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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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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
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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