Why My Life Would be BETTER in The UK than in Taiwan! 🇬🇧🆚🇹🇼
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- Опубликовано: 3 авг 2024
- After recently making a video listing five reasons why I believe my life in 台灣 is better than my life in the UK, I have now decided to look at the opposite argument and see how things may be better if I lived in the UK
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Finally a foreign youtuber who has the guts to reveal some shortcomings of Taiwan! Subscribed to Allan since he had under 20k subscribers and always loved his content. Keep up with the good work Allan!
Since under 20k?! Not many of you around! Thanks for the support Mark
哈哈哈哈20k
06:38 終於看到有人懂得在影片中將＂髒東西＂+馬賽克了😀👍～～帥倫就是帥倫～有水準👍💗
謝謝你點出台灣的問題！身為台灣人也覺得台灣的交通非常糟糕，尤其台灣的中年人，包含我自己的父母，在開車的習慣問題都非常多
Cool video. And being an English chap who lived in Taichung (I think I lived in the same apartment block you're now living in) and now living back in Blighty, I do remember writing a list of reasons to stay and reasons to leave, to help me decide. There were three reasons to leave Taiwan: 1) Family 2) Dangerous roads, I felt it was just a matter of time before my luck ran out, and 3) Clean air. That's it! Those were the only 3 reasons I could think of, there seemed to so many more to stay. But, now you mention it, I do like my house in the country with carpets, central heating, village pond and Pub. And, the neighbour from hell hadn't really started to rattle his sabre when I left. Really enjoyed this video, I like the style of two contrasting takes on a similar theme.
比起讚揚臺灣這類掌握流量密碼的主題，這種相對的主題應該更需要，但可惜可能怕傷感情，提出的幾點都是比較保守的大眾觀點。
說得好
5:49 This would be my counter argument to staying in HK. I've lost 2 of my favourite newspapers in HK, and I don't read them for their local news, either. Some of their opinion pieces actually were thought-provoking, but the government has shut down Freedom of Press and Free Speech. I'm just thankful that I can read Taiwanese version of Apple Daily.
Lol, imagine living in the country with a government that suppresses your freedoms too soon. I feel bad.
Hi, Allan, actually we’re in kind of the same situation in many different ways. As a Taiwanese living here in Vancouver Canada for the past 27 years and the family all back home in Taiwan. Many people would not understand why but I chose to follow my heart because in the end, it’s myself to answer to at the end of the day.
One thing I think it’s better living here in Vancouver is the environment and the freedom of the well. Generally speaking, people are more respectful and less judgmental. It’s probably the culture thing, I guess…..
No other place could be as well as the motherland unless was born in a family without love. Without families around you to support you is always a hard life. I think William will understand why you have to live separately, he is a smart boy with a warm heart. Do wish here will be as warm as your home country, a life with positive and sweet memories.
台灣交通問題很複雜，且環環相扣。在大台北之外的大眾運輸不發達，需要靠自家車移動，形成每戶都幾乎有至少一台汽車跟幾部機車的現象。汽機車的普及降低搭公共運輸的意願，而且政府又沒立相關法規限制購車，造成數量過多。另外台灣的舊公寓都沒規劃停車位，造成大家都停在路邊或騎樓，同時騎樓也常被私自佔用(被告知要清空還會大聲)，導致行人被迫走上馬路，不安全的步行空間又加深駕車的偏好。幾十年前都市規劃沒做好造成無解的惡性循環...個人淺見，有誤可提出。
新加坡的法規值得台灣參照
想請教您對它最深刻的印象是什麼呢？最近看了臺灣達人秀得到了日、加、越…令人讚賞的設計，臺灣交通部愚民不遺的各式花招。希望能再向您請益一、二。(如果您有空又撥得出時間時)
其實倫敦也是這樣 只是他沒有住倫敦住在郊外所以才說台灣交通不好吧
@@vibesarereal 至少英國到處都有實體人行道、行人庇護島、停車彎，而台灣就算是台北市中心都有許多路連實體人行道都沒有，行人只能被迫與車爭道QQ
your parents RV is bigger than your apartment hahaha
差不多
Heading to Taiwan in March from London . Not my first time being an expat in Asia, so I agree being away from your nearest and dearest is hardest. I think when you move so far a way pursue your purpose for future, and family see you happy, they will be happy and understand too! Thanks for sharing all useful info in your videos, been taking notes!
You’re right about driving in Taiwan vs the UK.
I’ve driven both cars and motorbikes in Taiwan and the UK, and there’s a huge difference in driving styles/abilities. As a Brit you definitely need a fair amount of driving experience to deal with the driving styles found in Taiwan, especially in the south of the island.
I think the reason why there’s such a difference in driving style/ability between the two countries is down to how driving is taught. Generally speaking, the UK is much stricter on who passes their driving test, that coupled with plenty of practice on public roads. Something I hope Taiwan would adopt, as getting a scooter license for example is far too easy.
Yes
I am with you
很棒 讓台灣人也能認識英國
終於等到這一集~~
第五點：台灣位於地震帶上；每次地震而你家又住十樓的時候，這是讓我最想移民的時刻。
謝謝帥倫的比較，台灣交通真的要改善了，希望大家都能遵守交通櫃規則😽😽😽💖💖💖💪💪💪
I love the video. Keep it up. Sucks to be us, in a way. We will always be men between worlds. Thought I missed home a few years ago and moved…only to be miserable. Not sure why I love this place so much. It is just home. 13 years now. Take care.
人口密度和交通密度也是造成交通問題的一個考慮因素，個人覺得最大因素是警察對交通的執法上有很大的改進空間，確實執法讓用路人知道貪一時的方便要付出更多的代價。
The housing situation is an absolute joke when it comes to the price of owning in Taiwan, but the rental market isn't that bad in Taipei compared to prices in the west.
很中肯!同意這5點
Inspiring one and it's so true 👍. After visiting Europe in CoVID, still adore that lifestyle more. Wish you and your family are doing well and get together soon.
第二點，交通部分真的是台灣一大問題，但認真來說。主要也是因為人口過於密集，土地小，人多，機車數量遠超過歐美，這也是台灣車禍死亡高的原因之一。
帥倫說的對
機車太危險，外國人或遊客搭大眾運輸就好
地小人多也是房子貴的原因，沒辦法
是不遵守交通規則吧！
同樣的邏輯可以借鏡東京，主要差異還是大眾運輸密度與交通道路規劃的合理性，再來就是日本要取得駕照的限制比台灣難，車流量自然就會下降
英國土地面積比台灣大很多吧！台灣地狹人疇，沒辦法，還好有機車，否則交通更擁擠
或許應該改個交通法規，無論如何都應以行人為優先，這樣行車速度就會降下來，但還是無法嚴懲酒駕造成的傷亡，台灣對酒駕判得太輕了，導致無辜性命因此而喪失.
台灣的遵守交通規則是該從小教育，並由父母以身作則，將這個問題從根本解決；我也覺得一般台灣人相較其他國家，比較沒有世界觀，老是活在自己的小確幸裡。但，就算是醬，我也愛他，因為我是台灣人！
台灣人需要缺點從而改進到更完美，感謝您
講錯話，所以上帝朝頭丟了一顆種子，代表第三次世界大戰不會發生，
結論：帥倫還在臺灣，所以推翻你說的那五個原因，臺灣還是比較好！😁👌
Nice to see a balanced view from a creator! Normally the temptation is to go down the extreme route, as thats what the algorithm prefers! The UK and living anywhere abroad has advantages and disadvantages. Ive got to say the biggest advantage about the UK you have missed though, and this is the famous MEAL DEAL. The ability to walk into a tescos, or sainsburies, or MnS and buy a beautiful sandwich, a delectable drink, and a mouth watering snack all for just around £3. God did I miss that the 8 years I lived in China...
In terms of traffic issues, its so hard to use the UK as a relevant example, because population density in Asian cities is just completely incomparable! Even in London, you get nowhere near the population densities in such a small area, so the roads and transport routes that serve these high density (skyscraper residential blocks) have so much more strain on them! That being said, you are right to say traffic in the UK is an utter joy and beautiful thing compared to Asia.
What about the food in 711 and Family Mart etc?!
@@ruthpower4892 Yeah the food in there is lovely as well. Used to smash the ham and egg sandwiches all the time. And 3 RMB bottles of coke zero (around 40p compared to UK £1.80) cant complain. Plus all the amazing chinese convenience food ( baozi, jiaozi etc) BUT nothing will ever match the brilliances of a meal deal. Its epic in status
I think some of my fav types of videos are the ones like these that compare cities/countries/lifestyles. Dublin is also SUPER similar to Liverpool (apart from the expense) so the comparisons resonate.
Also, I can't believe you bought that BEAUTIFUL house for 80k WTF?! Maybe tell us more about it in the podcast!
It's really much safer to drive a car or walk on the street here in the UK. The drivers always give the way to the pedestrian. This is the most favorite part I like UK :) The another favorite part will be the park!!!! There are so many parks here that I will never be sick of it!!!
Great video and great comments!
Very straight-up,真實!
交通要變好就是要守法~!!
【真誠】【理性】的建議與批評才是真愛這塊土地，謝謝您！
Thanks for sharing your opinion, I also lived in Czech for two years more, I fully understand your feeling, no matter where you are, just enjoy it at this moment, enjoy your life~
Good luck ~ thanks for sharing your opinions for us, enjoy it🥰👏
Hi Allan, being English and living between Melbourne and Taiwan I can relate to some of your thoughts, I find it quite difficult to adjust to western life each time I’m back , I can also understand your concerns regarding your boy as I’ve been in that position as well.
Thanks for the video , keep up the good work Toffee man.
Maybe catch up for a chat when I’m back in April, take care & go Gunners.
For sure! Hope you enjoyed the Everton Arsenal game!
Very funny, of course the one game you have won was against us
@@pommiegooner8227 think you’ll find we’ve taken three of the last three 🤔
Sorry, I don’t really follow the minor teams like Everton:-)
寫實的論點，我按讚
真的, 我也是覺得住在從小長大的家鄉是最棒的~~~
I personally totally agree with all of ur points. The convience of FaceTime or sort of communication tools cannot transfer the true feelings or replace one hug.
8:49 House prices are crazy in both places, but on and all, I'll stay in NZ and downsize... If only I could get rid of the garden. I don't have green fingers, but I still feel it's easier to move into a bigger apartment than a small flat in Hong Kong.
I've pretty much given up driving in NZ. I only can afford to do that because I live near a bus stop, but it still won't beat HK's public transport system. Most buses are still supplied from the UK, I may need to check that.
I am Taiwanese and now have been working in Poland for more than 2 yrs. I love my job, and thankfully there isn’t too much entertainment here (Food is average, clothes too big for 150 cm girl, not many social places except bar), so that I am able to save 80-90% of salary, which is hard to be achieved if I were to work in Taiwan. Also my company lets me visit my family twice a year, and I video chat with my family every week, thus in all at rather young age it’s worth giving myself a challenge to sprint my career.
Yep matey can't argue with the family aspect.
However having gone through the divorce business etc i managed to have more time with my daughter than i would have if married, took her half way around the world, something i couldn't have done if stuck in a loveless marriage. ( she now lives and works in london)
I'll tell you what you would miss in taiwan, blue skies, a sense of self and freedom.
Give a mobile home a crack for a year, not as stupid as it sounds my man.
Go on holiday to the uk in winter, that'll sort your head out well and truly.
Besides you flogged the everton membership, just saying...
Ktf.
2:30 For me and my immediate family to stay in NZ is no longer selfish. My sister was born and raised in Auckland, and every decade when we have to return to Hong Kong just to renew our ID's, she gets inevitably homesick, and my advantage of being trilingual (Cantonese, English and Mandarin) is no longer unique.
Also: We initially emmigrated due to stress, it's even more difficult to work in HK now.
Hi Allen, thanks for sharing. I am Taiwanese who live in SA currently. I have to admit that the weather, traffic, environment in SA is far better than TW, but the tax rate, convenience, job opportunities, corruption level and security is far worst in contrast. I may suggest that you may encourage your son to explore or even work in TW in the future, and spend money in SA to boost its economy. It is really tough for SA people to find the job, and even worst after SA government implemented BEE policy (Black Economic Empowerment, benefit for black, no discrimination). Most of the SA people I met are likely to find the good jobs outside this country.
The classic desk is back.
Thank you。
I'm agree that the Family always is first.
各有各的好，很難取捨
很中肯，台灣的交通和房價確實真的很差，至於中國....都70多年了，大家也習慣了。
哈哈哈哈!完全同意
Groceries are cheaper in the UK! Access to good Indian food seems better.... schooling seems less intensive ( even when we compare it to the Taiwanese international schools) . There are more after school clubs in the UK for kids, the pavements are better in the UK to walk down ( first time I ever stood in the street and shouted at a super car parked on the pavement was here in Taichung!) . Kids have swings in the UK! There's hardly any swings here? Why??! It was less polluted in the UK ... clothes are cheaper in the UK...Amazon prime is in the UK 🤣. Omg I could go on and on and on. We moved to Taichung partly for a better education for our son but ..yeh..let's just say I can't say it's been worth it.
Sounds like you’re not having a great time!?
@@lifeintaiwan yeh ...it's manic and intense and exhausting 😭. And alien and arghhh 🤣🙈. Sorry man. I don't mean to bog up your channel with negativity!
To be fair I didn't kick the super car. And I was tempted. The whole face thing could go feck a duck and learn to fly. I hate the over the top luxury stuff here. I might get trolled for this but I think it's grotesque.
How much are basic food items in Taiwan compared to the UK? Personally I feel the UK is rather expensive and the price is only increasing due to current logistic issues (HGV drivers) and now the implementation of customs on imported goods from Europe (as of the 1st of Jan).
That being said, living anywhere is never as simple as comparing the two nations as a whole, you have to compare cities to get a better picture.
Hope all works out for you.
@@ukmaxi low budget supermarkets like Aldi and Lidl offer British grown food at a fraction of the price you would pay in Carrefour.. maybe slightly cheaper or the same as a market. Of course you'll get your cheaper fruit in Taiwan when it's on offer but generally food to cook is cheaper in the UK. And there's more variety of cooking and baking staples 🤷
@@ukmaxi I think if you're child free and living an adventure then Taiwan is probably cheaper and better. But when you have kids then life as a westerner I feel is easier in the UK
Hey bro now u are a true citizen in Taiwan now！congrats！！
完全同意Allan所說的這幾點～
尤其關於房子的部分，以前去過英國Homestay三個禮拜，他們的房子很溫馨而且有小小的庭院，應該也不是很新的房子但整體而言乾乾淨淨的，對比台灣的一些老舊公寓，我真的比較喜歡英國住宅區的房子。
至於中國的部分，對於這個惡鄰居其實從小就會有一個概念是中國想要侵略台灣。這幾年可能因為台灣在國際上有更多人認識，加上中國軍機頻頻越線，國外媒體比台灣人更緊張
我們也跟Allan一樣，會有一點點擔心，但不至於恐懼害怕，應該說我們一直都在這樣的環境成長，威脅存在了幾十年了，我們就一樣照常過日子，但也還是會關注台灣政治的變化
我一直相信台灣要提升自己的實力，讓更多民主國家認可，這樣就能減少中國犯台的可能性，至少在國際上我們講話的份量能越來越大，也會有更多籌碼跟中國談判
也謝謝有像Allan一樣的人一直讓大家更認識台灣，每多一個人認識台灣、支持台灣，就是對我們最大的幫助！
Driving is definitely a huge problem. Also, I missed your little wooden desk :)
Your comment is 100% right 😆 I can not agree more 😄
I thinking peoples will be choice good place , but missing home is naturally human. 加油
Oh no, my porcelain heart. 😅 (As always, I appreciate your perspectives.)
也許艾倫可以把英國的優點帶來台灣，我們可以學會改進。
Moving to another country is just hard, my parents immigrated from China to NZ in 2005 and it was hard, the cultural differences, language barrier, trying to find a job and accomodation were all issues, we have stable and good lives now but I can't help but feeling my parents miss home so much.
同意您所有的論點。
我致力於用TLC裡面各國房價，讓父母知道台灣房價有多高。
跟介紹英國房子時相比瘦很多喔👍
英國房價更高好嗎，這是一個英國人跟我說的
you are totally right
You have talked about the traffic. As a new Nottingham residence from Hong Kong, I am very impressed the manner of most of the drivers in the UK. I think there may be a few reasons the traffic in the UK are safer.
1. The driving test in the UK is one of the driving test to be passed in the world. Therefore, drivers will try avoid to make any mistake that make them retake the exam.
2. The regulations, in the UK, the laws for the traffic is tend to protect the weak and more scientific.
3. Better road design? I am not sure. However, I am wonder the bad road surface in the UK seems not causing any traffic accident.
4. Law enforcement. in the UK, police actively use the surveillance cam or other technologies to aid their law enforcement on the traffic.
Finally, the attitudes of general drivers are important.
Awesome
you are right👍 No.1 bad traffic
很中肯，的確是台灣面臨的一些問題。
如何讓台灣人遵守交通規則也不難!一.學中國記滿三點違規就吊銷駕照，酒駕一次就吊銷駕照。二.吹哨人獎勵制度再回復起來。三.買汽機者必須有專屬停車位。
吊銷還是照開啊，有用嗎
@@asc16 比照酒駕第三次須入監服役，讓他洗澡檢肥皂都必須小心後面突襲。
有人建議酒駕去幫遺體洗身體，這應該比較有用。
I would add having more career options back home. As a foreigner, you are mostly limited to esl or teaching positions, unless you speak the language and have specific skillsets to do something else.
True. That and architecture and nature are the other two I would add. I pretty much agree with both his videos of pros and cons of both places. Not mentioning the people for fear of being a "brown noser" was silly, as Taiwan has the safest, most pleasant culture of any top 50 nation I've been to.
Or you start your global business from home , using a computer. Which I do.
Five is football Allan. While it is not coming home the culture of the beautiful game is more relevant
🤣🤣
非常同意 Allan的觀點，交通問題，最近酒駕氾濫，政府對於遏止酒駕表現的疲乏無力，有錢的人不管罰多重隔天他還是去喝，也有太多糟糕的駕駛
再來就是房價問題，基本上是政商關係良好所導致，兩個政黨在這方面都很有默契地不處理，想讓自己繼續賺，繼續炒房，太羨慕英國有正常的房子了，那個才叫做家，夠大還有車庫
不解決高房價問題地方政府該嚴格敦促，有些地方政府推動社會住宅太緩慢。台北新北房價尤其誇張，台中這幾年也漲很兇。
Nice jacket, I like it.
I've lived in London for a month as a traveler. I think London is a fantastic city with historical, elegant and diverse culture and buildings that Taiwan city doesn't have. But when it comes to living, food and convenience always the advantages of Taiwan.
I agree, Taiwan is incredibly convenient, I think if I were rich I'd live in taiwan for the holidays and then come back to NZ
好久不見的桌子 ~
I miss my family in Canada as I live in Sweden. But I feel happier when I am in Europe
As a Taiwanese living in Scotland. I personally suggest that the fifth point you could point out is rubbish & recycling service in UK. This service is the first thing that I felt impressed after sattled down in Scotland. About traffic problem in Taiwan, you would know the reason if you sign up a driving lesson in Taiwan. You would pass exem in no time. Although it's harder now than 10 years ago, but it's nothing like the one in UK. When I learning driveing in UK, my driving instutor told me that anyone outsite of my car is more importent than me. Therefore as a driver, I need to thnik for people on the road all the time. But you propebly won't see that ofen in Taiwan.
That's the opinion what I want! We can't always praise the bright side as it just let us blind.
If I still live in London, my cooking skill will improved a lot, and have stronger legs that can walk fast : P
I really love a house with a big garden too.
maybe you could make a video about what to do when you first move to UK for those Taiwanese who just arrive UK or plan to.
The US government requires twenty percent down payment for getting a mortgage for just about everyone except for the poorest of citizens. That said, I have seen statistics showing many foreigners still manage to buy real estate using bank loans in Taiwan.
台灣小，到處都在塞車，在城市裏也許不到一百公尺就得停一次車，到一個五公里遠的地方，中途要停幾十次。綠燈右轉時，等行人過完，又變紅燈了。也許是各種的不順暢讓一些駕駛愈不禮讓。
之前去美國，覺得美國人的車品很好都會禮讓路人，但美國地方很大，一般去十多公里外的地方，中途停不到四、五次，一路都能身心愉悅。
看有沒有國外朋友多年在台灣城市開車的經驗，
問會不會覺得在台灣城市開車會更沒耐性…
教育很重要，但想看看真實環境操作起來，會不會
毀了一個人該遵守的原則。
在台灣應該多發展大眾交通工具，讓大家在市區不用開車，這樣道路空間會比較好。地不大的好處是買東西方便，不用一次到賣場買整週囤貨。
瘦身有成，帥，真港台灣男子漢啦
Although you are regret to away from your family, we are here would like to thank you for being with us.
The weather hahaha
😂
我覺得你很誠實，這些點台灣真的無話可說
可以推薦一下你認同的英國餐廳嗎
Currently study in the UK and the traffic here is really stunning - much more better to be honest.
And I’m not saying British food is not good, but I really miss Taiwanese snacks.
👍👍👍👍👍😊加油💪
hello Allan, i am from hong kong and i m a lfc fan, obviously, and you're an everton fan. i usually dislike all videos about everton . BUT, I LOVE YOUR VIDEOSSSSS BROOOOO
keep growing and keep goin on!!! subscribed with passion!!
It's coming home🦁🔴⚪
well, yeah. housing situation is one big reason why i chose to live in Turkey (for now anyway) instead of Taiwan. houses are so much cheaper here and we get so much more space. so yeah, i can totally see where you are coming from. and another thing, i like the weather here better. so, there are things you can change, and there are things you can't change. what to do? 😆
我是新成員，你瘦好多變年輕帥氣了！是因為參加酷拍的那部軍事訓練讓你積極瘦身嗎？
Finally, this is the RUclipsr we want in Taiwan. We really need an Antitrust law which is just about the land.
挖 變瘦了 變帥了
Me as a Taiwanese living in London, I will say how British government dealing with vaccinations, NHS covid pass app and rapid flow lateral test is better. For me it’s more efficient than our government.
Another thing is that I barely bring cash with me when I’m out, even corner shops take card. Things might have been changed in Taiwan recently, idk. From what I remember, people still need to use cash a lot in their general lives.
The third thing is transferring money from British accounts to British accounts has no any fees. For example, you can transfer your money from your HSBC account to your Monzo account with no transaction fee(or admin fee?🤣 idk how you’d call it) Again, things might have been changed in Taiwan recently, idk😂 From what I remember, in Taiwan it’s only free when both accounts are from the same bank.
Both countries have their upsides and downsides, I do appreciate that you were doing “why your life in Taiwan is better than life in UK” as well!
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Here is my top 5, first a decent pint of larger at pub, second, government do not set up speed camera for the purpose of revenue, third the speed limit is way more sensible and flexible, forth the roundabout, and finally diversity of ethnic groups, rich culture
It's so funny when Trumpet called "China".
UK is rich in land and resources, and has a deep cultural heritage. The buildings have a sense of history and design, which are quite desirable.
really enjoy this kind of video. ty for sharing
交通問題、居住環境跟人口密度有關，以及都市規劃，騎機車的年記太年輕，但有關的教育沒跟上，車多地少，造成尖峰時段，易出車禍
也是，台灣人口密集度好像僅次孟加拉，但還是希望交通素質可能好一點。
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英國叔叔變瘦了，看起來越來越帥了！
2 words for your point about why you're not there with your "family": second home; Taiwan/Taichung has become your second home and there are people whom you love and who love you, perhaps in a different way, but just as much.
Family power
Not only the population and the number of car accidents, but also should consider the land area.
You must know that it is not that easy to kill a person by car accident in Sweden, because you may be driving a car all day long without seeing a person, eventually you have to drive to hit a tree to create a “car-accident.”
In a densely populated area in a narrow space, not only car accidents, but also people trampling on people may cause death.
I’m not kidding, imagine if one day all citizen in Hong Kong they leave the building and walk out, there will be no space for standing, we will see the “Human flesh puff pastry”.
If you check it out there are plenty of free caravan parks in taiwan my man.
To get a custom built, fully funky equipped transportable home from china, sth korea and live off the grid is easily affordable.
Keep in mind once you do this sooooo many will copy the concept, at least give it some serious thought.
Ktf