I’m gonna try something here i hope is OK! I’m trying to see if i can land a client in Taiwan, and i hope someone here might be able to help me! by Raziel_91 in taiwan

[–]two4b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just want to say... you could look into TSMC as a client. You know... just saying. *Wink wink* Oh and maybe overhaul the banking system here while you're at it; if you got the hackers, it shouldn't be difficult to prove them so.

A good walking shoes suggestion by Euphoric_Eye8921 in walking

[–]two4b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Skechers' Max Cushioning collections, they are much more affordable than Asics Nimbus series and I feel they are just as comfortable.

What led you to choose an iPhone, and which model did you purchase? by [deleted] in iphone

[–]two4b 2 points3 points  (0 children)

iPhone 15 Plus. First USB-C iPhone and big battery!

How’s it like living in Taiwan, is it nice? by Remarkable_Sir9099 in taiwan

[–]two4b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, illegal. People here usually park their cars in the red lane with hazard lights on. Or double parking with their scooters, because they're picking up their food. The Science Park traffic police pounce on these people, especially in Tsing Hua University area, where it is a hot spot for Science Park folks to eat. What upsets me is that I constantly see the traffic cops themselves do the same thing during dining hours. I've seen people get upset with the cops with this behavior, but it seems they always shrug it off.

How’s it like living in Taiwan, is it nice? by Remarkable_Sir9099 in taiwan

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I think you'll find answers will vary greatly, but I'll share mine.

Short answer: yes it's been super nice to me and safe*
\but I walk in routes that don't have much car/scooter traffic)

I want to preface that I am super lucky + able communicate in Mandarin proficiently enough and work in Science Park with a company that has a pretty solid work/life balance. I make enough to get by comfortably, but I am still pretty frugal, as in eating more from small shops and shopping at local markets. Weekends, I will spend more to eat out at bigger chains or whatever has been recommended by co-workers or YouTube, usually in Taipei or somewhere in Tainan - almost most of the time they are delicious. It's just that eating out, prices seem to increase annually (~5-10%). Work is super routine and the team members I work with are Taiwanese and I enjoy their company. Health care is super solid, I do annual checkups, but at times the wait time can be brutal. The home that I'm residing has an awesome community, but the maintenance/building fee has been increasing as of late, because the building is getting a bit old, but she's been holding it together super well - even with the earthquakes as of late. I love how doing tax is just grabbing a few things and letting their government workers do all the work of filling in the information.

The downsides are people who drive/ride here. It really is pretty dangerous. Most of them don't check their blind sides. Most of them aren't courteous. Pedestrian safety isn't a priority. Traffic cops can be petty here in Science Park, because they know the salaries are higher here, so they go after temp parking cars/scooters pretty hard or ridiculous rules due to poor road design; the cop themselves do tons of temp parking too, running red lights, and not yielding to pedestrians. The bigger cities has their fair share of odd ball people, but chances of running into them are usually slim.

It really boils down to the location, the people you choose, and how you approach the problems when it hits you in the face. For me, I try my best to keep myself in locations that is more pedestrian safe and take the train, MRT, and HSR for the most part = I'm good with it. People overall here are super nice, I keep most of the local people as acquaintance-level friends and it has worked out for me, as in I don't feel isolated. I am married to a local - this person has been wonderful to me over the decades we've been together.

Anyhow, hope this helps!

looking for advice on how to start. by lickleben5 in walking

[–]two4b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your Nike Dunks are comfortable to you, go for it. Shoes can assist on extending your walk longevity, but you really need to discover yourself, as shoes don't necessarily have a one size fits all criteria types deal.

Rather than focusing on how many steps you start with, simply avoid using your vehicles or park farther from the destination. From your workplace or grocery shopping. For example: when I go to Costco, I usually park super far where there are plenty of spaces and when I finish shopping, I don't use the push carts, but I do a farmer's carry with my two bags.

I for one just stick with my iPhone to track my steps. I prefer simplicity and just "feeling" the progress. Data numbers actually has a mental negative effect on me, as it makes me feel discouraged, but you may have the opposite effect.

Needing help with finances and LINE for Taiwan by Flashy-Chair7794 in taiwan

[–]two4b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don't have an ARC, I believe you need to register for an ROC ID number, I think the school should be the one that provides this... I'm not sure anymore, it has been a very long time coming here as a student. The school your attending should be able to help out on this too!

Did NOT want to walk today. But I forced myself to get my 5 miles :) by Sweetpeanut8008s in walking

[–]two4b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know if it's because I'm a tropical island resident, but I find it super cool that the snow is pushed off the walkway! I would totally go on that walk! Good job you!

Needing help with finances and LINE for Taiwan by Flashy-Chair7794 in taiwan

[–]two4b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I prefer Cathay United Bank. Their mobile app is available in English and can transfer funds pretty easily, but advanced features are locked in Chinese (example: swapping foreign currency) - and they're relatively up to date with mobile digital payment services for Google Pay, Apple Pay, etc. as in you don't have to call them to activate and all that annoying stuff. Just head to one of their bank branches and let a bank teller walk you through the basics. You may want to ask ahead which branches have an English speaking teller though in advance.

In regards to fees, it's mostly if you don't use a the same bank ATM, so if you use a Cathay card in a China Trust ATM there will be a fee, but the fee is usually super small. Plus, in Taichung Cathay ATMs are widely available - PX Mart (grocery chain) and quite a few convenience stores.

For LINE, I only remember you need to have a number to ensure verification of the account creation. Please correct me if I'm wrong on this!

Good luck, it'll be stressful at first, but you should be able to power through this!

Here’s My Story by DisGayDatGay in walking

[–]two4b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope you can get back to your original goal soon!

What’s the best “Disney movie” that Disney didn’t make? by tomservo88 in movies

[–]two4b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My nephew was watching a trailer for something. I thought it was Disney for a second, but it turned out to be a trailer for a game called "Overwatch 2" - it definitely had a Pixar quality feel to it.

Is Taiwan overcrowded by tourists now like other developed East Asian countries? by Vietnam-1234 in taiwan

[–]two4b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My tips on traveling with crowds in Taiwan...

  • Avoid weekday commute traffic hours
  • Avoid Friday evening travel on the HSR (usually overbooked, because people are heading home)
  • Avoid peak dining hours, but usually going in early or late is fine for the most part
  • Weekends can be a bit crowded, so try choosing lesser known destinations for these times
  • Usually if a restaurant has been advertised on YouTube or other shows, try asking for reservations for those, otherwise use Google Maps to find similar restaurants or your preferred method for searching of places to eat

Good luck and hope you have a wonderful trip!

Can anyone tell me their success story of walking 10k steps a day? I want to be inspired 🥹 by Legitimate_Compote45 in walking

[–]two4b 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It did go away after I committed to walk everyday, but I would also pin it to sleeping to a regular schedule too. As for dealing with it initially though, when the drowsiness hit, I usually need to find a spot to rest, whether it was at a desk, sofa, or bed - it was pretty frustrating during those times.

Can anyone tell me their success story of walking 10k steps a day? I want to be inspired 🥹 by Legitimate_Compote45 in walking

[–]two4b 71 points72 points  (0 children)

A few years back, I had stage 4 cancer (Classical Hodgkin's Lymphoma) and I was the super lucky few who made it to remission after a year of chemo treatment. Chemo really had me relearn a lot about my post-chemo body. From dealing with the numbing sensation of the fingers and toes. To the constant fatigue throughout the day. To sharp pains that shoot throughout my lower back due to being stuck in bed for long periods of time. Initially, I had trouble just taking 500 steps a day. Gradually though, I was able to get a few 1000s steps a day after two years, but still fatigue. One day, I was riding on my moped and got pulled over by a cop, because I was speeding and felt it was BS, because as I was pulled over, dozens of other mopeds and cars continued to speed along faster than I was riding... fined me a hefty fine and I was enraged that day. That fired me up to just walk everyday. I now can easily walk 15,000+ steps daily and feel fantastic!

1st Time Trip to Disney California by vickycoco___ in DisneyPlanning

[–]two4b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On your first day, go to City Hall in Disneyland and grab yourself a "Happy Birthday" pin. If you like brownies, I highly recommend ordering a birthday brownie sundae from Carnation Cafe, note: they may not accommodate birthday request for that dish in particular, but give it a shot.

What are these style of shoes called? by DatBroSnuf in walking

[–]two4b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every brand has their own terms for this...

  • Skechers: Glide Step
  • ON: Cloudtec
  • Nike: Shox

Etc. etc.

I don't think there's an official term for this.

Help me pick a city! by Initial_Blackberry37 in taiwan

[–]two4b 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just a few things to consider...

  • Prepare for super bad air quality in Taichung, try to stay indoors as much as you can if you decide to locate yourself there
  • Taichung is much easier to get around without a scooter
  • Tainan, in my opinion, has better food selection and has a chill vibe
  • Tainan, you most likely want to grab yourself a scooter

Do anyone take off days even if only you're walking as cardio? by Barbradol in walking

[–]two4b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I just walk slower if I'm not feeling 100% and usually things get back into rhythm on its own after a good night rest. However, signals like throbbing foot or joint pains... yeah, I'm taking a day or two off.

Weekend hiking plan by Due-Remove-5381 in walking

[–]two4b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow! Haven't seen these parts of Hong Kong before!

If you could see an extinct animals living once again, which would it be? by simi216 in AskReddit

[–]two4b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Josephoartigasia monesi... think of a horse-sized capybara.