Hello! Im Alvin from Cavite. I just wanna share my bike touring experience in Taiwan and it is not possible without the invitation come from my brother who lived there.
The day before my flight I prepare and took care of my things first including my bike and make sure it will not exceed the baggage allowance.
The packaging of my bike is my little concern. I need a box and a lot of ties to make it intact and putting a black cover. it will be considered as a piece of baggage not exceeding 30kg whose outside linear dimension is 62 inches (158cms).
As per airline policy it must be suitably packed, handlebars are fixed sideways. Tires must be deflated. Its lamps, mirrors and pedals must be removed. All other parts of the bicycle must be packed in a way they are positioned in the same direction of the main frame.
At the baggage counter I drop my bike and hoping to not brake the ties so all the parts will keep intact. I also check all my travel documents and get it ready to avoid some conflict and delay at the immigration.
Waiting at the departure area for about 2 hours.
This is my first time to travel abroad and I am little nervous when the turbulence comes.😆
My flight duration is about 2 hours 14 minutes.
Then after almost 3 hours of travelling I finally arrived at Taipei Airport and met my brother. First we bought a data sim and then took ride Uber Taxi going to his apartment.
After eating our late night dinner we fix and assemble our bikes. Getting ready to our first day of Bike Touring around Taiwan.
So this is it for now. Hopefully next time I continue this blog because its a 7 days bike touring in Taiwan. 😊