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AirAsia X adds Kuala Lumpur to Kathmandu route with one-way fares starting at NT$3,990
AirAsia X, the long-haul subsidiary of budget airline AirAsia, is adding a new route again. Starting today, tickets for direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, are now on sale online...
Smiling Palace Series (III) / Reflections and Remembrances After the Disaster — A School Building Preserved Intact at 2:45 PM
It has been over a year since the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred. The coastal town of Rikuzentakata’s Namioka district suffered severe damage and remains desolate to this day. With assistance from local government, former residents have been relocated to temporary housing in inland areas of Rikuzentakata...
Float parades and beauty pageants—the Thai Buddhist festival of Candle Festival kicks off on the 20th
Among all Buddhist festivals in Thailand, apart from Buddha’s Birthday, the “Candle Festival” is arguably the most celebrated. This year, the Candle Festival will be held on a grand scale from July 20 to August 5 in Ubon Ratchathani in the northeast, and will invite artisans and artists from various countries...
Guided Purple Crow Butterfly Watching and Tagging Experience in Guanziling
One of the regions richest in purple crow butterfly ecology in Taiwan—Guanziling’s Red Leaf Park in Tainan—has now entered its peak butterfly season. Starting July 14, the Siraya National Scenic Area Administration will hold eight “Butterfly Wonderland” events over four consecutive weekends at Guanziling Red Leaf Park...
Registration for the Seaview Matsu Uninhabited Islands Seagull-Watching Tour is now open
Travelers who enjoy seagull watching and taking boat trips to admire coastal scenery are in luck. The Matsu National Scenic Area Administration has launched the "2012 Seaview Matsu & Eco Seagull-Watching" tour, running every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from now until August 31...
The limited-edition UM series from Westone’s global lucky draw event has officially launched
Westone, a U.S.-based professional acoustic technology manufacturer founded in 1959 in Colorado, has recently unveiled the limited-edition MADE RIGHT HERE UM series — a combination of UM-series earphones and earphone cases...
Malaysia Shopping Festival: Nationwide Sales Starting at Up to 70% Off
Malaysia’s largest annual shopping event, the “1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival 2012,” has officially kicked off and will run until...
The Mayan Calendar's Doomsday Prophecy: Unveiling the Secrets of Chichén Itzá Temple at the National Museum of Natural Science
The Mayan prophecies and culture, which have accurately predicted natural disasters and proposed theories about the end of the world, will unveil their mysteries at the National Museum of Natural Science in Taichung. From now until February 24 next year, the museum will host the exhibition "2012: The End of the World...
A top contender in the ultimate battle of beef tongue cuisine — Idate no Beef Tongue from Miyagi
If food is one of the clues travelers use to piece together and understand foreign cultures, then when you visit Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, you absolutely must try the nationally famous “grilled beef tongue,” which is also the birthplace of Japanese beef tongue cuisine.
Rock the Summer！The Sea Music Festival kicks off first in Yehliu on July 22
Following the upcoming Gungliao Sea Music Festival taking place this week, the North Coast Sea Music Festival will soon launch in late July. This year’s program includes “7/22 Yehliu Night Sweet Night – A Dream of Symphony” and “7...
Beat the Heatwave at Tiansai Spring Water World for a Cool Summer Escape
With Taiwan experiencing record-breaking high temperatures and heat indexes soaring across the country, Tiansai Retreat in Yangmingshan has launched various cool summer packages. Escape the crowded music festivals and highway traffic jams, and invite everyone to Yangmingshan for a summer retreat — get close to nature in northern Taiwan...
Tahitian Hula Festival’s Hip-Shaking Competition Draws Attention
A vibrant and passionate Tahitian dance competition will take place tomorrow (13th) from 18:00 to 22:30 at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) in Hawaii. This festive event is expected to attract many visitors,...
The Incredible Snorkeling Paradises — Orchid Island, Ishigaki Island, Palau, and the Great Barrier Reef
Summer is all about heading to the beach, diving into the cool waters, and watching tropical fish swim by as you glide beneath the surface—like shy clownfish guarding their own little coral kingdoms... For the first time, I discovered that in Orchid Island, you can snorkel without an oxygen tank and still see clownfish; for the first time, I felt like I was swimming in a jellyfish-filled jelly sea in Palau; for the first time, I saw how dazzlingly bright Ishigaki Island’s white-sand seabed could be; and the breathtaking sight of the Great Barrier Reef adds yet another world heritage wonder to any traveler’s list. Book your flights now and head out to the sea!
Avant-garde Meets Contemporary Art: NMCA Exhibits Cross-Century Works from 15 Countries
In 2012, NMCA collaborated with France’s La Fondation d’art contemporain du Nord-Pas de Calais for the first time to present the exhibition *Destroy Design: The Modern Life of Objects*. Curated by the foundation’s director, Hilde TEERLINCK...
A feast of flavors at the Gourmet Exhibition's Fragrance & Color Pavilion – sample delicacies from a hundred vendors in one go
The Taipei Gourmet Exhibition is being held at the Expo Park Fragrance & Color Pavilion in Yuanshan until the 15th. With over 160 exhibitors, the event features international light meals and culinary demonstrations, as well as fruit carving showcases by champions. There are also five cooking...
Top sports sandal brand CHACO unveils new beach sandals
Designed specifically for outdoor enthusiasts, the premium professional sports sandals from American brand CHACO are not only the first strap sandals without Velcro and featuring a continuous strap design, but also the only high-end sports sandals certified by the American Podiatric Medical Association (AP...
Mature-style cowhide BITTER series from MSPC now available for aging enthusiasts!
Striving for excellence has always been the brand goal of Japanese artisanal bag maker MSPC, and the latest BITTER series is a testament to that commitment!
The Gongguan Commercial District Offers Discounts: Up to 50% Off When Presenting a Water Festival Ticket
The Gongguan Commercial District is located next to National Taiwan University. Not only is it a well-known university town in Taiwan, but its location at a major transportation hub also draws large crowds, making it a paradise for food lovers. During the summer vacation, to welcome the influx of students, the Gongguan Commercial District will launch...
Travel in First Class Across Europe with Special Deals – Get Paris-France Tickets for Just ¥2,000
This year, Eurail once again launches the “Summer Promotion Offer,” featuring discounted fares to let travelers experience the luxurious journey of riding first class across Europe. Passengers who book their tickets between July 11 and August 24, and...
Free admission to performances at the "Summer Night Stroll in Xinbeitou" special exhibition
With temperatures in Taipei City hitting record highs this summer, evening outings have become a popular choice for residents. The "Summer Night Stroll in Xinbeitou" series of events, organized by the Taipei City Government’s Department of Information and Tourism, will extend the opening hours of Meiting, the Ketagalan Cultural Center, and the Beitou Hot Spring Museum every Saturday and Sunday from now on until...