31/01/2025
DIY International Travel in under 50K for 2 pax! Kayang kaya!
Filipino citizens can travel to Taiwan without a visa until July 31, 2025!
I just want to share our 5D4N travel to Kaohsiung, Taiwan last Nov 12-16 2024.
Travel expenses calculated below are for the both of us.
Ticket: via Klook booked in advance (Php18,196).
Travel Tax: (Php 3,000) paid at NAIA prior to international flight departure.
Hotel: via Klook Hotel Hub Kaohsiung Cisian Branch (Php 6,806) for 4 nights with free breakfast everyday.
Nov 12:
Arrival at Kaohsiung International Airport. I booked an unlimited Kaohsiung Metro pass valid for 48 hours (Php 878) via Klook.
E-sim: via Klook (Php570) valid fo 7 days
Visited the famous Kaohsiung Dome of Light in their metro station, walked around Liouhe Tourist Night Market and tried local food before going to the hotel.
Nov 13:
Visited Cijin Island for their famous beach. Went to Kaohsiung Lighthouse and Cihou Fort
Ferry to Cijin Island: Around (Php 60) per person
Nov 14:
Went around Kaohsiung using MRT since we want to maximize our unlimited MRT pass for 48 hours. Explored Hamasen Railway Cultural Park
Nov 15:
Whole day rest at the hotel. We just went out if we want to eat.
Nov 16:
Back to PH
Our trip was absolutely incredible! From the moment we set foot on the streets, we were blown away by how spotless everything was—you won’t find a single piece of trash, even around sidewalk vendors. The roads are impressively organized, and pedestrians actually follow the rules when crossing (imagine that!). It was both awe-inspiring and a little heartbreaking when we compared it to the situation back home in the Philippines.
Now, let’s talk expenses—because, surprise, Taiwan is not as pricey as you might think! We spent around Php40,000 in total, with Php30,000 covering travel expenses and Php10,000 for food, leisure, and pasalubong (you can still stretch your budget if you want). Yup, you read that right! For a trip packed with great food, unforgettable experiences, and stress-free travel, I’d say it was worth every peso. Would I go back? In a heartbeat!