i am traveling to tw. would like to know in taipei where is the spot to get cash from ATM. also would like to know if the power outlet configuration in taiwan is the same as that in the US. thank you.
Yeah, the power outlets are the same as the US, so you dont really need to worry about that. The 2 plug type is more common, so you might need to bring a converter for the 3 prong type. Citibank has branches through out Taiwan, so if you find some Taiwan banks' atm not working, you can probably go to a Citi atm. Just be aware that you might encounter some fees from either the bank atm you are using and/or your bank.
In early may, the temperatures should range from low 20 degrees celcius to low 30 degrees celcius. It might be rainy more than not, which may make it feel colder sometimes. expect hot and humid. I think May is the 'plum rains season.' Beitou is still quite pretty in parts even when it rains. Be ready to buy an umbrella and have some kind of hat ready to go with you. you should make sure your ATM card has a cirrus logo on it or some other international money transfer standard. I haven't heard of your bank here so be prepared for it to possibly not be here. (it might actually be here, I just don't pay that much attention to banks that are not mine) Having a visa or mastercard is a good idea as a backup if your bank is not internationally recognized. most hotsprings will be family hotsprings and will require you to wear a swimsuit and possibly a swimcap. If you pay extra you can get a room with a private tub and you can do whatever you want in that. Most doctors don't recommend staying in the water more than 20 minutes. If you feel dizzy, get out and drink water. Most department stores or electronics stores will have international travel power adapter kits. The power in taiwan is 110V AC I believe (if i am wrong, someone please correct me!) It is the same plug in as Canada or USA, with 2 prongs that are straight. Some outlets have 3 prongs (top 2 straight, bottom one cylinderical) but the top 2 is all you need.
1st~ The power outlets in Taiwan are the same as in the US, the same 110 sockets and the same shape plugs. The only difference is that some of them don't have the 3rd prong for grounding a plug.
