I'm British, but I spent my youth in Hong Kong.

我來自英國，從小在香港長大。

I later also came to university in Taiwan, and now I host a television show speaking in Chinese.

曾經到台灣唸書，現在我則在主持一個中文節目。

The show broadcasts in Taiwan and North America.

它在台灣及北美等地區播出。

I've traveled to many countries in Asia and today I want to share with you, my five reasons why Taiwan is the best Asian destination that you could visit.

我去過亞洲許多國家旅遊，今天我想和你們分享你到亞洲旅遊時非來台灣不可的五個理由。

One, small but big.

第一，很小、卻也很大。

First, this island that was once called Ilha Formosa, the beautiful isle, seems to have everything, and be able to accommodate any kind of travel plan you could think of.

首先，這個有福爾摩沙之稱的美麗海島應有盡有，適合各式各樣的旅遊計劃。

You can ascend above a sea of clouds, climbing one of Taiwan's over two hundred three thousand meter peaks,

你可以攀上雲霧繚繞的高山，攀上高聳的高山，

yet also take the opportunity to relax in the blue ocean, on Taiwan's endless stretches of coastline.

也可以跳進在台灣綿延無盡海岸線旁沁藍無邊的大海。

You can experience superior service in Taiwan's vibrant cities or sample the slower rhythms of life in Taiwan's rustic villages.

你可以在繁華的大城市中享受頂級的服務，或是細細品嘗慢步調的台灣鄉村生活。

But what most important is, all these places may not be as far away as you think, and that is where the true magic of Taiwan lies.

但是最重要的是，這些地方或許不是你想像中那麼遠，而這正是台灣神奇的地方。

Just a short trip on Taiwan's high speed rail or other transportation can lead you to vastly different experiences.

只要搭乘台灣高鐵或是其他交通工具，就可以在短時間內享受各種不同的旅遊體驗。

Two, never lost in translation.

第二，永遠不會因為語言而產生問題。

Breaking through the language barrier is also something to consider when traveling.

打破語言隔閡也是旅遊中需要考量的因素。

If you speak English you will have no problem communicating in Taiwan.

如果你是說英文的人，你在台灣不會有溝通上的問題。

Most young people speak English to a good level, but what about those who are a little older?

大多數在台灣的年輕人的英文口說能力都有達到一定的水準，但那些老一點的人們呢？

Excuse me, ma'am

不好意思，女士。

Can you help me with the cellphone?

您可以借我手機嗎？

It's out of battery and I need to call my friend.

它沒電了，但我需要聯絡我朋友。

Apple?

蘋果？

Yes

是的。

Three, incredible warm-hearted people.

第三，熱心破表的人民。

When you travel in Taiwan, it is the people who make the experience what it is.

當你在台灣旅遊是台灣的當地人影響你旅程的感受。

Taiwanese people's hospitality and passion in welcoming foreigners is famous across the globe.

台灣人對待外國人很好客跟熱情這件事是舉世皆知的。

Where are you going?

你要去哪？（大家問不停）

It really is like this, so in Taiwan, you never have to worry about getting lost and don't worry about your safety.

真的就是這樣，所以在台灣你不用擔心會迷路，也不用擔心你的人身安全，

All you need to worry about is picking the most intelligent-looking person to guide you on your way.

你唯一需要擔心的是挑最聰明的人來為你指引道路。

Four, Awesome Customizable service.

第四，非常棒的客製化服務。

Taiwanese people are friendly and passionate.

台灣人很友善且熱情。

This characteristic is also expressed in their awesome customized service.

這個個性也凸顯在他們的客製化服務中。

I would like to try something new, but I don't want it too sweet.

我想要嘗試看一些新花樣，但我不想要太甜。

Do you have any recommendations?

你有任何推薦的嗎？

You can try our bubble tea.

你可以試試珍珠奶茶。

If you don't like it too sweet, you can decide the sweetness yourself.

如果你不想太甜，你可以自己選擇你要的糖度。

One to ten.

甜度一到十。

You can also decide the amount of ice.

你也可以選擇冰度。

Okay, then I'll have bubble tea, less ice and half sugar.

好的，那麼我要一杯珍珠奶茶，半糖少冰。

You know, in the West, when you buy a soft drink, it's not really the same thing.

你知道，在西方國家你要買飲料，完全是不一樣的事。

Hey man! Can I get one of these with just a little bit of ice and no sugar?

嘿！我想要一罐這個，微冰無糖。

It only comes in two types, buddy

兄弟，我們只有兩種。

Like this straight up or like this.

這種或是這種。

That would be one dollar, buddy.

兄弟，該付一塊錢了。

Five, only in Taiwan. Unexpected surprises.

第五，只有在台灣才有異想不到的驚喜。

Getting to this point, you probably all really want to come to Taiwan by now.

說到這裡你大概很想來台灣旅遊了吧。

Lastly, one important point.

最後會有一個重點。

When you come to Taiwan, you need to remember to use your mobile phone or other video recording devices,

當你來台灣時，一定要記得用手機或是其他錄影器材，

and shoot what you feel are the most beautiful or the most interesting things you see while you are here.

拍下你在台灣看到最美麗或最有趣的東西。

Upload them to YouTube and you can take part in the Taiwan Tourism Bureau's Anytime for Taiwan: Film Taiwan Action! event.

上傳到 YouTube ，參加台灣觀光局舉辦的 Anytime for Taiwan. Film Taiwan Action! 的活動

The ten entries which receive the highest number of votes will be selected to win a round the world ticket,

票選前十名的影片就有機會贏得環球機票，

wherever you want to go, that's your ticket to get there.

你想去任何地方都可以。

And even if you aren't in the top ten, as long as you receive over 1000 votes, you will be able to exchange every vote for NT$1 worth of prize money.

即使你的影片沒有進到前十名，你還是可以折換每票新台幣一元的獎金。

That's US$1 for every 30 votes.

那相當於每 30 票換一美金。

So traveling can earn you money after all.

旅遊還可以賺錢呢！

Is everybody ready?

大家都準備好了嗎？

Fasten your seatbelts for an unforgettable ride to Taiwan.

繫緊安全帶，難忘的臺灣之旅馬上展開！