Over the last week, I went to Taiwan.. It was actually an unplanned one, an impromptu one, because I had to redeem almost entirely my Enrich miles points which were coincidently expiring by June..
So I frantically searched for a destination and narrowed it down to 3: Singapore, Bangkok and Taipei.. Naturally, Taipei is my obvious choice but I still got a poll ran in Instagram (I'm actually more active using IG than any other social media platforms), and the results were unanimous..
So after "cajoling" my Taiwanese friends and friends in Taipei to free up their time for me, I booked my tickets and accommodation..
Then came the shitty part - my department head was coming to KL the same time I was away, so I had to tell him that I would not be in the country.. I mean I don't actually have to say where I was going other times since I am 24/7 contactable anyway and I work remotely..
Anyway.. forget about shitty work stuffs and let's focus on this wonderful trip..
I flew on MH366 departing Kuala Lumpur at 0905hrs on 15 May.. It was a A330-200 aircraft as Malaysia Airlines have upgraded this route from a 737-800 to a 330-200 and yet the aircraft is practically full..
My pet peeve was of course a non-window window seat! I mean, I checked Seatguru for the seats just to avoid this, and usually I prefer to sit in the middle cabin nearer to the wing (as experience would have taught me, if anything were to happen to the engines, I would be able to see it first)
Imagine my horror when the seat I chose 19A is a non-window window seat!
Don't get me started about the Indian guy seated 19C who leaned over to watch my screen and left his own screen on with the flight path!
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| Sad case... |
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| MH366 KULTPE breakfast: omelette and chicken sausage with soggy hashbrown |
Upon reaching Taipei, I collected my Taoyuan Airport Express MRT tokens because I had pre-bought them on Klook beforehand, it's cheaper to pre-buy, and not to worry about having all NT$1,000 notes on me..
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| What priority seat? I sit. Because I am a paying passenger as well, and there is no one else needing it anyway. |
Once in Taipei, I made my way to the hotel straightaway.. This time I booked the all male, clothing optional hotel in nearby Songshan - GS Gay Hotel.. Known as the first and only exclusively men-only hotel in Taiwan, I have to give it a try..
I am very glad I did, and I regret not staying longer and throughout the entire trip.. because this place earns 5 stars from me.. just go with an open mind and be nice to people and you'll enjoy yourself..
Initially I booked for only 2 nights, but I extended 1 more night and pay there and then at the counter, because I grew to like this place..
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| Reception counter and the entrance |
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| One of the showers Open showers with no divider |
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| Common sinks on the first floor |
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| Corridor All the rooms are see-through with a lockable door |
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| I picked a shared twin room, and have 3 different room mates throughout my stay.. |
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| The shower at 2nd floor - the same floor which my room was. Open showers with no divider |
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| WC on the 3rd floor |
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| Showers on the top floor |
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| More lockers on the top floor, a steam room, a TV room and outdoor terrace |
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| Outdoor jacuzzi. Please wear something when you are out here - except at night when it's optional. |
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| Lounge at top floor |
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| Part of the locker room at first floor.. it's where you keep your shoes and important documents. All lockers and doors assigned to you can only be opened exclusively by your wristband. |
Being a clothing-optional hotel, it is perfectly ok to just walk around naked, to the toilet or shower, or to other floors to get drink etc or if you are shy, then a towel like most other people.. I don't give a damn, so yeah no clothes needed anywhere in the property, except the ground floor reception of course as it is facing the street..
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| This my room.. The orange wristband is for the room door while the blue wristband is for the lockers. |
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| Most of the guys sleep naked or at least with underwear.. For me, I am used to sleeping naked, so yup I slept naked here as well. |
Only on the 3rd night my room mate got a little touchy and started playing with me but he's not my type so I was not in the mood to play with him..
Oh ya, I also met someone who stayed in the next room... In fact from my bed I can see across to his bed.. He arrived a day later, and we clicked right away.. Let's just say, the feeling is mutual and after we left Taiwan, we continued keeping in touch and plan on more things together..
Perhaps I am ready to date again... albeit it being long-distance, I am willing to give it a shot..
PS: All these pictures were shot using my Galaxy A9 phone, and I set the screen to full screen mode, hence the portrait pics looks really long... Hahahhaa...
