The Taiwan "Digital Nomad Visa" thread

For me it sounds like fun!

Your posts in this thread however do give off a Puli, Nantou, circa 2006 vibe. For those unfamiliar with this historical moment, that’s when some enterprising types attempted to market the town of Puli as a great place for Japanese retirees. When said retirees came and experienced the actually existing town of Puli circa 2006, things did not go well, as this classic thread makes clear:

From that thread:

A Japanese couple, the first foreigners to stay in Puli on a Long Stay visa, yesterday cut their three month stay short and left after less than a month, full of complaints about the region.

The couple surnamed Nakamura, left after two weeks of stay in a Puli township, said there was nothing good about it, citing issues such as air pollution and water quality.

… the couple soon had a complete change of heart, bitterly criticized Puli and said they felt cheated.

They said there were too many motor exhaust fumes and the Taiwan government should be subsidizing a electric trams and trains. They also said there were too many dog droppings on the pavement, which could spread disease.

In addition, they complained their apartment was too humid and had no clothes dryer and plate dryer. They also said tap water was not suitable for drinking.

Will Tainan 2025 have a similar fate?

Guy

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