68 Recommended Vaccinations Specialised travel medicine clinics can advise which vaccines are recommended for your trip. Some
vaccines require multiple injections spaced out over a certain period; start the process six weeks before
departure. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the following vaccinations for travellers to
Colombia:
Adult diphtheria and tetanus
Hepatitis A & Hepatitis B
Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
Polio
Typhoid
Varicella
Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis)
Yellow Fever
The following immunisations are recommended for long-term travellers (more than one month) or those
at particular risk:
Japanese B encephalitis, Meningitis, Rabies and Tuberculosis (TB)
I'm no medical expert, but I best follow the above ideas as we don't want to be sick; we want to cycle.
Natural Disasters in Taiwan
Several kinds of natural hazards occur in Taiwan, such as earthquakes, typhoons, flooding and
landslides. Landslides are major hazards in mountainous areas while flooding occurs mainly on the
alluvial plains and low land by the coast. Watch the weather reports.
Do's and Don'ts
Do offer your seat to the elderly, kids and pregnant women, whether on the bus, MRT or train. You might
get stared at or even scolded if you let a grandma remain standing before you!
Always stand on the escalator's right side, as the left side is used for walking.
Do remove your shoes when entering someone's house, even if they say keeping them on is okay.
Only talk about the Taiwan-China political issue if you know your friend well. Some will get offended if
you imply that Taiwan is China, while others will get offended if you say Taiwan is an independent
country. You have been warned!
Don't tip, whether it's in restaurants, hotels or taxis. We consider it an offence. However, you're welcome
to tip in bars.