SSAB - May 25, 2026

Fukuoka - why did you stay? Thinking about the costs.

To Osaka, thinking it would be better to fly out, it just cost me more.

To Taipei, why didn’t I come here earlier?

How long will I stay?

AND HF! The size of a spider in Taiwan!

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Hope you have a great start of week!

00:00 Weekend Travel Debacle

02:00 Capsule Hotel Chaos

05:44 Bad Sleep And Sickness

07:53 Budget Plan Breakdown

12:09 Flights Fares And Fees

14:27 Why I Chose Taipei

17:44 Japan Crowds And Prices

20:35 Rethinking Travel Style

21:48 Content Grind And Earnings

23:06 Recording Runs And New Ideas

25:30 Language Audiobook Concept

27:01 Ximending Vibes

27:34 Why It Feels Japanese

28:05 Taiwan History Tangent

29:45 Hostel Prices Regret

31:32 Rooftop Reset Routine

33:04 Fingerprinting Fiasco

34:55 Russ Saves The Day

36:32 Strike Three Reflections

38:12 Hostel Characters

41:24 Slower Travel Era

42:01 Donations And Producer Credits

44:25 Staying Put In Taipei

45:57 Wrap Up And Links