Arriving in Taipei, Taiwan, Dave and Kim explain why they are in the country and what they have planned, including a memorable stay that answers a curious question: what exactly is a love motel, and how is it different from a hotel?
Why Taipei
This video kicks off the family's Taiwan series, sharing why they came and what they have planned for the trip. Spoiler for the series: running plays a big role, with a backyard ultra on the schedule, plus days of sightseeing in and around the capital.
Hotel Versus Motel in Taiwan
In Taiwan there is a huge difference between a hotel and a motel, and it surprises many first time visitors. Taiwanese motels, often called love motels, are a distinct category of accommodation with their own customs, layouts, and reputation, and the video walks viewers through some of the differences they discovered at their own lodging, the Surreal. What sounds like a novelty is actually a mainstream part of the local lodging industry.
A Memorable Place to Stay
Far from being a compromise, the family's motel stay turned into one of the trip's most talked about experiences, and they link the property for viewers curious to try it themselves. For travelers planning a Taiwan trip, understanding the hotel and motel distinction helps avoid booking surprises and can even lead to a uniquely local stay.
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