isaac1983 Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 meaning shared bathroom?how many guys in a room? any privacy?Share bathroom but you have your own room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RenAi Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Correction to aboveI meant the 20 something masseurs ...Also I couldn't find BEAR HOUSE. As listed in TGAsia. ...I entered #7 133 linden north and this geisha like girl rushed out to greet me in jap talk .... Ths us a jap area .I rushed out at top speed !If you know how to correct TGAsia , pls et them know that the address for bear house taipei could be wrong .And boy is taipei cruisy .... While shopping in xinyi area and malls I was cruised and followed !But I didn't feel the need to reciprocate .... Dunno why ...age I think !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphere Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Hi guys, just checking: for 垦丁 (Kenting) right, would staying there for 2 nights be more than sufficient? Quote Happy - is what we should be, always. Notice: I DO NOT use the Chat Function in this Forum - this has always been written in my profile (and I don't read it too). {it is unfortunate that this new Chat Function does not allow users to turn/switch off in mobile phone} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zAcOn Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Hi sphere! U going to taiwan? When? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphere Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Well, haven't decided actually, now at "fact finding" stage.Do you happen to know the place well? Quote Happy - is what we should be, always. Notice: I DO NOT use the Chat Function in this Forum - this has always been written in my profile (and I don't read it too). {it is unfortunate that this new Chat Function does not allow users to turn/switch off in mobile phone} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemarlin Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Hi guys, just checking: for 垦丁 (Kenting) right, would staying there for 2 nights be more than sufficient? sphere going Taiwan never jio me along , . kenting has nothing much seriously. only go there to see guys only. Make sure you go during summer time. If there is typhoon they will close the beach one. Quote sleepy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphere Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Aiyo, never pay attention is it? Haha...Only at planning stage now, to see if it is worth spending some time there, since I've not been there and some other parts of Taiwan. Quote Happy - is what we should be, always. Notice: I DO NOT use the Chat Function in this Forum - this has always been written in my profile (and I don't read it too). {it is unfortunate that this new Chat Function does not allow users to turn/switch off in mobile phone} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemarlin Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 sorry la, don't scold me leh I only saw your latest post. I have not been reading BW lately. Quote sleepy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphere Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Huh, like that not scolding lor.If I do scold, you will SURE KNOW IT! Haha... The very first post in this page was the start of me asking about Kenting. Now you know, haha. Quote Happy - is what we should be, always. Notice: I DO NOT use the Chat Function in this Forum - this has always been written in my profile (and I don't read it too). {it is unfortunate that this new Chat Function does not allow users to turn/switch off in mobile phone} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zAcOn Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Well, haven't decided actually, now at "fact finding" stage.Do you happen to know the place well?i m planning to travel to taiwan this year as well, and now looking for travel partner.My friends just came back from there, i can ask them about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zAcOn Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) sphere going Taiwan never jio me along , . kenting has nothing much seriously. only go there to see guys only. Make sure you go during summer time. If there is typhoon they will close the beach one.Jio me along too, haha.Sphere, just check withy friends, if u like beach much, then stay at kenting 2 days 1 night is okay. And can continue to penghu, is more beautiful place. Edited March 4, 2014 by zAcOn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphere Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 Thanks zAcOn, yeah, if it is just water sports, I guess 1 night at 垦丁 is sufficient.澎湖 is also on my list, and if I'm not wrong, there's water sports there too, was thinking of 2 nights here (for view scenic area as well). Quote Happy - is what we should be, always. Notice: I DO NOT use the Chat Function in this Forum - this has always been written in my profile (and I don't read it too). {it is unfortunate that this new Chat Function does not allow users to turn/switch off in mobile phone} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wailo Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 If you're going in mid July you can head to Fulong beach just east of Taipei. THere's this music festival which I think is easily one of the best in Taiwan every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphere Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 If you're going in mid July you can head to Fulong beach just east of Taipei. THere's this music festival which I think is easily one of the best in Taiwan every year.Thanks wailo, wil take note of that. Quote Happy - is what we should be, always. Notice: I DO NOT use the Chat Function in this Forum - this has always been written in my profile (and I don't read it too). {it is unfortunate that this new Chat Function does not allow users to turn/switch off in mobile phone} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv_boiboi Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 june 2nd week anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanguy Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 HELP Guys!!I will be in Taiwan on 14 Mar to 19 Marbut i haven't book accommodationrooms at XMD is full. any other good areas to recommend?preferably near night markets, shopping areas.budget between $75-$150.thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphere Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Why don't you try service apartment through www.airbnb.com, ivanguy?You might still be able to get a room near XMD... Quote Happy - is what we should be, always. Notice: I DO NOT use the Chat Function in this Forum - this has always been written in my profile (and I don't read it too). {it is unfortunate that this new Chat Function does not allow users to turn/switch off in mobile phone} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaguy Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Why don't you try service apartment through www.airbnb.com, ivanguy?You might still be able to get a room near XMD...[/quoteIvanguy, let me if u manage to source one around XMD. Sphere, been sourcing one using ur recommendation, still trying.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanguy Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Thanks Sphere. Hey Justaguy, same thing here. Am struggling to get a room using airbnb too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphere Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 HELP Guys!!I will be in Taiwan on 14 Mar to 19 Mar......budget between $75-$150.thanks!Just did a check for you, I kind of like this particular apartment (click here) and it is just slightly higher than your lower end of the budget.Not sure if it suits you, otherwise you could just search around, there are 20 over choices... Quote Happy - is what we should be, always. Notice: I DO NOT use the Chat Function in this Forum - this has always been written in my profile (and I don't read it too). {it is unfortunate that this new Chat Function does not allow users to turn/switch off in mobile phone} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaguy Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) Just did a check for you, I kind of like this particular apartment (click here) and it is just slightly higher than your lower end of the budget.Not sure if it suits you, otherwise you could just search around, there are 20 over choices...Looks good Edited March 6, 2014 by justaguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphere Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Ivanguy, let me if u manage to source one around XMD.Sphere, been sourcing one using ur recommendation, still trying....Well, I could help you see/find, but I don't have your dates...If the above post's apartment looks good, maybe you can see its calender has availability for your dates? Quote Happy - is what we should be, always. Notice: I DO NOT use the Chat Function in this Forum - this has always been written in my profile (and I don't read it too). {it is unfortunate that this new Chat Function does not allow users to turn/switch off in mobile phone} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaguy Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 HELP Guys!!I will be in Taiwan on 14 Mar to 19 Marbut i haven't book accommodationrooms at XMD is full. any other good areas to recommend?preferably near night markets, shopping areas.budget between $75-$150.thanks!Hi, u can try Foreverinn as well. Looks good. Tried to book in Feb but din have the room that I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanguy Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Nice one sphere. I have put my dates and asked the hosthope to get a favourable reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanguy Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Hi justaguy... juz tried... no rooms... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaguy Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Hi justaguy... juz tried... no rooms... Guess ur dates are so near thats why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 where is fun in taiwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphere Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 For a brief moment, I didn't noticed that the replies were from the two of you - ivanguy & justaguy, both contains "guy" in the nick, haha... Nice one sphere. I have put my dates and asked the hosthope to get a favourable replyNo problem, hopefully you got it. And maybe you could share after your trip, if this apartment is a good catch? Haha. Hi, u can try Foreverinn as well. Looks good. Tried to book in Feb but din have the room that I want.Is this ForeverInn in XMD area? Quote Happy - is what we should be, always. Notice: I DO NOT use the Chat Function in this Forum - this has always been written in my profile (and I don't read it too). {it is unfortunate that this new Chat Function does not allow users to turn/switch off in mobile phone} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaguy Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Is this ForeverInn in XMD area?Eh...not really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanguy Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 managed to book one from airbnb... thanks sphere for the recommend... unfortunately the nice room u suggested was out so i went ahead with another host. hope it will be a good one that said, wanted to share an experience in royal spa when i was there in taipei 2 weekends ago... i dropped an email to royal spa to book an appointment with Alan. quick response. wanted to try Alan since there were some discussions abt him. This was my 3rd time to royal spa and was hoping to be pampered. Alan looked exactly like the pic but perhaps not as tanned. the first hour was sports massage and at various points, Alan knows how to do a tease. the 2nd hour was oil massage. the oil could have been warmer given the cold weather that day. when i was asked to flip over, Alan took it all off. a good sight though... *details ahem... to be kept down* i would rate Alan's massage skills as 9/10 but service wise perhaps 8/10 since he was rather quiet during the time. might go royal spa again this coming weekend when i am there again... considering trying out Dickie.. any other recommendation?any other spa that you guys can recommend for massage besides royal spa? saw In Touch spa, So Young? Smiles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shyguest Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Has anyone got any report on 228 memorial park? Heard it is cruisy but not sure what to expect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphere Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 managed to book one from airbnb... thanks sphere for the recommend... unfortunately the nice room u suggested was out so i went ahead with another host. hope it will be a good one..........No problem, looks like you just missed it by a bit. In any case, after your trip, do share if the room you got is worth it. And your sharing on Royal is definite appreciated too. Hope to hear more. Quote Happy - is what we should be, always. Notice: I DO NOT use the Chat Function in this Forum - this has always been written in my profile (and I don't read it too). {it is unfortunate that this new Chat Function does not allow users to turn/switch off in mobile phone} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abang Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Has anyone got any report on 228 memorial park? Heard it is cruisy but not sure what to expectYou must be 30 years behind time.Remind me of Bai Xian Yong's NieZi. I think outdoor cruising is so outdated as technology picks up.The Taiwanese are IT savvy....so get on the Grindr/Jack'd apps.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaguy Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 managed to book one from airbnb... thanks sphere for the recommend... unfortunately the nice room u suggested was out so i went ahead with another host. hope it will be a good onethat said, wanted to share an experience in royal spa when i was there in taipei 2 weekends ago...i dropped an email to royal spa to book an appointment with Alan. quick response. wanted to try Alan since there were some discussions abt him. This was my 3rd time to royal spa and was hoping to be pampered. Alan looked exactly like the pic but perhaps not as tanned. the first hour was sports massage and at various points, Alan knows how to do a tease. the 2nd hour was oil massage. the oil could have been warmer given the cold weather that day. when i was asked to flip over, Alan took it all off. a good sight though... *details ahem... to be kept down* i would rate Alan's massage skills as 9/10 but service wise perhaps 8/10 since he was rather quiet during the time.might go royal spa again this coming weekend when i am there again... considering trying out Dickie.. any other recommendation?any other spa that you guys can recommend for massage besides royal spa? saw In Touch spa, So Young?Hi, so which hotel or hostel did you book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipsmunk Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 I'm in 18 to 22 March. Any accommodation go to recommend that's near xmt or shilin? Budget around 70 dollars per night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guestvisitor Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Sheraton Towers is good above mtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vernimd Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 hello guys, foreign student in taiwan here. Not sure if you know this already but Aniki is temporarily closed for now. Yes, this is sad news about our favorite sauna, hehe. I heard office sauna also closed last year. Anyway, if there's one good thing this brought, it's that I was forced to explore other saunas. Went to Rainbow two weeks ago. Not as clean as aniki but good enough, and the space is huge! Hoping to visit other saunas in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I'm in 18 to 22 March. Any accommodation go to recommend that's near xmt or shilin? Budget around 70 dollars per night.u may want to try TS hotel, which is just on the fringe of XMD, 5min walk from exit 2 of XMD metro station....room quite small but suff for one person....attraction is the location, cleanliness, and price (just about $50-$60, depending on which room u take up. But be forewarned, room has no windows.....nevertheless, I still feel it's a good place to stay when in tp if u don't want to break ur wallet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausanzai Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I will be in taipei from 27th till 31st march.. anyone in taipei around this period? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphere Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I'm in 18 to 22 March. Any accommodation go to recommend that's near xmt or shilin? Budget around 70 dollars per night.Do you mean April? Because the date of your post was in the middle of your suggested dates of travel...u may want to try TS hotel, which is just on the fringe of XMD, 5min walk from exit 2 of XMD metro station....room quite small but suff for one person....attraction is the location, cleanliness, and price (just about $50-$60, depending on which room u take up. But be forewarned, room has no windows.....nevertheless, I still feel it's a good place to stay when in tp if u don't want to break ur wallet....If should be Exit 1, not Exit 2.For single rooms, they definitely have no windows, however, those larger rooms (including the next larger one to single rooms) might have windows, so you might want to put it down in your request that you want room with windows when doing the booking. Quote Happy - is what we should be, always. Notice: I DO NOT use the Chat Function in this Forum - this has always been written in my profile (and I don't read it too). {it is unfortunate that this new Chat Function does not allow users to turn/switch off in mobile phone} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yhtang Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 hello guys, foreign student in taiwan here. Not sure if you know this already but Aniki is temporarily closed for now. Yes, this is sad news about our favorite sauna, hehe. According to Aniki's website, it will reopen in June 2014. No date provided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chiang111 Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Will be in Taipei over the weekend.Intend to visit Royal Spa.Can any kind soul tell me how much tips you guys give ?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Will be in Taipei over the weekend.Intend to visit Royal Spa.Can any kind soul tell me how much tips you guys give ?Thanksno need tips....they don't expect anyway (when I did give, they looked surprise!)....the price is already very high I the first place...but I did tip 200NTD as the masseur is very good...u can try Alan.....very good massage skills wise in my opinion, and easy on the eye too.....plus point in my opinion is that he doesn't chat much during the massage, so u can just focus on enjoying the experience....it's hard to chat anyway when u r faced down on the massage bed..... there's a student protest going on at the parliament house (MRT station Shan Dao Si, just one stop away from Ximen, where royal spa is)...u may want go take a look.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chiang111 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Thanks Guest.I won't miss if the student is still on till the time I am there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Chiang111, do share ur experience with alan or others at royal. When it cones ti massage, esp expensive ones, I dont want to take chances. Some may look young n good, but cannot massage.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pochacco_oo Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Hello, I am going to Taiwan from 20 Apr to 26 Apr. 20 to 22 will be in Kaohsiung, and the rest will be in Taipei. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dommaster Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 anyone going taiwan 25 - 27 apr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanguy Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) came back from taipei 2 weeks ago and gosh, i am missing it already. can't wait to go back there again soon. hope there will be promo fares soon some review:accommodation - thanks to sphere. i managed to booked a room via airbnb since its my fault to look at accommodation so last min. still a good price i paid. its avg $70/night at ximending which is reasonable and cheaper than ECFA when i stayed there last oct. because of the room location, i literally had yong he dou jiang for breakfast everyday and of course put on much weight... Transport - decided to buy the ez-link alike card to commute and it works out to be cheaper than the tourist card. can even use the ez-link card in 7-11 royal spa - visited the spa 2 times during this trip. first after touch down on a friday evening and second one on the last night before i returned back home. only 1 word: Awesome. I only tip when the masseurs are good. The session with Dickie really made me feel so relaxed and with Dickie being so caring, i gave him a huge tip which surprised him and he hugged me back. The other session with Karl was also good and it is definitely "H" if you know what it means. gave Karl a tip too. indeed the price at royal spa is high but the sessions do relieve you in one way or another my advice here is it all depends on what you are looking for. most masseurs have decent skills though the style can be different. well, if you have jack'd, you can actually find Alan, Alex and Kay from royal spa as well. i found that there are alot of personal massage studios within ximending area and those masseurs look exactly the same as they are in the jack'd profile. and their prices are lower than royal spa ranging from NTD1200 for a 60 mins to NTD1900 for a 90 mins session and of course no tips needed. will definitely want to be back there again. any travel buddies? Edited March 29, 2014 by ivanguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justaguy Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) came back from taipei 2 weeks ago and gosh, i am missing it already. can't wait to go back there again soon. hope there will be promo fares soonsome review:accommodation - thanks to sphere. i managed to booked a room via airbnb since its my fault to look at accommodation so last min. still a good price i paid. its avg $70/night at ximending which is reasonable and cheaper than ECFA when i stayed there last oct. because of the room location, i literally had yong he dou jiang for breakfast everyday and of course put on much weight...Transport - decided to buy the ez-link alike card to commute and it works out to be cheaper than the tourist card. can even use the ez-link card in 7-11royal spa - visited the spa 2 times during this trip. first after touch down on a friday evening and second one on the last night before i returned back home. only 1 word: Awesome. I only tip when the masseurs are good. The session with Dickie really made me feel so relaxed and with Dickie being so caring, i gave him a huge tip which surprised him and he hugged me back. The other session with Karl was also good and it is definitely "H" if you know what it means. gave Karl a tip too. indeed the price at royal spa is high but the sessions do relieve you in one way or another my advice here is it all depends on what you are looking for. most masseurs have decent skills though the style can be different.well, if you have jack'd, you can actually find Alan, Alex and Kay from royal spa as well. i found that there are alot of personal massage studios within ximending area and those masseurs look exactly the same as they are in the jack'd profile. and their prices are lower than royal spa ranging from NTD1200 for a 60 mins to NTD1900 for a 90 mins session and of course no tips needed.will definitely want to be back there again. any travel buddies?I will be in Taiwan between 22 -26 May Edited March 29, 2014 by justaguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvin87 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 I will be in Taiwan 26/4 to 3/5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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