 different SIM cards in my travel pouch for my biz trips haha?It makes absolutely no difference. Just say NO, when the apps are asking you to register again (mainly for Whatsapp, the other apps don't even care lol).Oh great! Thanks...( A bit of mountain tortoise) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goygoy Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 tried redeeming miles to taipei... the ticket costs 600 but if i redeem miles it will still cost 350! zzzz..... the miles seems quite useless for locations like taipei..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azimuth Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 With a lot of promotions now ongoing for air fares, your miles value for economy class will definitely be eroded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Miao Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 Juz came back from 川湯 hotspring. Friday evening. Crowd was not too bad. The sauna room was especially conspicuous. There were several times I went in n kena touched all over. Then there was this group of 3 guys groping each other. But the other uncles in the room dun seem to react at all. Probably they are quite used to it alr. Gonna come back next weekend evening n have a look again. But overall a great experience . Signing off from beitouMiao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4evaboring Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 any recommendation of cheap n nice hotel at xinmending and also beitou hot spring hotel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standlonley Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 any recommendation on massage, sauna and hot spring in kaosiong? will be in kaosiong in dec.. thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Miao Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Attention! Reporting live from rainbow spa, Taipei.I am now taking a short break at the second floor common area. Enjoying the not very nice chocolate which is available for free. The maze upstairs is amazing. Especially the dark maze where literally no beam of light can enter. Lots of action going on. Groping is the norm. If u get in, confirm will kena touch all over. Quite shiok. My first ever sauna experience. Shall elaborate more when I have more time! Signing offMiao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted November 16, 2013 Report Share Posted November 16, 2013 Is that Colin (previously from Royal Spa) in page 2, or just a Colin look-alike? Haha... Yup Colin. Current look. Compare with his Facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 I'd like to try a weekend in Taichung. What is everyone's experiences and suggestions there, apart from the night market, especially PLU stuff. How are the two main saunas, too packed on weekend to stay overnight? Any dance clubs Saturday night, cruisy shopping or park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passby Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 I'd like to try a weekend in Taichung. What is everyone's experiences and suggestions there, apart from the night market, especially PLU stuff. How are the two main saunas, too packed on weekend to stay overnight? Any dance clubs Saturday night, cruisy shopping or park?Plan well in advance especially the transport...The main (straight) clubs there are selectively on the patrons...need RSVP and dress code... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausanzai Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Anyone here keen to join me for a 7 or 8 days trip to Taiwan in March 2014? Im looking at places like Kaohsiung, Tainan and Taichung. Also will include Taipei but will not be main focus of the trip. Pm me if keen. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wind Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Anyone know when will be office last day operation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sunbear86 Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 If you travel to Taipei, you cant miss trying a GOOD spa/massage in The Royal Spa. It is just behind the Red House in Ximen (西门町后楼). Tried it last April, and came back with a fantastic experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusedshy Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) Tempted to go Taipei in early Aug due to the Jetstar return free promo. Abt $192 nett .... paiseh, budget traveller Maybe go on Wed/Thu midnight flight n then return to SG on mon/tue at around 8pm. Duration flexible depending on the programme. Looking for a companion. Wanna go Aniki, Royal Spa and Kawayu Spa, but a bit shy. Other than tat, will prolly visit the night markets n eat eat eat (esp their bbq n steamboat buffets!). Maybe shop a lit too. Maybe can rent a cab n explore the outskirts of Taipei too? Anyone keen can pm me their hp, n we can discuss via watsapp. Have to be by 29 Nov though cos the promo will end then. Cheers! Edited November 27, 2013 by Confusedshy Glowlightz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wldsbtm Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Tempted to go Taipei in early Aug due to the Jetstar return free promo. Abt $192 nett .... paiseh, budget traveller Maybe go on Wed/Thu midnight flight n then return to SG on mon/tue at around 8pm. Duration flexible depending on the programme. Looking for a companion. Wanna go Aniki, Royal Spa and Kawayu Spa, but a bit shy. Other than tat, will prolly visit the night markets n eat eat eat (esp their bbq n steamboat buffets!). Maybe shop a lit too. Maybe can rent a cab n explore the outskirts of Taipei too? Anyone keen can pm me their hp, n we can discuss via watsapp. Have to be by 29 Nov though cos the promo will end then. Cheers! I believe it may be the typhoon season in Aug so you just gotta be careful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusedshy Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 (edited) I believe it may be the typhoon season in Aug so you just gotta be careful Thanks. Was there earlier this yr in Sep. Kept raining End up, i din even bother keeping my umbrella cos it will raining, stop, drizzle ... repeat. Lucky the typhoon just brushed past the S of taiwan, so not really affected. Sigh, wan cheap air tixs, no choice. Anyways, i managed to find a date at end Jul, so going in Jul instead. Hopefully better weather Edited November 28, 2013 by Confusedshy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Miao Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Field report from Anika spa. I have been planning my trip carefully so that Saturday nite is reserved for Anika's inception party. I read from the website that the entrance fee is ntd800. However. When I arrived at that place, the staff informed me that due to the faulty jacuzzi n warm pool. They have lowered the entrance fee to ntd700 instead. The place isn't exactly easy to locate. It is hidden in one of the small alley n it is underground. Nonetheless, after some navigation I manged to find the place. The place is rather well equipped n in a much better condition compared to rainbow spa.there is a movie theater which was screening HBO movies with several big n not so comfy sofa bed for patron to lie on. Then there are two Macintosh pc for users who wanna surf Internet and also a mobile phone charging station. Next to movie theater was a big room with 4 rows of mattress for patrons who crave for a siesta.The dimly lit shower area was rather nice n well designed , alongside with a steamroom and a sauna room. Unfortunately, the heater was spoiled so had to bathe with freezing icy water ( it is winter btw) . I cruised one round in the afternoon and there was abt 10-15 guys around in the maze area. Every turning corner is fitted with a full body length mirror so u can easily check on "incoming" traffic. The long awaited party started at 6pm sharp. Juz in time for it when I came back from my mcD dinner. It was a lube party....To be continued... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvin87 Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Normally what airline you all flight to Taiwan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azimuth Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 I tried Scoot the last time round. Surprisingly decent and spacious if you do an upgrade. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylonely Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Scoots got promo this morning. $59.90 one way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passby Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 I tried Scoot the last time round. Surprisingly decent and spacious if you do an upgrade. :-)I got free upgrade on my last trip...just be nice to check-in staff... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylonely Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Nice!! Scoots timing for taiwan is quite ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobovincent Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Visiting Taiwan on 3-12 Jan 2014. Is there anyone traveling around the same period?Perhaps can share the accommodation or explore the city together?Spend most of the days in Taipei and maybe a few days in a nearby city.PM me if interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Miao Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Had a massage session from royal spa. The experience is by far the most amazing massage experience I have had. U really need to try it out for yourself. Simply beyond words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Felix Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Each time I go Taipei I will give royal spa a visit. Regardless of the massuer I chose, the massage is always done professionally with a good service attitude. Always feel being pampered. Each room comes with attached bath and the bathing time does not eat into the massage time. There is also a good selection of massuer to choose from. There is no one man spa in Singapore that can be comparable to Taipei royal spa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsontan Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 The long awaited party started at 6pm sharp. Juz in time for it when I came back from my mcD dinner. It was a lube party....To be continued...Care to continue. I find Taiwanese guys cute, polite, boyish and polite. Totally my type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickieguy Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Anyone will be in taiwan this december? I'm planning to do winter hiking and camping to some of their natural parks. Maybe spend a few days in taipei during xmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manbane Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Anyone can recommend a good driver to bring me to Jiufen/Shifen followed by Chuang Tang and back to Hotel. Any idea how long it takes for this 2 places? I would like to put the lantern with my partner at night before going hot spring. Prefer clean and new car (limo is even better), gay or gay friendly a plus.It will just be me and my partner. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusedshy Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Care to continue. I find Taiwanese guys cute, polite, boyish and polite. Totally my type Sounds good. Wats the dmg? Got happy ending? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusedshy Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Care to continue. I find Taiwanese guys cute, polite, boyish and polite. Totally my type I also waiting for part 2 Sigh, actually wanted to go for the lube party, but its on the 5th sat of the month, n i can't make. Have to settle for the foam party instead. Hope its still exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest new to taipei Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Does anyone have specific masseur to recommend for Royal Spa? Heard about the good reviews and feel like trying. Do the masseurs usually allow you to touch their dick when they are naked?I am new to this and want to know what is the norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Share Posted December 7, 2013 Report Share Posted December 7, 2013 Any one tried Kenny, Dickson or Karl from Royal Spa? Can share the experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Luke Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Last time royal spa got one very hot guy...I tried him in April 2013..but I cannot find him in the royal spa profile recently..not sure whether he has left the establishment already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 u mean Colin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightZ Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 I realised that most accommodation are fully booked over the new year. Does anyone know of an affordable place to stay in taipei over the new year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted December 8, 2013 Report Share Posted December 8, 2013 Tried Yutaka the last time when I was there. A big but gentle guy. Mine already consider big but his tool is even bigger..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azimuth Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 I realised that most accommodation are fully booked over the new year. Does anyone know of an affordable place to stay in taipei over the new year?You can try hostels or stay in the outskirts of the city which should still have rooms left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsara Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 I went to Taiwan last October for a gay parade. it was my first time to Taiwan as well as to a gay parade but I absolutely loved it! Will definitely come back again in the future! Quote 안녕하세요. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Love Taipei Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Any one tried Kenny, Dickson or Karl from Royal Spa? Can share the experience?Do you mean Dickies? If so, he's very good. Nice technique and very friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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