Taking place on the afternoon of May 28 at stage A, Nguyen Van Binh book street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, the program Travel Talk - Next Stop: Taiwan! is a bridge for travel enthusiasts to access all necessary information for their trip to Taiwan. In addition, the participation of the Taiwan Tourism Promotion Bureau also helps visitors update the latest information on entry regulations.
Despite the unfavorable weather, hundreds of young people with a passion for travel joined in the exciting atmosphere of the meeting to share useful travel information right before the tourist season is about to enter its bustling phase.
Attending the event as a guest speaker, there were: Ly Thanh Co - Travel Blogger who has traveled to 39 countries and territories. Ly Thanh Co has also written more than 200 reviews and is the author of 3 travel books. Bui Viet Ha (Ha La La) - a unique female Travel Blogger who left her mark with a 16-day journey across Laos and Northern Thailand, and a 28-day solo trip to India. At the same time, Mr. Derek Chou, representative of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau and Mr. Roger Yen, representative of Starlux Airlines also participated in Travel Talk this time.
Taiwan: Safe DESTINATION, friendly people
At the beginning of the talk, Ly Thanh Co and Ha La La shared their personal experiences during their travels in Taiwan. Both guests agreed that this is a very safe destination and offers a complete experience. Ha La La shared that there are places that many people are afraid to travel to, such as India and sometimes even think about canceling their tickets to India.
"But with Taiwan, I was very excited before the trip and when I first arrived in Taiwan, I felt extremely safe," Ha shared in the Travel Talk program. In addition, the female blogger was extremely impressed with Taiwan's public transportation: convenient, modern and can go anywhere. Taiwanese people are friendly and enthusiastic, not only young people but also the elderly are very enthusiastic in giving directions and guiding with signs if they cannot communicate in English.
Responding to Travellive, Mr. Derek Chou said that it is this relaxed atmosphere of Taiwan that keeps Vietnamese tourists coming back. Taiwanese people appear quiet and gentle, but when someone proactively asks for help, they are very enthusiastic.
"Tourists who come to Taiwan feel cared for, appreciated and loved," said Derek Chou.
Mr. Ly Thanh Co said that when he arrived in Taiwan, he could only say "surprised". Tourists only need a Schengen visa, Japanese visa, etc. in their passports to enter the country relatively easily. In addition to the diverse natural landscapes and scenery, he was "surprised" by the unique cuisine. Taiwanese delicacies are present everywhere from the bustling night markets, the compact but always full of customers food carts to the luxury restaurants.
Young people enthusiastically interacted with guests.
A few minutes into the show, it started to rain heavily for the rest of the event. However, the young people pulled their chairs closer together to avoid the rain and continued to chat with the guests.
While interacting with travel bloggers, the young people continuously asked interesting questions for the program. At the same time, they also provided valuable information and personal experiences when traveling in Taiwan. Xuan, an office worker, shared that Taiwan's vegetarian cuisine is also very diverse and fresh with a variety of seasonal vegetables and fruits. In addition, the young people also introduced many Taiwanese handmade mochi cakes with a very refreshing taste.
In addition, a young person passionate about technology shared more information related to places for people who love this field in Taiwan. In Taipei, 2 large computer and electronic component manufacturers, Acer and Asus, are located here. Therefore, this city owns many routes selling technology products, tourists can easily find and buy at affordable prices.
Through the event Next Stop: Taiwan, which is a collaboration between Travellive magazine and the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Mr. Derek Chou hopes to provide full information to future tourists. At the same time, he said that Taiwan and the Taiwanese people always welcome international tourists with open arms.
Some photos at Travel Talk - Next Stop: Taiwan! 2022:
Event preparation work.
Check-in gift at the event
Taiwan travel guides and publications
Famous Taiwanese pastries were also displayed and introduced at the event.
