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French vlogger in Taiwan finds France's lack of AC unbearable after heatwave

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A French vlogger living in Taiwan, known as "French Anna," finds the absence of air conditioning in France jarring after becoming accustomed to it in Taiwan.
  • She described the heatwave in France as "exaggerated" and found herself relying on fans.
  • Despite the discomfort, she expressed happiness about returning to France to spend time with her family.

French vlogger "French Anna," who resides in Taiwan and operates the "French Anna YouTube Channel," has returned to her home country, France, and is finding the lack of air conditioning a significant adjustment. Anna frequently shares her experiences of Taiwanese culture, traditional markets, local cuisine, and everyday attractions with her French audience, often through the perspective of guiding her parents during their visits.

Living in Taiwan for a long time, I've really come to consider air conditioning a part of daily life; you need air conditioning in the summer.

— French AnnaShe described her adjustment to the lack of air conditioning after living in Taiwan.

Upon her return to France, Anna stated that the most challenging aspect was not the time difference but the absence of air conditioning. "Living in Taiwan for a long time, I've really come to consider air conditioning a part of daily life; you need air conditioning in the summer," she explained. Experiencing an "exaggerated" heatwave in France, she found the daytime temperatures almost unbearable.

Resulting in France, encountering this year's exaggerated heatwave, it was really hot during the day, almost melting.

— French AnnaShe described the intensity of the heatwave in France.

Her daughter's persistent questions about why France lacks air conditioning prompted Anna to resort to using electric fans. Despite the heat-related discomfort, Anna conveyed her joy at being reunited with her family in France. She cherished the opportunity to share meals with loved ones she hadn't seen in a long time, describing the experience as "super happy."

Why does France not have air conditioning?

— French Anna's daughterHer daughter questioned the absence of air conditioning in their home.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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