Traveling Taiwan with Kids: Peace, Chaos & Unforgettable Memories | Mandarin Chinese and English pod

In this episode, we dive into the joys and chaos of family travel, focusing on our experiences in Taiwan. From navigating holidays with kids to finding moments of peace in the middle of it all, we reflect on what makes a trip truly memorable. We chat about Taiwan’s rich cultural moments like Children's Day, the importance of good food, and why nostalgia plays such a big role in where we go next.

0:00 Intro & Banter  

1:00 Planning Holidays with Kids  

3:30 Jet Lag Struggles  

4:30 Family Holidays in Taiwan  

6:00 Taiwan’s Children’s Day  

9:00 Mixing Fun & Peace in Holidays  

12:00 The Joy of Having Nowhere to Be  

15:00 Feeling Safe Abroad  

18:30 What Makes Travel Peaceful?  

23:00 How to Recreate That Feeling  

26:30 10 Years of Chaos & Reflection  

29:00 Planning Without Overplanning  

32:00 Japan Adventures & Spontaneity  

35:00 Time Pressure & Wanting More  

36:00 Tandems & European Dreams  

37:30 Travel Safety & Tourist Bubbles  

39:30 Safari Dreams & Travel Timing  

40:30 Christmas in Taiwan?  

44:00 Back to Taiwan: Where & Why  

47:00 Cities vs Countryside  

49:00 Mountains & Memories  

52:00 Revisiting Old Places  

53:30 Wrapping Up

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