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Love in the Time of Midnight in Greece Sparks Romantic Travel Aspirations
[Love in the Time of Midnight in Greece] is the latest work directed by Richard Linklater, who won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the Berlin Film Festival, featuring...
The Tainan Masago Music Festival: Create Summer Memories in the Ancient City
Old streets, delicious food, and beach music festivals—want to experience a unique summer trip in Tainan? Don’t miss July 12th and 13th and plan a two-day, one-night getaway. In addition to exploring Anping Old Street and savoring local Tainan delicacies, from 4:00 PM onwards, you can dance and cheer along to live music at the Masago Beach Recreation Area, feeling the rock energy of the 2013 Tainan Masago Music Festival alongside artists like Penny Tai, Della Ding, and Chang Chen-yue.
Hot air balloons and steam trains free to ride at Nantou Train Festival 7/14
The beloved summer event in Nantou—2013 Nantou Train Festival—is set to take place from July 14 to August 11. This year’s theme, “Travel with Building Blocks,” features a series of railway-related...
HelloKitty Festival Madness: Thong-Wearing and Bare Bum?
The ever-versatile Hello Kitty is actually wearing a loincloth and showing off her snowy white bottom this summer? To celebrate Japan’s traditional summer festival in Kyushu, the “Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival,” Japan’s “Asunaro Sha” company originally planned to release this month a towel featuring 21 Kitties in loincloths...
Miso × Salt × Soy Sauce: The Ultimate Battle of Hokkaido’s Top 3 Ramen Styles
If you’re a fan of Japanese ramen and happen to be planning a trip to Hokkaido, then you’re in luck ! In this island known as the birthplace of Japanese ramen, Sapporo is famous for its miso ramen, Hakodate for its salt ramen, and Asahikawa for its...
Master all Taiwan theme park fun summer promotions and discounts in one go
Want to explore Taiwan’s theme parks this summer and embark on a theme park domination trip? Don’t rush off just yet—check out the summer discounts first so you can have an amazing time while saving money. Starting now, 1...
Liu Kezang Takes You on a Beitou Adventure: Experience Taipei’s Most Scenic Bus Route
Everyone says Yangmingshan is Taipei’s backyard garden—but how can you explore this garden in a way that’s exciting, enriching, and relaxing? Taiwan’s well-traveled “Taiwan Tourist Shuttle” service has just added a new “Beitou-Zhuzihhu Line,” passing through…
Experience American culture with the "Complete Self-Guided Tour of the American West" APP by HowToTrip.
When it comes to the U.S. West Coast, the images that come to mind might be somewhat vague, but if you mention California, the impression is likely to become clearer—let alone when you bring up major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco. California is like...
Hidden Gems of Hong Kong: A Journey Through Old-Time Summer
I've been to Hong Kong many times—was it always about "eating and shopping," or just wandering around Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok? When people think of Hong Kong, many immediately picture an image of a trendy, fashionable international metropolis, the third most densely populated place in the world, where the streets are always bustling with hurried crowds. However, just a 20-minute ferry ride away, the outlying islands of Hong Kong offer travelers an experience that’s completely different from what they might expect.
Doraemon’s Taiwan Tour Final Stop Kicks Off in Kaohsiung on August 3 at Pier-2 Art Center
Doraemon, who caused a sensation in Taipei and Taichung, is heading to Kaohsiung next Up ! From August 3 to November 10, the final stop of Doraemon’s Taiwan tour will take place at Buildings B3 and B4 of the Penglai Warehouse in Kaohsiung’s Pier-2 Art Center...
Discover a Slow Journey in Yilan Inspired by Jimmy Liao
Recently, the extremely popular Jimmy Liao Theme Square has become a new must-visit attraction in the Yilan area. Many netizens are surely planning to make a pilgrimage there this summer vacation. Before you set off, why not take a look at the one-day itinerary recommended today...
Beat the heat with mountain adventures and water play – The Nantou Shuili Water Play Festival kicks off on July 13
Organized by the Nantou County Shuili Township Office, the “Shuili Water Play Festival” will take place every Saturday and Sunday from July 13 to August 11 at the Shuili Interactive Water Park. During this time, visitors can enjoy fountains and...
A Stroll Through Kyoto: Encountering the City’s Charm Through the Five Senses
When wandering through Kyoto, what you’re unlikely to seek are towering skyscrapers piercing the sky or fashion boulevards lined with boutique shops. A journey to Kyoto is about pursuing the graceful sheen of time that emanates from everyday life, as well as the unique craftsmanship of Kyoto...
Compete with musical notes！ A showdown of 11 summer music events
Embrace the vibrant summer with the rhythm of music！ Starting in July, a total of 11 music events will take place across Taiwan, one after another. In addition to the well-known Gongliao Ocean Music Festival, the first to kick off are the Yilan Wushi Harbor Ocean Music Festival and the Taichung Lounge Music Street, offering two distinctly different musical experiences—one a beach party and the other an urban music extravaganza. Following that, the Midsummer Night’s Dream at Taiping Mountain, the Mashagou Music Festival, the Wanggong Fishing Fire Festival, and the long-awaited return of the Wild Stage Music Festival, a veteran of Taiwan’s music festival scene, will all light up this summer.
Night Tour of Yilan's Craftsmanship & Culture: A "Qingming Riverside Scene" Under the Stars
After a six-year hiatus, the National Center for Traditional Arts has once again opened its doors for nighttime park visits. The brand-new 2013 summer event, "Crafts & Culture 66 Nights—A Qingming Riverside Scene Under the Stars," runs from now until August 31. Throughout the entire summer vacation, in addition to the Thunderbolt series activities—including 3D theater, figurine exhibitions, and cosplay parades—there will also be a “Night Market Street” featuring local snacks alongside nighttime scenery along the Dongshan River. Each weekend will feature an extra “Theme Night,” with exciting performances by bands like Tafari Temple, Czech puppet theater, magical fire dancing, and indigenous vocal performances. The “Night Market Street” offers retro stalls and period-style food stands, adorned with riverside lighting, grassland star lights, and bridge pier illuminations, transforming the small bridges and flowing waters into a lively ambiance reminiscent of Zhang Zeduan’s famous painting, “Along the River During the Qingming Festival.”
A Grand Adventure in the Splendid Underwater World of the Blue Planet
The mysterious blue underwater world has always been a source of fascination. Denmark’s Copenhagen welcomed the The Blue Planet aquarium this spring. With its massive spiral design, the structure uses minimalist aesthetics to recreate the rhythm of ocean waves...
The lingering charm of history wafts through the fragrance of Budapest's cafes.
Hidden among the streets of Budapest are several nostalgic cafes. These century-old establishments range from lavishly elegant to traditionally modest, but no matter their style, their cake counters always display dozens of astonishing pastries. These treats subtly exude a distinct Eastern European flair, differing somewhat from typical Western European pastries. Yet, they offer a glimpse into Hungarians' unique love for sweets. While exploring Budapest’s attractions, take a break at a cafe for coffee and desserts—you might discover another side of the city.
Ride bikes and enjoy the scenery of Turtle Island at the Gongliao Ocean Music Festival
The 2013 New Taipei City Gongliao International Ocean Music Festival, set to kick off on July 10, has partnered with domestic travel agencies to launch this summer’s most eco-friendly “Summer Cycling Adventure – Bike Craze at the Ocean Festival” and the most ocean-themed “Whale Watching & Ocean Festival One-Day Tour...”
Top 5 Must-Visit Day Trip Attractions Around Taiwan’s “Provence” for Spring Flower Viewing During Chinese New Year
The Chiayi Taibao Flower Sea Festival is known as Taiwan’s “Provence” and Hokkaido’s colorful flower fields. It grandly kicks off around February each year, attracting a large number of flower-viewing tourists. In addition to enjoying the vibrant flower seas, visitors can also explore nearby attractions,...
Japan's Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Kitahiroshima Winter Wonderland Snow Festival Offers Food Discounts and Flight Raffle to Attract Visitors
One of the "world's four major snow festivals," the Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido, Japan, is about to kick off, and Hokkaido’s largest outlet, "MITSUI OUTLET PARK Sapporo Kitahiroshima," is also...